FM/OB position in established Rural Health Clinic in Central Kansas - Sign On/Relocation, Housing Assistance, Student Loan repayment

Opportunity Criteria

• Candidate type: MD, DO
• Visa accepted: J-1 or H-1B
• Salary range: $250,000–$300,000 per year
• Loan repayment available
• Bonuses: sign-on, quality, relocation, productivity, and other
• Not-for-profit 501(c)(3)

Description

As a Primary Care Physician, you will serve as a trusted first point of contact for patients, providing holistic, personalized care and building long-term relationships. You will deliver compassionate, patient-centered care to individuals and families; prevent, diagnose, and treat a broad range of conditions; develop personalized care plans; and collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to provide comprehensive care.

Essential Functions

Patient Care

• Provide routine check-ups, health assessments, and annual exams.
• Diagnose, treat, and manage chronic illnesses, acute conditions, and preventable diseases.
• Prescribe medications and provide treatment plans for a wide range of health issues.
• Perform physical examinations and order appropriate diagnostic tests.
• Manage patients’ overall health care, including specialist referrals when necessary.
• Counsel patients on lifestyle changes, including nutrition, exercise, and mental well-being.

Prevention & Health Promotion

• Administer vaccinations and screenings and provide health education to promote preventive care.
• Advise patients on wellness and disease-prevention strategies.

Documentation

• Maintain accurate, current patient records in compliance with healthcare regulations and confidentiality standards.
• Document patient interactions, diagnoses, treatment plans, and follow-up care.

Collaboration & Teamwork

• Coordinate comprehensive care with nurses, medical assistants, specialists, and other healthcare professionals.
• Communicate treatment options, medication regimens, and health-management plans effectively to patients and families.

Medical Education & Research

• Stay current on medical advancements and healthcare guidelines.
• Attend continuing education programs, seminars, and medical conferences.

Minimum Knowledge and Skills Required

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Strong problem-solving and clinical decision-making abilities.
• Ability to manage time effectively and handle a high volume of patients.
• Compassionate, patient-centered approach to care.

Preferred Knowledge and Skills

• Previous primary care practice or related experience.
• Experience with electronic health record (EHR) systems.

Required Behavioral Skills

• Accountability: take ownership of actions and words; commit to quality, safety, and teamwork; work autonomously; and adapt to changing projects, priorities, and work volumes.
• Respect: collaborate with diverse populations, honor the dignity and worth of every person, and maintain a positive, proactive service orientation.
• Curiosity: explore, question, and learn; foster curiosity among team members.
• Kindness: serve the community and colleagues with warmth, joy, compassion, and empathy.

Minimum Education and Experience Required

• Medical degree (MD or DO) from an accredited institution.

Required License/Registration/Certification

• Board certification or board eligibility in family medicine, internal medicine, or pediatrics, depending on the practice setting.
• Valid state medical license and DEA registration.
• BLS/ACLS certification.