Family Physician - Soldotna AK

Peninsula Community Health Services of Alaska•Soldotna, AK

28d•Onsite

About The Position

With a mission of "Strengthening our community by providing accessible and affordable healthcare", we are a non-profit, family practice Federally Qualified Health Center treating the whole patient with medical, dental, eye care, and behavioral health services. Our main office is located in Soldotna, AK, where the beautiful Kenai River flows through the middle of town, drawing thousands of visitors each summer, to catch world-class salmon and to enjoy the outdoors. This position exists to provide the highest quality family practice medical care to our patient population. A rewarding career with PCHS of Alaska will offer you the opportunity to: Evaluate and treat patients within the privilege range granted by the PCHS Board, and within the scope of training, capabilities, and license criteria as a health care provider. Be a patient advocate. Coordinate health promotional activities. Provide patient follow-up as necessary for continuity of care. Coordinate care with other health care providers when referrals are necessary. Be familiar with and follow adopted PCHS community health center standards of care. Maintain accurate, complete, and timely documentation regarding patient contacts within (EMR) patient charts. Assess grant criteria and incorporate into the patient encounter. Expected to complete required trainings such as CPR, Mandt, Mental Health First Aid and any others deemed necessary for this position. Must pass State required background check and pre-hire drug test.

Requirements

Education: Successful completion of an approved Medical Doctor or Doctor of Osteopathy program.
Board Certified in area of chosen specialty, or a minimum of seven years of family practice.
License: Maintain an active physician license with the State of Alaska.
Maintain board certification including continuing education requirements.
Experience: Minimum of three years experience in a clinic setting.

Responsibilities

Evaluate and treat patients within the privilege range granted by the PCHS Board, and within the scope of training, capabilities, and license criteria as a health care provider.
Be a patient advocate.
Coordinate health promotional activities.
Provide patient follow-up as necessary for continuity of care.
Coordinate care with other health care providers when referrals are necessary.
Be familiar with and follow adopted PCHS community health center standards of care.
Maintain accurate, complete, and timely documentation regarding patient contacts within (EMR) patient charts.
Assess grant criteria and incorporate into the patient encounter.
Expected to complete required trainings such as CPR, Mandt, Mental Health First Aid and any others deemed necessary for this position.
Must pass State required background check and pre-hire drug test.