Minden Medical Clinic - Primary Care Physician

Kearney County Health Services•Minden, NE

11d•Onsite

About The Position

Minden Medical Clinic is seeking a Primary Care Physician for its Rural Health Clinic. This role is crucial for providing primary healthcare services and acting as a gateway to other services offered by Kearney County Health Services. The physician will diagnose patient conditions, propose treatment options, and manage patient care. Employment details will be governed by a signed contract.

Requirements

Doctor of Medicine (MD) or Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO) degree from an accredited institution
Currently licensed as a Physician in the State of Nebraska
Current DEA licensure
Basic Life Support (BLS) certification
Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification
Advanced Trauma Life Support (ATLS) certification
Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) certification
Ability to work cooperatively and communicate effectively to maintain good working relationships with staff, healthcare providers, and patients
Must be capable of communicating clearly (reading, writing and speaking) in the English Language.
Must be proficient in the operation of a personal computer with Microsoft Office and the Internet
Must be capable of reading and comprehending complex healthcare laws and regulations.

Nice To Haves

Prior experience working as a Family Practice Physician is a plus
Board Certified or Board eligible in Family Practice or Internal Medicine or other full scope Primary Care Specialty

Responsibilities

Provide full range of medical services to patients
Maintain office hours at the RHC which are customary within medical community to sufficiently serve the RHC patients
Provide services customary for Family Practice Primary Care Physician
Provide services to patients in need of Emergency Care and Diagnosis
Design, implement, and evaluate the quality of care for all patients and maintains documentation of clinical procedures and protocols
Maintain proper and complete medical and related records, on a timely basis, of services provided, as required by KCHS
Be a participating Physician in the Medicare program and be eligible to provide covered Medicare and Medicaid services.
Be a positive Physician steward of KCHS
Participate in professional organizations and programs if requested by KCHS
Assist in the recruitment of additional Physicians
Work cooperatively with other Physicians, employees, and other affiliated staff
Provide consultations when reasonably requested
Supervise non-physician personnel providing services within KCHS (such as medical students) and act as Supervising Physician for APRN’s and PA’s if reasonably requested by KCHS
Advise KCHS administration on equipment, personnel, and other matters of mutual interest
Participate in Quality Assurance measures and abide by Rules, Regulations, and Policies of KCHS
Assist in the development and implementation of quality assurance and/or utilization review programs, assuring compliance with and participation in such programs
Comply with all applicable written policies, rules, and regulations, and by-laws of KCHS
Hold a current, unrestricted license to practice medicine in the State of Nebraska and hold current and unrestricted state and federal permits to prescribe medications, including controlled substances
Seek and maintain qualifications to provide services which constitute covered services under plans sponsored by such preferred provider organization, health maintenance organizations, or similar alternative delivery systems which may be specified by KCHS