Family Practice Physician
About The Position
The Clinic Family Practice Physician is responsible for assessment, diagnosis, treatment and/or referral of patients in accordance with appropriate Wisconsin statutes and federal regulations. The Clinic Family Practice Physician will elicit a personal medical history; performs an appropriate physical examination and records pertinent data in the patient's medical record. They will assess, evaluate and manage problems for patients of all ages with acute or chronic illness, and administer or prescribe medications as needed including: injections, immunizations and oral medications. The physician will provide patient care, assess and treat problems as indicated and seek physician intervention when necessary. They will perform or assist in routine diagnostic studies as needed, and promote positive health behaviors and self-care skills through education and/or counseling. The role includes providing health maintenance care, assisting in the delivery of services to patients by reviewing and monitoring treatment and therapy plans, and performing evaluation and treatment procedures necessary to ensure appropriate response to life-threatening emergency situations. The physician will also facilitate referral of patients to other appropriate community healthcare facilities, agencies and resources, write prescriptions for medications according to state regulation and practice protocol, and participate in continuing personal education. They must conform to appropriate infection control policies when in contact with patients, blood and body fluids (i.e. practice good Universal Precautions). The role is responsible for documenting patient info in electronic medical record (EPIC) and performing other duties as assigned.
Requirements
- Current Family Practice license in the state of Wisconsin.
- Current DEA license or be eligible to apply.
- Excellent communication skills both written and verbal.
- Exceptional customer service skills.
- Ability to work both independently and as a member of a team.
- Ability to multi-task and problem solve.
- Strong analytical and interpersonal skills required.
Nice To Haves
- Experience in a Clinic setting including electronic medical records experience preferred.
- EPIC experience a plus.
Responsibilities
- Elicit a personal medical history; performs an appropriate physical examination and records pertinent data in the patient's medical record
- Assess, evaluate and manage problems for patients of all ages with acute or chronic illness
- Administer or prescribe medications as needed including: injections, immunizations and oral medications
- Provide patient care; assesses and treats problems as indicated and seeks physician intervention when necessary
- Perform / assist in routine diagnostic studies as needed
- Promote positive health behaviors and self-care skills through education and / or counseling
- Provide health maintenance care
- Assist in the delivery of services to patients by reviewing and monitoring treatment and therapy plans
- Perform evaluation and treatment procedures necessary to ensure appropriate response to life-threatening emergency situations
- Facilitate referral of patients to other appropriate community healthcare facilities, agencies and resources
- Write prescriptions for medications, according to state regulation and practice protocol
- Participate in continuing personal education
- Conform to appropriate infection control policies when in contact with patients, blood and body fluids (i.e. practice good Universal Precautions)
- Responsible for documenting patient info in electronic medical record (EPIC)
- Perform other duties as assigned
Benefits
- benefit eligible
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
