Locum Physician (Urgent Care)

CHAS Health•Spokane Valley, WA

1d•$125 - $190

About The Position

The Locum Physician provides primary medical services at CHAS Health clinics to improve the overall health of the communities served, following CHAS Health policies, procedures, and regulations. The role treats a diverse patient population, including insured and uninsured patients, and provides examinations, diagnosis, treatment, preventive care, referrals, patient guidance, and clinical documentation. The physician performs clinical services as directed by the Chief Clinical Officer. The role may also precept physician assistant, nurse practitioner, and other students; supervise assigned Physician Assistants; serve as a resource to Physician Assistant and Nurse Practitioner providers; and advocate for those providers with outside health agencies. The physician participates in provider meetings, peer reviews, conferences, continuing education, and clinic quality-improvement initiatives, and supports the CHAS Health mission and core values.

Requirements

Completion of an accredited medical doctor or doctor of osteopathy program.
Board certification or board eligibility in a relevant specialty, including internal medicine, pediatrics, family practice, or obstetrics/gynecology.
Certification through the Drug Enforcement Agency.
Valid licensure in the state of practice.
Ability to secure credentialing through identified agencies, including Medicare and Medicaid.
Effective oral and written communication skills.
Computer skills.
BLS (CPR/AED) certification.
Commitment to supporting a safe and respectful environment.

Nice To Haves

Family Practice specialty is strongly preferred.
Previous experience working with underserved populations is highly desired.
EHR experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

Treat patients across genders, ages, ethnicities, and insured and uninsured populations.
Examine patients and perform physical examinations, minor procedures, and preventive health measures within prescribed guidelines.
Order or perform tests, analyses, and diagnostic imaging; analyze results and diagnose conditions.
Prescribe or recommend medications and other treatments, order immunizations, and refer patients to specialists or other practitioners when needed.
Advise patients on diet, hygiene, and disease prevention.
Document or sign off on physical findings and formulate a plan and prognosis in the patient's electronic chart according to established standards.
Report births, deaths, and outbreaks of contagious diseases to governmental authorities.
Participate in provider staff meetings and peer reviews.
Represent CHAS Health at conferences, meetings, and continuing education programs.
Participate in clinic quality-improvement initiatives as requested and perform other assigned duties in support of CHAS Health's mission and core values.
Perform clinical services as directed by the Chief Clinical Officer.
Precept physician assistant students, nurse practitioner students, and other identified students as requested.
Supervise assigned Physician Assistants and serve as a resource to Physician Assistant and Nurse Practitioner providers in the clinic.
Advocate for Physician Assistants and Nurse Practitioners to outside health agencies.