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

CHAS Health • Cheney, WA

12d • Onsite

About The Position

The Physician provides primary medical services at CHAS Health clinics to improve the overall health of the communities served. Services are delivered in accordance with CHAS Health Board of Directors and administration policies, procedures, and regulations. The Physician treats a diverse patient population across gender, age, ethnicity, and insurance status, including uninsured patients. The position performs examinations, minor procedures, preventive care, diagnostic evaluation, treatment planning, referrals, and patient counseling, and documents findings and plans in patients’ electronic charts.

The Physician performs clinical services as directed by the Chief Clinical Officer, participates in provider meetings, peer reviews, continuing education, and clinic quality-improvement initiatives, and represents CHAS Health at conferences and meetings. The Physician may precept students, supervise assigned Physician Assistants, serve as a resource to Physician Assistant and Nurse Practitioner providers, and advocate for those providers with outside health agencies. The position also supports CHAS Health’s mission and core values and performs other assigned duties.

Requirements

• Completion of an accredited medical doctor or doctor of osteopathy program.
• Board certification or board eligibility in the area of specialty; identified 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, such as Medicare and Medicaid.
• Effective oral and written communication skills.
• Computer skills.
• Current BLS (CPR/AED).
• 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 and uninsured status.
• Examine patients to determine their 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 medications 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 about diet, hygiene, and disease prevention.
• Record or sign off on physical findings and formulate plans and prognoses in patients’ electronic charts in accordance with established standards.
• Report births, deaths, and outbreaks of contagious diseases to governmental authorities.
• Participate in provider staff meetings to develop problem-solving techniques and team-building skills.
• Participate in peer reviews.
• Represent CHAS Health at conferences, meetings, and continuing education programs.
• Participate in clinic quality-improvement initiatives as requested.
• 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.
• Support the CHAS Health mission and core values and perform other assigned duties.

Benefits

• Annual milestone bonus for eligible employees: $500 per year worked, up to $5,000.
• 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 assistance.
• 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