Primary Care Physician Job Coos Bay area,Oregon USA,Doctor/Physician

Job Details

Job Location:

Coos Bay, OR 97420

Position Type:
Full Time

Education Level: Graduate Degree

Salary Range: $ - $ Salary/year

This position is a covered position as defined in the Coquille Indian Tribe Chapter 185 Child Protection Ordinance.

Candidate must pass a pre-employment drug screen and Criminal and Character Background Check.

JOB SUMMARY OF MAJOR FUNCTIONS

Under the administrative supervision of the Health and Wellness Division Chief Executive Officer, the Primary Care Physician is a physician qualified by virtue of training and experience in the practice of medicine or osteopathy, is licensed as a Doctor of Medicine or osteopathy and is Board Certified in Family Practice or Internal Medicine. The Primary Care Physician establishes a clinical culture and promotes professional, clinical and ethical values and standards.

They also focus on building a welcoming working environment, promoting the tribe’s culture, vision and values. The Primary Care Physician is expected to collaborate with other department leaders (including teams in Coos Bay) to establish consistent patient experience and workflows between KWC locations. Hours worked may require availability outside of standard operating hours of the Ko-Kwel Wellness Centers

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

The Primary Care Physician will abide by laws and regulations of the Coquille Indian Tribe and by the policies and procedures of Ko-Kwel Wellness Center; and in direct compliance with all applicable state, federal, local and AAAHC rules, regulations, and standards.

The Primary Care Physician provides primary medical care to patients of the Ko-Kwel Wellness Center in Coos Bay Oregon. Coverage at the Ko-Kwel Wellness Center
- Eugene may occasionally be needed.

Responsible for the medical practice oversight of primary care and CLIA waived laboratory in the absence of the Medical Director

Provide clinical support and consultation to the primary care providers as needed.

Maintain timely, complete and accurate documentation of services provided.

Coquille Indian Tribe documentation of services provided in provider practice, as appropriate; and to meet performance plan metrics.

Facilitate coordination and continuity of services to patients.

Provide leadership and guidance to FNPs, PA-Cs, RNs, PMHNPs and other clinic staff to ensure quality practices by complying with clinic policies, protocols, and workflow in collaboration with the Medical Director

Support the organization with project development and implementing changes.

Support annual evaluation process for FNPs, PA-Cs, PMHNPs, Clinical Services Administrator, RNs if needed.

Collaborate with Medical Director, Clinical Services Administrator and KWC Leadership for staff development in alignment with accreditation, federal, state, and Tribal policies and regulations.

Collaborate with Medical Director and other KWC Leadership to ensure consistent implementation of workflows, quality improvement processes, and clinical standards to achieve a consistent high quality health care experience for KWC patients.

Participate in providing medical perspective in incident reviews, patient complaints, and peer reviews if needed.

Participate in monthly Quality Improvement Committee, chart reviews, peer reviews, and other administrative as needed.

Support Physician Associates collaboratives.

Responsible for working collaboratively with KWC Leadership for identifying additional program needs for KWC patients.

Other duties as assigned.

The above statements reflect the general duties considered necessary to describe the principal functions of the job as identified and shall not be considered as a detailed description of all work requirements that may be inherent in the job. This position may involve transporting Native Americans and Non-Native patients and clients in Tribal vehicles, employee-owned vehicles and rental vehicles to and from a variety of KWC Eugene functions and activities.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

Requires the ability to communicate orally, repetitive movement of the wrists, hands and/or fingers, often requires walking, standing, sitting for extended periods of time, raising or lowering objects, stooping and occasionally requires lifting up to 25 pounds. Will often be required to travel by automobile, commercial or private carrier. Local travel is frequently required; statewide and national travel is occasionally required.

The individual must perform the essential duties and responsibilities with or without reasonable accommodation…