Family Medicine Physician (Primary Care, FQHC)

Quick Facts

• Outpatient primary care role with optional OB
• Salary: $225,000–$260,000+ (for experienced providers)
• RVU incentives and bonuses; Federal loan repayment
• Sign-on bonus and relocation up to $20,000
• Flexible schedule; growth and leadership opportunities

Description

Family physician needed to partner with a Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC) providing primary care to underserved patients with a rural medicine focus. The role includes ambulatory clinical care as well as the ability to support hospital duties through maintained hospital privileges. You will also participate in quality assurance and serve as a preceptor for physicians in training, PA’s, and FNP’s.

Responsibilities

• Provide primary, acute, chronic, and emergency-related patient care
• Deliver outpatient, inpatient, and maternity care as needed
• Treat patients equitably regardless of race, creed, color, sex, or socioeconomic status
• Work an agreed flexible number of clinic hours per week
• Maintain full active hospital privileges at Othello Community Hospital
• Serve as preceptor to physicians in training, PA’s, and FNP’s as requested
• Maintain accurate, up-to-date clinical records using approved forms and protocol
• Complete and meet continuing medical education requirements
• Advise the Medical Director in advance to accommodate scheduling
• Participate in Health Care Provider Quality Assurance Peer Review Program
• Attend staff conferences and medical meetings
• Provide consultation to other providers and leadership on medical, administrative, and quality matters
• Devote time and attention to the profession plus required administrative/management duties
• Promote positive work culture and uphold clinic policies (WE CARE standards)

Requirements

• Graduate of an accredited medical school
• Maintain authoritative knowledge in sound medical practice
• Working knowledge of administrative and personnel practices
• Understand scope of practice and regulatory authority for physicians, PA’s, and FNP’s
• Attuned to the needs of indigent and underserved populations; emphasis on rural medicine
• At least one year of internship
• Licensed to practice medicine in Washington State
• Meet continuing medical education requirements
• Ability to prepare basic correspondence/reports and use Microsoft Office tools
• Proficient use of an Electronic Medical Record (EMR) system

Benefits

• Base salary: $225,000–$260,000+
• RVU incentives and bonuses; Federal loan repayment
• Sign-on bonus and relocation up to $20,000
• Medical, dental, and eye insurance
• Retirement match up to 4%
• 18+ vacation days; 7 holidays + 2 floating holidays
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Life insurance, AD&D, and LTD insurance
• Contribution to student loan/529 college savings plans
• Life flight membership