Primary Care Provider - MD or DO

Southwestern Palliative Care and Hospice•Yuma, AZ

About The Position

The Primary Care Provider will provide comprehensive medical care to patients, including diagnosing and treating acute and chronic conditions, delivering preventive care, and collaborating with interdisciplinary care teams to support excellent patient outcomes. The role sees approximately 16 patients per day and includes a flexible mix of in-person and telehealth care. The provider evaluates patients, obtains histories, performs assessments, develops treatment plans, prescribes medications as appropriate, educates patients and caregivers, monitors progress, and adjusts care plans. The provider maintains complete and timely electronic medical records, signs patient notes within seven days of visits, protects privacy under HIPAA, and complies with Arizona standards governing medical practice. The position works closely with physicians, advanced practice providers, nursing staff, care coordinators, facilities, home health agencies, hospice partners, families, and community organizations. It includes participation in interdisciplinary care planning, an on-call rotation as required, continuing medical education, and professional development. The organization describes its culture as supportive and collaborative, emphasizing teamwork, accountability, continuous improvement, and patient-centered care.

Requirements

Doctor of Medicine (MD) or Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO) degree from an accredited institution.
Active and unrestricted Arizona physician license, or eligibility to obtain licensure.
Current DEA registration and prescriptive authority.
Prior experience in primary care, family medicine, internal medicine, geriatric care, or value-based care settings.
Strong clinical assessment, diagnostic, and treatment-planning skills.
Knowledge of HIPAA, OSHA, and applicable federal and state healthcare regulations.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
Ability to work effectively with patients, families, providers, and community partners.

Nice To Haves

Experience providing telehealth services is preferred but not required.
Bilingual Spanish language skills are a plus.

Responsibilities

See approximately 16 patients per day.
Evaluate, diagnose, and treat acute and chronic medical conditions through in-person and telehealth visits.
Obtain patient histories, perform assessments, develop treatment plans, and prescribe medications as appropriate.
Deliver preventive, routine, and urgent care services in accordance with evidence-based practices.
Use sound clinical judgment and critical thinking in patient care decisions.
Educate patients and caregivers about diagnoses, treatment plans, medications, and ongoing health management.
Monitor patient progress and modify care plans as needed.
Comply with Arizona standards governing the practice of medicine.
Maintain accurate, timely, and complete documentation in the electronic medical record.
Complete and sign patient notes within seven days of the visit.
Protect patient privacy and maintain confidentiality in accordance with HIPAA.
Uphold high standards of customer service and patient satisfaction.
Partner with physicians, advanced practice providers, nursing staff, care coordinators, and other healthcare professionals.
Collaborate with assisted living facilities, skilled nursing facilities, home health agencies, hospice partners, patient families, and community organizations.
Participate in interdisciplinary care planning and case discussions as needed.
Represent the organization professionally, with integrity and a positive attitude.
Participate in an on-call rotation as required.
Prioritize workload and manage time to support productivity and patient care.
Participate in continuing medical education and professional development activities.
Support teamwork, humility, continuous improvement, and excellence.
Follow workplace safety protocols, including appropriate use of PPE.