Primary Care Provider - MD or DO

Southwestern Palliative Care and Hospice•Yuma, AZ

About The Position

The Primary Care Physician provides comprehensive medical care to patients, including diagnosis and treatment of acute and chronic conditions, preventive care, and collaboration with interdisciplinary care teams. The role includes approximately 16 patient visits per day, delivered in person and through telehealth. The physician obtains histories, performs assessments, develops treatment plans, prescribes medications as appropriate, educates patients and caregivers, monitors progress, and adjusts care plans to support optimal outcomes. The physician maintains complete and timely electronic medical records, signing patient notes within seven days of each visit, and protects patient privacy in accordance with HIPAA. The role collaborates with healthcare professionals, facilities, agencies, families, and community organizations; participates in interdisciplinary care planning and an on-call rotation; and supports professional development, workplace safety, and a culture of teamwork and continuous improvement. Care must comply with Arizona standards governing the practice of medicine.

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.
Bilingual Spanish language skills.

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 following evidence-based best 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.
Ensure compliance with Arizona standards governing the practice of medicine.
Maintain accurate, timely, and complete documentation in the electronic medical record and sign patient notes within seven days of the visit.
Protect patient privacy and maintain confidentiality in accordance with HIPAA guidelines.
Uphold high standards of customer service and patient satisfaction.
Collaborate with physicians, advanced practice providers, nursing staff, care coordinators, and other healthcare professionals.
Collaborate with assisted living and 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 and 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 a culture of teamwork, humility, continuous improvement, and excellence.
Follow workplace safety protocols, including appropriate use of PPE.