Physician - Internal Medicine

MultiCare Health System•Puyallup, WA

23h

About The Position

You Belong Here. At MultiCare, we strive to offer a true sense of belonging for all our employees. Across our health care network, you will find a dynamic range of meaningful careers, opportunities for growth, safe workplaces, and flexible schedules. We are connected by our mission - partnering and healing for a healthy future - and dedicated to the health and well-being of the communities we serve. FTE: .60, Shift: Days, Schedule: M-F Position Summary The Access physician provides comprehensive outpatient medical care in collaboration with the primary care practices within a region. This role is designed to offer in person clinical care, ensuring continuity of care in collaboration with virtual care providers and support primary care practices during provider absences, high patient volumes, or staffing shortages. The Access physician adapts quickly to new clinical environments and collaborates with multidisciplinary teams to deliver high-quality, patient-centered care and works collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team.

Requirements

Board certified/eligible
Licensed in the State of Washington by the time of employment
DEA and state prescriptive authority
Current BLS for Healthcare Providers certification by the American Heart Association

Responsibilities

Delivers primary care services, including preventive care, chronic disease management, acute illness evaluation, and health screenings, to a diverse patient population
Diagnoses and treats acute and chronic conditions using evidence-based guidelines
Provides in-person management of patients as needed from the virtual care team
Provides care for the primary care practice for clinicians who are away or when the clinics experience increased demand
Refers to specialists when necessary
Timely and accurate documentation, inclusive of direct patient encounters and asynchronous care
Collaboration with a multidisciplinary team including advanced practice providers, RNs, pharmacists and care coordinators/community health workers
Supports transitions of care and reduced re-admissions and ED use
Proactively participates in quality improvement initiatives to enhance care delivery and care outcomes
Provides clinical guidance and supervision to clinical and nonclinical team members
Participates in team meetings as requested
Demonstrates the MultiCare values of compassion, stewardship, kindness, joy collaboration and respect
Adheres to MultiCare policies and processes
Travels between clinic sites as requested