Physician (Earn a Minimum of $25,000 in Bonuses Your First Year!)

CHAS Health • Cheney, WA

1d • $205,000 - $328,965

About The Position

The Physician provides primary medical services at CHAS Health clinics to improve the overall health of the communities served, in accordance with CHAS Health Board of Directors and administration policies, procedures, and regulations. The role treats a diverse patient population across gender, age, ethnicity, and insurance status, including insured and uninsured patients.

The Physician performs examinations, minor procedures, preventive health measures, tests, and diagnostic assessments; diagnoses conditions; recommends or prescribes treatments; refers patients to specialists; and advises patients on diet, hygiene, and disease prevention. The Physician documents findings and care plans in the electronic chart, reports specified public-health events to governmental authorities, participates in staff meetings, peer reviews, quality improvement initiatives, conferences, and continuing education, and performs other assigned duties in support of CHAS Health’s mission and core values.

As directed by the Chief Clinical Officer, the Physician provides clinical services, precepts students, supervises assigned Physician Assistants, serves as a resource to Physician Assistant and Nurse Practitioner providers, and advocates for those providers with outside health agencies.

Requirements

• Completion of an accredited medical doctor or doctor of osteopathy program.
• Board certification or board eligibility in the area of specialty; listed specialties include internal medicine, pediatrics, family practice, and 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 a mixed patient population across gender, age, ethnicity, and insured or uninsured status.
• Examine patients to determine general physical condition; perform physical examinations, minor procedures, and preventive health measures within prescribed guidelines.
• Order or perform tests, analyses, and diagnostic imaging to assess patients’ conditions.
• Analyze reports and findings and diagnose conditions.
• Prescribe or recommend drugs and other treatments, including physical therapy, inhalation therapy, or related therapeutic procedures.
• Order inoculations and vaccinations to immunize patients against communicable diseases.
• Refer patients to medical specialists or other practitioners for specialized treatment.
• Advise patients on diet, hygiene, and disease-prevention methods.
• Record or sign off on physical findings and formulate plans and prognoses in patients’ electronic charts according to established standards.
• Report births, deaths, and outbreaks of contagious diseases to governmental authorities.
• Participate in provider staff meetings, peer reviews, conferences, meetings, and continuing education programs.
• Participate in clinic quality improvement initiatives as requested.
• Perform other assigned duties, including supporting the CHAS Health 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.
• 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.

Benefits

• Annual milestone bonus of $500 for every year worked, up to $5,000, for eligible employees.
• Employer-offered medical, dental, vision, long-term care, and life insurance.
• 401(k) with up to 6% employer match.
• More than six weeks of paid time off annually for full-time employees.
• Tuition assistance and student loan repayment.
• Up to $7,500 annually for childcare through reimbursement.
• CME and license fee reimbursement.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree