Family Medicine job opening: Columbus, KS
Saint Louis, Missouri, United States
Job Summary
Occupation
Physician
Specialty
Family Practice-Without OB
Degree Required
MD/DO
Position Type
Full-Time
Work Environment
Hospital
Clinic/Private Practice
Location
Columbus, Kansas, United States
Visa Sponsorship
No
Job Description
Last Update:
6/15/24
**Family Medicine opening in Kansas**_x000D_
Located in Columbus, KS_x000D_
26 miles to Joplin, MO _x000D_
109 miles to Tulsa, OK _x000D_
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Description_x000D_
This position is part of the medical clinical team. This position is responsible for delivering preventive, diagnostic, treatment, patient education and referral care rendered by the center. This position is accountable for the delivery and quality of all services provided the provider and any supervised mid-level providers. Participates in quality improvement initiatives as assigned by the medical director. _x000D_
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ESSENTIAL DUTIES_x000D_
- Provides complete, comprehensive outpatient care for patients including health examinations and treatment of medical conditions, to include follow-up of problems detected. _x000D_
- Responsible to manage acute and chronic illness, routine care through care plans that are coordinated, when appropriate, with the patient's behavioral health provider_x000D_
- Responsible to make appropriate referrals to internal disciplines and/or external resources/agencies for additional services required._x000D_
- Prescribes medications for patients for treatment of conditions, as indicated. _x000D_
- Provides clinical consultation to other providers as needed._x000D_
- Oversee mid-level providers responsible for providing medical services, as assigned._x000D_
- Oversee medical students, as assigned._x000D_
- Responsible for accurate, timely, and clear medical record documentation._x000D_
- Provide appropriate follow-up with clinical support staff to include telephone/written correspondence (e.g. inform patients of test results)._x000D_
- Provides clear written and oral communication to patients/guardians, and employees._x000D_
- Participates in an on-call system for after-hours care and care for inpatient population, as assigned. _x000D_
- Ability to weigh the relative costs and benefits of a potential action. _x000D_
- Assures that the medical/clinical policies as related to the health services are current and accurate. _x000D_
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QUALIFICATIONS_x000D_
- Full licensure to practice medicine in the State of Kansas and/or Oklahoma._x000D_
- Graduation from an accredited school of medicine._x000D_
- Completion of residency in appropriate specialty_x000D_
- Board Certified in appropriate specialty._x000D_
- A strong community/public health orientation, preferred. _x000D_
- Commitment to serving the underserved.