Family Medicine Opening in Othello, WA
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
Othello, Washington, United States
Visa Sponsorship
No
Job Description
Last Update:
7/03/24
**Family Medicine Physician Opportunity: Othello, WA**
Located 60 miles from Yakima; 150 miles from Seattle
**Position Details:**
- Full-time; Permanent
- Physician salary range: $225,000 - $260,000 (plus RVU Incentive Bonus) DOE with ability to go higher for highly experienced candidates.
- Excellent benefits, including Dental, Vision and Medical
- On site fitness center
- Provide primary, acute and chronic patient care (including emergency care) to include, but not limited to, ambulatory clinical care at an Association operated Community Health Center, and/or out-patient or in-patient medical, surgical and maternity care at a hospital or nursing home.
- Develop and maintain good rapport with patients, treating each one equally without regard to their race, creed, color, sex, or socioeconomic status.
- Perform clinic health care duties for an agreed upon number of hours per week. These hours will be determined by mutual consent between the Physician and the Executive Director. They will be maintained flexible in order to allow for hospital duties, continued education activities, and the needs of clinic patients.
- Maintain full active hospital privileges at Community Hospital.
- Serve as Preceptor to Physicians in training, PAs, and FNPs, as requested by the Medical Officer.
- Keep accurate, up-to-date records of all clinical activities pertaining to patient care. Record keeping shall be in accordance with medical records protocol with only approved forms used.
- Meet all requirements with regard to approved continuing medical education. Advise Medical Director or preferences in advance to accommodate appropriate scheduling.
- Participate in and be part of the Health Care Provider Quality Assurance Peer Review Program.
- Attend staff conferences and medical meetings.
- Be available for consultation with other Health Care Providers and the Director and Board of Directors. Consultation may include, but shall not be limited to, administrative matters, medical or business policy and procedures, personnel policy, training and education for employees and patients, governmental regulations, program planning and evaluation, and quality of care assurance.
- Any questions regarding Board activity, Board Committees, requests from the Board, etc., shall first be discussed with the Chief Medical Officer.
- Devote entire time and attention to the practice of this profession, together with such administrative and management duties as may be required.
**Qualifications & skills:**
- Graduate of an accredited Medical School.
- Maintain authoritative skill and knowledge in the principles of sound medical practice.
- Secure good working knowledge of administrative and personnel practices.
- Familiarity with the scope of practice and general knowledge of the regulatory authority governing the practice of physicians, physician assistants and nurse practitioners.
- Be attuned to the unique needs of the indigent and underserved with practice emphasis on rural medicine needs.
- At least one year of internship.
- Licensed to practice Medicine in the State of Washington.
- Ability to prepare basic correspondence and simple reports in Microsoft Word.
- Ability to use Microsoft Excel to create tables and simple displays of information.
- Ability to create basic presentations in Microsoft PowerPoint.
- Proficient in the use of Electronic Medical Record Software.
**About the Practice:**
- Looking to provide the best healthcare services to our patients, which begins with competent and caring healthcare providers.
- Healthcare teams work cross-disciplines to develop holistic wellness plans to better serve patients. You will have the opportunity to collaborate with peers, be challenged regularly, supported, and most importantly be exposed to and treat a variety of health needs. State-of-the-art facilities allow you to learn and utilize the latest in healthcare technology and process.
- As a federally qualified health center (FQHC), our integrated health clinics offer a unique opportunity for providers. Physicians care for patients throughout their continuum of health, administering primary, acute, and chronic care in both out-patient (ambulatory clinic) and in-patient settings (emergency, hospital, and area nursing care facilities as needed).
- Responsible for effectively communicating basic or non-technical information to co-workers and others
- Ability to provide effective communication of information in written (including electronic) correspondence.
- Job duties require the effective communication of information during informal and formal verbal presentations.
- Bi-lingual (English/Spanish) preferred but not required
**Locations:**
Located in the heart of Othello's trade area, Medical Group's three service areas offer opportunity and a quality of life that is rare in todays busy world. Othello, Mattawa and Connell are a collection of communities that combine the best of small town America with easy access to large-city amenities.
Within three hours, enjoy professional football, baseball, basketball, and men and women's soccer, and the famous Pikes Place Market in downtown Seattle, Washington. Less than 90 minutes away find nightlife, concerts and music, mountain-town charm, and scenic views in Spokane or Tri-Cities. The Columbia Basin and surrounding area is also home to the country's finest wineries. Tour and taste at any of more than 300 local wineries, and attend one of the several annual wine festivals.
With no shortage of outdoor pursuit and adventure, the Columbia Basin offers everything from water sports to golfing and biking to bird watching, wildlife spotting, and hunting. Lake Coeur dAlene and Schweitzer Mountain are right at your fingertips with nearby rivers, lakes and mountains just minutes from your doorstep. Weekly Farmers Markets throughout the summer and the annual professional Adams County Fair and Rodeo assure there is no shortage of activity for anyone in the family.