Family Medicine job opening: Fairbanks, AK
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 Fairbanks, Alaska, United States
Visa Sponsorship No

Job Description

Last Update: 6/15/24
**Family Medicine Opening in Alaska**_x000D_ Fairbanks, AK_x000D_ Full Time_x000D_ Employed_x000D_ _x000D_ This position provides comprehensive coordinated primary and preventive health care services to an ethnically diverse patient population within their appropriate scope of practice._x000D_ _x000D_ Minimum Qualifications:_x000D_ _x000D_ Education:_x000D_ * Physician licensed to practice in the State of Alaska; Board Certified in appropriate primary care specialty. _x000D_ * Current certification in BLS._x000D_ _x000D_ Experience:_x000D_ * Graduation from residency program; currently practicing Family Practice with Obstetric care; Family Practice without Obstetric care preferred. _x000D_ _x000D_ Essential Functions:_x000D_ * Provide direct outpatient patient care in accordance with productivity expectations._x000D_ * Coordinate inpatient care with other physicians at Fairbanks Memorial Hospital and Denali Center._x000D_ * Provide consultation to Advanced Practice Providers._x000D_ * Provide after-hours call coverage in coordination with other medical staff ensuring continuity of patient care._x000D_ * Coordinate with Centers and communitys providers ensuring delivery of integrated comprehensive primary care services._x000D_ * Work as interdisciplinary team member with Clinical Staff Coordinator, Nurse Case Manager, Behavioral Health Providers and clinical support staff._x000D_ * Participate in the Patient-Centered Medical Home activities, including oversight of pre-visit preparation and running daily team huddles._x000D_ * Participate in continuous quality improvement activities._x000D_ * Assist in development and review of clinical procedures._x000D_ * Remain current with standards of primary health care practice._x000D_ * Comply with centers policies and procedures._x000D_ * Utilize personal computer._x000D_ * Other duties as assigned._x000D_ _x000D_ Knowledge, Skills and Abilities_x000D_ * Ability to support and work collaboratively with clinicians and administrators to oversee clinical and business plan._x000D_ * Ability to obtain and maintain hospital privileges at Fairbanks Memorial Hospital within outpatient scope of practice._x000D_ * Experience in dealing with medically underserved populations and cultural competency._x000D_ * Ability to coordinate care with physicians and other allied health and social service providers._x000D_ * Ability to provide consultation to Advanced Practice Providers (e.g. Nurse Practitioners and Physician Assistants)._x000D_ * Excellent oral and written communication, problem solving and negotiation skills._x000D_ * Ability to work as successful integrated multi-disciplinary primary health care team.