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Crosstimbersinc

Family Medicine Doctor

Crosstimbersinc, Page, Arizona, us, 86040


Job Description – PhysicianI. POSITION INFORMATIONPOSITION:

PhysicianCLASSIFICATION:

ExemptACCOUNTABLE TO:

Chief Medical OfficerDEPARTMENT:

ClinicalPROGRAM:

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1II. JOB SUMMARYA licensed medical doctor or doctor of osteopathy responsible for direct care of patients as well as promoting good health and well-being of AccelHealth patients through medical care, education, health care maintenance, and/or disease prevention. Diagnoses and treats a variety of diseases and injuries in a general practice setting. In addition, Staff Physicians may be qualified to serve on the active Medical Staff of a local hospital, provide inpatient care services, nursing home visits, or assume on-call after hours responsibilities.III. RESPONSIBILITIES AND AUTHORITIESProvides comprehensive, direct medical care to AccelHealth patients (both acute and preventative).Physician sees all AccelHealth patients regardless of race, sex, ethnic origin, religion, or income.Documents appropriately in each AccelHealth patient’s electronic health record office visits, nursing home visits, or other interactions within 24 hours of the visit taking place.Administers and prescribes treatments and pharmaceuticals.Inoculates and vaccinates patients to protect from communicable diseases.Advises patients concerning diet, hygiene, and methods for prevention of disease.Reports births, deaths, and outbreak of contagious diseases to governmental authorities.Refers AccelHealth patients to medical and/or behavioral specialists for specialized treatment.Performs minor surgery according to Board of Directors approved delineation of clinical privileges.Conducts physical examinations to provide information needed for admission to school, employment, or eligibility for insurance coverage or other reasons.Participates in the analysis of community health problems and the development of a community health care plan.Complies with credentialing requirements and submits requested information on a timely basis.Assists Chief Medical Officer in development of professional medical direction in development and expression of AccelHealth philosophical concepts and goals.May oversee supervision of midlevel practitioners.Performs other related duties incidental to the work described herein as may be assigned or delegated by the Chief Medical Officer in keeping with the agency's philosophy, purpose, priorities, goals, and objectives.IV. PERFORMANCE STANDARDS:Performance will be evaluated by the Chief Medical Officer, using the AccelHealth Performance Evaluation Form; wherein a satisfactory overall rating is considered a minimal acceptable level of performance.V. ADDITIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES:May assist other staff members with their duties as workload dictates.Completes required CME per specialization and attends seminars, complies with in-service training requirements, attends mandatory staff meetings and conferences as needed or requested.Uses equipment safely and effectively.Demonstrates an appropriate level of knowledge of infection control for the assigned duties, awareness of the organization’s mission and values, knowledge of patient rights.Demonstrates knowledge of policies and procedures for safety in the workplace including response to: employee injury, fire, security, incidents, ban on smoking, utility failure, response to medical emergencies, and handling of hazardous material.Uses and protects access code for computer and time station.Utilizes the employee handbook, chain of supervision and other resources.

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