Physician - Family Practice

Forest County Potawatomi Community•Crandon, WI

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Delivers quality patient care in a respectful culturally sensitive manner that includes acute and chronic care, preventative care, and consultations with patients, family and specialists. Diagnoses, treats and provides high quality patient centered care for medical conditions in children and adults following accepted medical standards of practice. Prescribes pharmaceuticals, other medications, and treatment regimens as appropriate to assessed medical conditions. Refers patients to specialists and to relevant patient care components as appropriate. Evaluates and revises patient care/treatment plan with patient and family as necessary to achieve improved health. Provides education for patients and/or families about preventative care, medical issues and use of prescribed medical treatment. Provides collaborative oversight of mid-level providers, serving as a mentor and consultant. Provides accurate documentation of patient care, document orders, directives, procedures and patient responses in the medical record and communicates information to other members of the health care team; maintains timely, accurate, legible and confidential records. Participates actively in the advancement of FCP’s Medical Home model, advancing innovative ideas, leading a Care Team, participating in care team clinical benchmarking and quality projects, and meaningful use of the electronic health record. Collaborates with the Medical Director, Provider Team and Nursing Director to identify areas for system improvement, increased efficiency, communication and quality improvement activities. Develops relationships to provide for a broad spectrum of care with the various ancillary specialties available. (I.e. Rehab, Dental, Optical, Community Health, Behavioral Health, etc.). Communicates within the department as well as across departments to ensure that information is shared for effective operations and maintains strict confidentiality and adherence to HIPAA policies and procedures. Practices within the policies and procedures that direct the Clinic.

Requirements

Doctorate of Medicine of Osteopathy, with valid Wisconsin licensure.
Current Board Certification in a primary care specialty such as family practice, internal medicine, or emergency medicine.
Three to five (3-5) years’ practice experience in a primary care setting.
State of Wisconsin and Federal DEA Certification.
Knowledge of legal and ethical standards for the delivery of medical care.
Knowledge of community medical diagnostic and patient care services in area of medical expertise.
Knowledge of related accreditation and certification requirements.
Ability to supervise, advise, and train clinical professionals in area of expertise; work independently and in a team environment.
FCP complies with all CDC vaccine and testing recommendations for healthcare professionals. Proof of immunizations is required and immunizations/testing provided upon hire.
Excellent Patient Relations and communication skills.
Ability to participate in clinic committees and quality projects as requested.
Must possess interest and be willing to enhance skill set in provision of Culturally Safe care to a Native population.

Responsibilities

Delivers quality patient care in a respectful culturally sensitive manner that includes acute and chronic care, preventative care, and consultations with patients, family and specialists.
Diagnoses, treats and provides high quality patient centered care for medical conditions in children and adults following accepted medical standards of practice.
Prescribes pharmaceuticals, other medications, and treatment regimens as appropriate to assessed medical conditions.
Refers patients to specialists and to relevant patient care components as appropriate.
Evaluates and revises patient care/treatment plan with patient and family as necessary to achieve improved health.
Provides education for patients and/or families about preventative care, medical issues and use of prescribed medical treatment.
Provides collaborative oversight of mid-level providers, serving as a mentor and consultant.
Provides accurate documentation of patient care, document orders, directives, procedures and patient responses in the medical record and communicates information to other members of the health care team; maintains timely, accurate, legible and confidential records.
Participates actively in the advancement of FCP’s Medical Home model, advancing innovative ideas, leading a Care Team, participating in care team clinical benchmarking and quality projects, and meaningful use of the electronic health record.
Collaborates with the Medical Director, Provider Team and Nursing Director to identify areas for system improvement, increased efficiency, communication and quality improvement activities.
Develops relationships to provide for a broad spectrum of care with the various ancillary specialties available. (I.e. Rehab, Dental, Optical, Community Health, Behavioral Health, etc.).
Communicates within the department as well as across departments to ensure that information is shared for effective operations and maintains strict confidentiality and adherence to HIPAA policies and procedures.
Practices within the policies and procedures that direct the Clinic.