Physician - Family Medicine/Primary Care

Summary: This position is responsible for providing health care to patients within the outpatient clinic. Responsibilities: • Perform examinations, obtain complete medical histories, and assess health status. • Document patient information and care in EHR. • Order and interpret laboratory and diagnostic tests and procedures. • Prescribe medications and treat illnesses. • Instruct patient/family regarding medications and treatments. Educate patients regarding medical conditions, treatments, medications, and preventative measures as necessary. • Coordinate appropriate specialty referrals. • Consult with or refers more complicated medical cases to other physicians as needed. • Educate patients about disease prevention, protection, and reproductive health. • Performing a wide range of tests. • Filling in at Urgent Care when required. • Cover equal share of after hours call. Requirements: • Current Colorado State License and DEA. • Knowledge of patient assessment techniques including taking medical histories, performing physicals, evaluating health status including state of wellness, and compliance with care recommendations. • Knowledge of how to use medical equipment and instruments to administer patient care. • Knowledge of diagnosing and treating medical problems and developing care plans. • Knowledge of medical records and documentation in confidential manner. • Skill in accurately evaluating patient problems and providing appropriate advice, intervention, or referral. • Skill in developing/revising patient care based on patient status. • Ability to make responsible decisions within scope of practice. • Ability to collaborate effectively with other care providers on complicated cases. • Ability to mentor APCs. • Ability to maintain quality control standards. • Ability to react calmly and effectively in emergency situations. • Ability to interpret, adapt, and apply guidelines and procedures. • Ability to communicate clearly and establish/maintain effective working relationships with patients, medical staff, and the public. • Ability to type efficiently and communicate electronically. • Immunization against Hepatitis B and MMR or statement of exemption. Education: Doctorate of Medicine, Valid license to practice in Colorado and board certified (ABFM or ABIM) Experience: 3 years of Family Practice or Internal Medicine residency Mental and Physical Requirements : Varied activities including standing, walking, reaching, bending, and lifting. This position requires full range of body motion including handling and lifting patients, manual and finger dexterity, and eye-hand coordination. Must be able to use a variety of office equipment. May require working under stressful conditions. Conditions : Normal office and exam room environment. The position requires the ability to work under pressure and with a diverse population, including staff, physicians, APCs, clients, patients, insurance companies, labs, hospitals, and other members of the public on a regular basis. The position may cause exposure to communicable diseases, bodily fluids, toxic substances, ionizing radiation, medicinal preparations, and other conditions common to a clinical environment.