Valley of the Sun

Job Description

Join a well-established 30+ provider non-for-profit multi-specialty group. Work Monday-Friday 8am-5pm or 4 (10 hour days) Work one Saturday per month in a walk in clinic. Outpatient only. Rotate phone call with other providers once every 3 months.

STATEMENT OF PURPOSE:
A Physician provides health care services to patients under the direction and responsible supervision of the Medical Director.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:Under the general supervision of the Medical Director, examines patients, takes medical history, records results, and makes preliminary diagnosis of disease, illness and injury and decides care plan, or follow-up procedures
Assess patient health by interviewing patients, performing physical examinations, obtaining, updating and studying medical histories
Identify short-term and long-range patient care issues that must be addressed; providing information; recommends options and course of action
Administer or order diagnostic tests such as X rays, electrocardiograms, and blood work, and interprets test results
Perform therapeutic procedures, such as immunizations, injections, suturing and wound care, and managing infection
Instruct and counsel patients by describing therapeutic regimens, giving normal and abnormal development information, and promoting wellness and health maintenance
Exercise professional judgment regarding consultation with other Physicians concerning appropriate treatment
Provide continuity of care by developing and implementing patient care plans, instructing and counseling patients, and recording progress
Work in triage and makes decisions on patient care needs
Maintain outpatient records by documenting patient care services
Record statistics and conduct research and compiles reports as deemed necessary by the organization
Perform referrals to specialists as needed, write prescriptions for medications and equipment, and perform office procedures within the scope of expertise, protocols, and available equipment
Provide general health education regarding matters such as proper diet, family planning, emotional problems of daily living, and health maintenance
Perform emergency treatment and complex procedures as deemed necessary
Instruct nurses, medical assistants, back-office assistants regarding assistance with patient care
Protect patients and employees by following policies and protocols regarding infection control, medication administration, storage procedures and controlled substance regulations
The Physician will be Board certified with their recognized certifying organization. In the event the provider is not certified, but board eligible for certification, the provider agrees to obtain certification within two years of the contract effective date
ADDITIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES:Supervise Medical and PA students during their clinic training
Act as a Supervising Physician for Physician Assistants employed by the Center
Acts as a resource person for decisions, planning, and policies affecting the health of patients
Develop the health care team by providing information, educational and experiential growth opportunities
Aide medical and executive directors by serving on committees aimed at compliance, quality assurance, management, and performing confidential peer reviews as requested
Contribute to team effort by fulfilling on-call duties and hospital hours
Maintain professional and technical knowledge by attending educational workshops, reviewing professional publications, establishing personal networks and participating in professional societies
Participate in in-service/education regarding Quality Improvement
Perform all other related duties as assigned or requested

OTHER RESPONSIBILITIES:Accountability- Role Model, mission, vision and shared values
Customer Focus:
Has a clear understanding of internal customers needs, preferences, timelines and decision-making criteria
Recognizes that building long-term customer satisfaction is the key to employee engagement
Teamwork If someone needs help, help them
Initiative Be innovative, apply fresh ideas and continuously improve how you do your work
Confidentiality Maintains strict confidentiality and respect the privacy of others
Ethical Demonstrate consideration and appreciation for co-workers and customer
Respect Demonstrate consideration and appreciation for co-workers and customer


Competitive salary plus production bonus based on RVU's. Full benefits are offered including Health, Dental and Vision, Insurance, Health Savings Account (HSA), Life, Short Term & Long Term Disability Insurance, Flexible Spending Account, Generous Paid Time Off, 403(b) Retirement Plan. Student loan repayment available.
Live in the Phoenix area.

Employer Profile

Not Specified

View Full Employer Profile