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_
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This position provides comprehensive coordinated primary and preventive health care services to an ethnically diverse patient population within their appropriate scope of practice._x000D_
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Minimum Qualifications:_x000D_
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Education:_x000D_
* Physician licensed to practice in the State of Alaska; Board Certified in appropriate primary care specialty. _x000D_
* Current certification in BLS._x000D_
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Experience:_x000D_
* Graduation from residency program; currently practicing Family Practice with Obstetric care; Family Practice without Obstetric care preferred. _x000D_
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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_
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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.