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Arizona Employer Physician - Family Practice w/Obstetrics in Page, Arizona

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JOB DESCRIPTION

PHYSICIAN FAMILY PRACTICE WITH

OBSTETRICS

Practice Manager

5/3/22; 1/16/23; 10/23/23

Clinical

Exempt

Basic Function: The Family Practice Physician provides medical services to clinic patients of all ages and

within the scope of licensing, training, and privileging/credentialing.

Essential Functions:

1. Provides direct patient care to clinic patients as outlined in the physicians current work agreement. May

provide medical services in local hospitals per their credentialing/privileging policies as directed by the

CMO.

2. Elicits information related to the patients medical history and records into the Agencys approved EMR/EHR

system.

3. Examines the patient for symptoms or to determine physical information. Orders, interprets, and executes

various tests and diagnostic images to provide information on patients condition. Analyzes reports and

findings of tests and examinations to present accurate diagnoses. Refers patients to medical specialist(s) for

consultant services when necessary for further evaluation and treatment.

4. Conducts physical examinations to provide information needed for admission to school and consideration for

jobs or sports activities, or for insurance eligibility. Completes paperwork for disability or time-off-from-

work claims.

5. Administers or prescribes treatments. Prescribes medications, dosage, and schedule in accordance with

patient diagnoses, condition, and allergies.

6. Promotes health and wellness by advising patients about diet, physical activity, and hygiene along with

methods for prevention of disease.

7. Performs surgical procedures with surgical competency when appropriate for specialty and training and after

approved by CMO to perform such procedures.

8. Provides required gynecological and obstetrical surgical & non-surgical procedures for patient, both

inpatient and ambulatory; or arranges for other physicians to provide these services.

9. Provides prenatal services for high-risk pregnant patients.

10. Participates in peer review activities as directed by the CMO and advises management on performance

deficiencies of medical providers and clinical auxiliary personnel.

11. Complies with CHC Standards of Conduct, Code of Conduct, and Corporate Compliance.

Secondary Functions:

12. Contributes to the training and proficiency of clinical personnel including medical students and residents.

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13. Participates in community outreach activities such as health fairs, classes, and community events.

14. Uses PPE as appropriate.

15. Understands role in Disaster Plan and that safety is a condition of employment.

16. Follows CHCs policies and procedures.

17. Serves on various CHC and community committees as required/requested.

18. Attends meetings, seminars, and conferences as appropriate to ensure skills and knowledge remain current

and requests CME time and reimbursement per current Agency policy. Completes required annual Agency

training.

19. May travel to other sites to provide coverage.

20. Other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications:

1. Ability to perform each essential function duty satisfactorily with or without reasonable accommodation.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential

functions.

2. Graduate of an accredited medical school with a current, unencumbered Arizona state license to practice

medicine.

3. Valid DEA number.

4. Board Eligible/Board Certified by the American Board of Family Medicine (MD) or American Osteopathic

Board of Family Medicine (DO).

5. Ability to become

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