Physician | Family Medicine

Avera•Tyler, MN

About The Position

The Physician provides and manages direct medical evaluation, diagnosis, procedures, and care for patients in family medicine. The role assesses, diagnoses, and treats patients according to medical staff-approved protocols and accepted standards of practice; provides medical services and health education to patients and families; performs diagnostic and therapeutic procedures; interprets diagnostic information; and develops appropriate plans of care. The Physician provides quality patient care, follows health, safety, and aseptic practices, and responds appropriately to environmental safety factors. The role also includes educating patients about care and safety, supporting practice policies and standards, collaborating with the care team, making appropriate referrals, and maintaining accurate patient records. The position requires a physician licensed and qualified to practice medicine in the state served and board certified or board eligible, as well as applicable state and federal DEA licensure. The Physician is expected to uphold Avera’s mission, vision, values, social principles, CARE standards, confidentiality, teamwork, and applicable safety regulations.

Requirements

Medical Doctor or Doctor of Osteopathy degree.
Licensed and qualified to practice medicine in the state where services are provided.
Board certified or board eligible.
State and federal DEA license based on the state of practice.
Ability to work the specified hours.
Visual acuity adequate to perform position duties.
Ability to communicate effectively, hear, understand, and distinguish speech and other sounds.
Ability to perform the essential job functions satisfactorily.

Responsibilities

Assess, diagnose, and treat patients according to medical staff-approved protocols and accepted standards of practice.
Provide medical services and health education to patients and family members.
Help individuals and groups take responsibility for their health care through appropriate health education and motivational methods.
Perform necessary diagnostic and therapeutic procedures.
Interpret diagnostic information and formulate appropriate plans of care.
Provide quality patient care and demonstrate appropriate health, safety, and aseptic practices.
Recognize and respond appropriately to environmental safety factors related to patient care.
Instruct patients about the care environment and applicable safety standards.
Apply and support practice policies, procedures, goals, and standards.
Meet with the care team and other personnel for consultation, collaboration, and promotion of quality patient care.
Make appropriate patient referrals.
Maintain patient records and accurate information.
Maintain confidentiality and work effectively with team members to support an efficient work environment.
Comply with applicable safety principles, laws, regulations, and standards.