Primary Care Physician

Hunter Health•Wichita, KS

6d•Onsite

About The Position

The Primary Care Physician (PCP) will provide primary care services to patients of all ages, manage chronic conditions, and promote preventive health measures. The PCP embraces collaboration, adaptability, and continuous learning, actively seeking feedback and contributing to a culture of excellence and accountability. The PCP supports the Medical Director and provides quality medical care to all Hunter Health Clinic (HHC) patients while maintaining compliance with all federal grants, Kansas State Board of Healing Arts, and HHC policies and procedures.

Requirements

A graduate from an accredited school of medicine is required.
Current license as a Doctor of Medicine (MD) or Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO) in the state of Kansas, while obtaining continuing education hours to maintain active licensure is required.
Board certification in family medicine or internal medicine is required.
Current Basic Life Support (BLS) is required, within 30 days of hire.
Current and unrestricted Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA) license is required.
Maintenance of credentialing and privileging with Hunter Health Clinic, any required or relevant hospitals or facilities, and third-party payors is required.
Ability to obtain malpractice insurance is required.

Nice To Haves

Experience teaching, mentoring, or supervising medical students, residents, physician assistant students, nurse practitioner students, or other healthcare trainees is preferred.
Prior experience in a Community Health Center or FQHC is preferred.
Bilingual abilities are preferred.

Responsibilities

Demonstrates commitment to Hunter Health Clinic's mission, vision, and values through compassionate, patient-centered care while improving health outcomes for underserved populations.
Conducts thorough patient assessments, diagnoses and develops individualized treatment plans for a wide range of acute and chronic medical conditions.
Manages an assigned panel of patients, while maintaining accurate patient records including completed consent forms, documenting procedures, and follow up care.
Serves as a clinical role model by fostering professionalism, accountability, teamwork, and continuous improvement.
Participates in quality improvement initiatives that enhance patient outcomes, patient experience, and operational effectiveness.
Provides preventive care, including vaccinations, screenings, and health education.
Coordinates referrals with specialists and other healthcare providers as needed.
Provides appropriate mental health assessments, screening, counseling, and treatment for mental illness, family violence, and diseases of addiction.
Performs procedures including excisions, biopsies, incisions and drainage, laceration repairs, and additional procedures in accordance with training and clinical privileges.
Assists with supervision of and collaboration with HHC physician assistants and nurse practitioners.
Participates in the education, mentorship, and supervision of students, residents, and other healthcare learners as appropriate.
Engages with local medical schools, residency programs, and healthcare training institutions to support workforce development and clinical education opportunities.
Maintains affiliate privileges at Via Christi and Wesley.
Assists with training and orienting new clinicians on the HHC care teams.
Maintains knowledge of clinical quality metrics and standards of care to diagnose and treat human injuries, diseases, and medical management. This includes symptoms, treatment alternatives, drug properties and interactions, and preventive measures.
Travels when necessary to meet operational needs.
Performs all other duties as assigned.