Internal Medicine or Internal Medicine/Pediatric Physician

CVCH•East Wenatchee, WA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Internal Medicine or Internal Medicine/Pediatric Physician needed to provide comprehensive and continuous medical care services within the scope of medical specialty. This role involves providing consultation to other clinic providers, assessing patient needs for specialty referrals, and participating in a shared call system. The physician will also participate in hospital duties, contribute to the development and utilization of practice guidelines, and engage in quality improvement and risk management programs. Accurate and timely documentation in patient records and billing documents is essential. The position also includes performing minor outpatient procedures, counseling and educating patients and families, and providing clinical supervision and training of ancillary health care staff. Maintenance of credentials, attendance at staff meetings, and leadership by example are expected. Participation in the education of health professionals in training is also a component of this role. General duties include performing other assigned tasks, meeting attendance standards, conforming to safety policies, demonstrating sound work ethics, a positive attitude, respect, cultural awareness, and sensitivity. Employees are expected to embrace and promote the core values of respect, integrity, trust, compassion, and quality, aligning with the organization's mission statement and adhering to all policies and regulations.

Requirements

Graduation from an accredited allopathic or osteopathic medical school with a degree of Doctor of Medicine or Doctor of Osteopathy.
Must be Board Eligible/Certified. If new graduate must become certified within two years of employment date.
Must possess a current, valid unrestricted license to practice medicine in the State of Washington or eligible to obtain licensure.
Must have a valid DEA license.
Basic Life Support (BLS) required. ACLS or ATLS may be used to substituted for BLS.
Experience working in a community health center or managed care environment preferred.
Experience in delivering services to medically underserved populations preferred.
Bilingual in English/Spanish preferred.
A high degree of organization and accuracy.
Good eye/hand coordination and precision, manual dexterity and patience.
Perform complex and comprehensive medical care on a variety of patients.
Must demonstrate ability to work with basic computer skills and MS Office products, such as Word, Excel, and Outlook.
Ability to work in a fast-paced and often high-stress environment as well as the ability to adapt quickly to workload changes.
Ability to apply basic statistical and mathematical concepts to patient data, test results and other related information.
Attuned to the unique needs of the indigent and under-served populations with practice emphasis placed on rural medicine needs.
Must demonstrate leadership and team building skills.
Must have strong listening, written and oral communication skills, with ability to communicate clearly.
Must have the ability to understand and respond effectively and with sensitivity to appropriate age spectrums.
Establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.
Work with various cultural and ethnic groups in a tactful and efficient manner.
Ability to work at all site locations with diverse staff as needed.
Requires full range of body motion including handling and lifting patients, manual and finger dexterity and eye-hand coordination.
The ability to distinguish letters and symbols, as well as the ability to utilize telephones, computer terminals, and copiers is required.
Requires standing and walking for prolonged periods of time.
Occasionally lifts and carries items.
Ability to help transfer patients.
Requires working under stress in emergency situations and irregular hours.
On a continuous basis, know and understand all aspects of the job; intermittently analyze work papers, reports and special projects; identify and interpret technical and numerical information; observe and problem solve operational and technical policies and procedures; explain medical procedures.
Maintain unimpeachable skill and knowledge in the principles of sound medical practice.
Must be able to communicate the base of knowledge necessary to mentor medical personnel.
Must demonstrate an ability to work under stress.
Must demonstrate knowledge of administrative and personnel practices.
Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general medical and other professional journals and governmental regulations.
Ability to write reports and concise, accurate patient chart notes.
Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from supervisors, patients, third party payers, vendors and the general public.
Essential sensory requirements include the ability to: read computer keyboard, monitor, and documents; prepare and analyze documents; read extensively; see, recognize, receive and convey detailed information orally, by telephone and in person; convey accurate and detailed instructions by speaking to others in person and by telephone.
Exposure to or use of sharps, potentially dangerous chemicals, exposure to body fluids/blood/tissue.
Frequent exposure to communicable diseases, body fluids, toxic substances, medicinal preparations, and other conditions common to a clinical environment.
Some travel may be required and may be exposed to outside working conditions when traveling to other work sites.
Tasks routinely involve a potential for mucous membrane or skin contact exposure to blood, fluids or tissue.
Use of personal protective equipment (PPE), when appropriate, is required

Nice To Haves

Bilingual in English/Spanish preferred.
Experience working in a community health center or managed care environment preferred.
Experience in delivering services to medically underserved populations preferred.

Responsibilities

Provides comprehensive and continuous medical care services within scope of medical specialty, including sanctioned non-clinic sites such as nursing homes, patient home, school-based clinics, mobile clinics, and tele-health settings.
Provides consultation to other clinic providers either in person or by telephone.
Consults with clinic Physicians, Specialists, Pharmacists, Nurses, or other health care professionals as appropriate.
Assesses patient needs for specialty referrals, diagnostic and in-patient care and makes appropriate referrals for service.
Participates in shared call system with other providers as appropriate.
Participates in hospital duties with other providers in keeping with hospital's medical staff privileges and membership expectations, as appropriate.
Participates in development and utilization of CVCH practice guidelines and procedures.
Participates in audits and meets standards of CVCH Quality Improvement and Risk Management programs.
Responsible for accurate, timely, and complete documentation in patient records.
Responsible for accurate and timely completion of billing documents.
Performs minor outpatient procedures in accordance with CVCH privileges.
Provides patients and family members with counseling and education regarding health maintenance, disease prevention, diagnosis, treatment, and need for follow up as appropriate during each patient visit. Verifies and documents that the patient understands diagnosis, treatment and follow up recommendations.
Provides clinical supervision and appropriate training of ancillary health care staff to assure quality of care for CVCH patients in coordination with Clinical Services Director, Nursing Supervisor, and nursing staff.
Responsible for maintenance of credentials essential for practice, to include licensure, certification and CME.
Attends all required staff meetings, provider meetings, and participates in CVCH committees as directed by Medical Director.
Leads by example and sets a standard of excellence for all team members.
Participates in the education of health professionals in training, and professional oversight, when asked.
Performs other duties and tasks as assigned by supervisor.
Expected to meet attendance standards and work the hours necessary to perform the essential functions of the job.
Conforms to safety policies, general housekeeping practices.
Demonstrates sound work ethics, flexible, and shows dedication to the position and the community.
Demonstrates a positive attitude, is respectful, and possesses cultural awareness and sensitivity toward clients and co-workers.
Keeps customer service and the mission of the organization in mind when interacting with all clients, co-workers, and others.
Employees are expected to embrace, support and promote the core values of respect, integrity, trust, compassion and quality which align with the CVCH mission statement through their actions and interactions with all patients, staff, and others.
Conforms to CVCH policies and Joint Commission and HIPAA regulations.

Benefits

Sign on and Relocation bonus - $40,000
Medical
Dental
Paid Leave
Holidays
CME benefits
403(b) Retirement Plan with 150% CVCH match up to 3% of employee's contribution
Spanish Immersion reimbursement up to $2,000
CE allowance of 40 hours/$4,000 per year
DEA Certificate, Washington State Medical License
Family Practice Board Certification, Board Certification exam and fees for 10 year certification
Access to CVCH provided Epocrates and Up To Date, $750 towards membership dues, subscriptions or misc. certifications.
Employee Assistance Program
Long-term Disability
Basic Term Life
Group Accidental Death and Dismemberment (AD&D)
Supplemental Term Life
Voluntary AD&D
Health Reimbursement Arrangement up to $750 per family per year
Flex Plan: Medical
Flex Plan: Dependent Care
AFLAC Supplemental insurance
Wellness Stipend (gym membership or workout program)
Wellness MyZone Rewards
Cell Phone Discounts
Tuition Reimbursement
Loan Repayment Program