Physician - Family Medicine

NEIGHBORHOOD OUTREACH ACCESS TO HEALTH•Scottsdale, AZ

14d•$219,897 - $269,000•Onsite

About The Position

The Physician provides and manages direct medical evaluation, diagnosis, procedures, and patient care in accordance with evidence-based guidelines within a recognized area of practice. The role includes prescribing medications and treatment regimens, maintaining compliant medical records, communicating with patients and families, providing wellness and prevention education, and referring patients to specialists and other appropriate care services. The Physician may supervise advanced practitioners and oversee student and resident education rotations when mutually agreed upon with the clinician and the Chief Medical Officer or designee. The Physician also coordinates patient care activities with nursing and support staff, follows organizational quality, safety, environmental, and infection-control standards, and participates in required meetings, training, community outreach, and continuing education activities. Other related duties may be assigned. This full-time position is based at NOAH’s Cholla Health Center in Scottsdale, Arizona. NOAH is a Federally Qualified Health Center serving more than 40,000 neighbors with integrated medical, dental, behavioral health, nutrition, preventive health, eligibility assistance, and health education services.

Requirements

Complete an internship and residency in an accredited Family Medicine and Internal Medicine Residency Program (M.D./D.O.).
Hold an active Arizona State Physician License in good standing.
Be board certified or board eligible in Family Medicine or Internal Medicine (ABFM or AOBFP; ABIM or AOBIM).
Hold Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
Have a DEA registration.
Have an X waiver.
Knowledge of legal and ethical standards for medical care delivery.
Ability to maintain quality, safety, and infection-control standards.
Knowledge of community medical diagnostic and patient-care services in the area of medical expertise.
Ability to supervise, advise, and train clinical professionals and/or students in the area of expertise.
Knowledge of relevant drugs and non-pharmaceutical patient-care aids, and ability to prescribe dosages and instruct patients in correct usage.
Knowledge of current principles, methods, and procedures for medical evaluation, diagnosis, and treatment in the area of expertise.
Ability to work independently and in a team environment.
Knowledge of relevant accreditation and certification requirements.
Ability to observe, assess, and record symptoms, reactions, and progress.
Effective verbal and written communication skills.
Pass a pre-employment background check and drug test.
Have a current Level 1 Fingerprint Clearance Card or pass fingerprint clearance within seven days following hire.

Nice To Haves

Ability to speak English and Spanish.
Ability to prescribe Medication Assisted Treatment (MAT).

Responsibilities

Provide and manage direct patient care, including examinations, evaluations, assessments, diagnosis, and evidence-based treatment.
Prescribe pharmaceuticals, other medications, and treatment regimens appropriate to patients’ assessed medical conditions.
Review and update medical records in accordance with organizational standards and regulatory requirements.
Keep patients and families informed and engaged in healthcare decisions and care planning.
Provide counseling, education, and resource information on wellness, illness prevention, and health maintenance.
Refer patients to specialists and other appropriate patient-care services.
Train and supervise medical students and residents engaged in specialty activities and procedures, as appropriate.
Direct and coordinate patient-care activities of nursing and support staff as required.
Follow departmental policies, procedures, objectives, quality-improvement objectives, and safety, environmental, and infection-control standards.
Abide by and enforce PPE standards for clinical staff.
Attend, participate in, or assist with meetings, trainings, community outreach, continuing education, and other required activities.
Provide supervision for advanced practitioners when mutually agreed upon with the clinician and CMO or designee.
Supervise student and resident education rotations at NOAH sites when mutually agreed upon with the clinician and CMO or designee.
Perform other related duties as assigned.