A progressive, well-resourced rural FQHC is seeking a Full-Time BE/BC Internal Medicine/Pediatric Physician. This position would cover three clinics, offering a unique opportunity to serve diverse communities and build strong relationships with patients in each location.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES: Provides complete, comprehensive outpatient care for patients including health examinations and treatment of medical conditions, to include follow-up of problems detected.Responsible to manage acute and chronic illness, routine care through care plans that are coordinated, when appropriate, with the patient's behavioral health provider.Responsible to make appropriate referrals to internal disciplines and/or external resources/agencies for additional services required.Prescribes medications for patients for treatment of conditions, as indicated.Provides clinical consultation to other providers within as needed.Oversee mid-level providers responsible for providing medical services, as assigned.Oversee medical students, as assigned.Responsible for accurate, timely, and clear medical record documentation.Provide appropriate follow-up with clinical support staff to include telephone/written correspondence (e.g. inform patients of test results).Provides clear written and oral communication to patients/guardians, and employees.Participates in an on-call system for after-hours care and care for inpatient population, as assigned.Ability to weigh the relative costs and benefits of a potential action.Assures that the medical/clinical policies as related to the health services of center are current and accurate.QUALIFICATIONS: Full licensure to practice medicine in the State of Kansas and/or Oklahoma.Graduation from an accredited school of medicine.Completion of residency in appropriate specialty.Board Certified in appropriate specialty.A strong community/public health orientation, preferred.Commitment to serving the underserved.Employer's main clinic is in the population-center of southeast Kansas, home of Pittsburg State University. This site is full-service with more than 65 staff members providing medical (including ob/gyn), dental and mental health care. It also has an on-site 340b pharmacy, plus a wide array of enabling services including patient navigation, legal and care management.
APPLY NOW or TEXT Job #CW223236 and email address to 636-628-2412.
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