Primary Care Physician - Phoenix, AZ

Prime Physicians • Phoenix, AZ

9d • Onsite

About The Position

The Primary Care Physician provides comprehensive outpatient primary care at a government-operated Phoenix Area Indian Health Service (IHS) healthcare facility located at 4212 North 16th Street, Phoenix, Arizona 85016. The role is for a Family Medicine or Internal Medicine physician (MD/DO), with three full-time-equivalent positions required.

The initial contract is one year, with four additional one-year option periods. The regular schedule is Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., with outpatient clinic coverage. Full-time scheduling is generally 80 hours every two weeks, excluding holidays. Credentialing and onboarding take approximately six to eight weeks.

Requirements

• MD or DO degree from an LCME- or COCA-accredited medical school, or an equivalent institution recognized by ECFMG, as applicable.
• Successful completion of an ACGME- or AOA-accredited residency program in Family Medicine or Internal Medicine.
• Current board certification or board eligibility in Family Medicine or Internal Medicine.
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
• Current DEA registration when required for assigned duties.
• Active, unrestricted medical license in any U.S. state, the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, or a U.S. territory.
• At least 2 years of recent outpatient primary care experience in Family Medicine or Internal Medicine after residency.
• Experience evaluating, diagnosing, and managing acute and chronic medical conditions in an outpatient setting.
• Proficiency in Electronic Health Records (EHR) and accurate clinical documentation.
• Strong primary care skills in evaluating, diagnosing, treating, and managing acute and chronic medical conditions.
• Proficiency in preventive care, comprehensive patient assessments, and evidence-based treatment planning.
• Ability to order and interpret diagnostic tests, prescribe medications, and perform office-based procedures within clinical privileges.
• Experience providing care to pediatric, adolescent, adult, and geriatric patients, as applicable.
• Proficiency in interdisciplinary care coordination.
• Excellent communication and clinical judgment, and knowledge of HIPAA, IHS policies, patient safety, and Federal healthcare regulations.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in ambulatory care, community health centers, rural healthcare, Tribal health programs, Federal facilities, or Indian Health Service (IHS).

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive outpatient primary care, including evaluation, diagnosis, treatment, and preventive healthcare services.
• Assess patients using medical histories, physical examinations, and diagnostic testing, and develop individualized treatment plans.
• Manage acute and chronic medical conditions, prescribe medications, perform office-based procedures within clinical privileges, and coordinate specialty referrals as needed.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary healthcare teams to support high-quality, patient-centered care and continuity of treatment.
• Maintain accurate and timely documentation in the Government-provided Electronic Health Record (EHR), complying with HIPAA, Federal, IHS, and facility policies.
• Maintain required licensure, certifications, and clinical privileges, and complete Government credentialing, orientation, and mandatory training requirements.

What This Job Offers

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