Family Medicine Opening in Freeland, WA
Saint Louis, MO, 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
Freeland, Washington, United States
Visa Sponsorship
No
Job Description
Last Update:
12/06/24
**Primary Care Physician opportunity in Freeland, Washington**
- Located in Freeland, WA - Seattle 120m
**Position Details:**
- Full-time, Days 10 hour, 4 days per week
- Primary Care & Walk-in Clinics
- Responsibilities include direct patient care, oversight/supervision of mid-level practitioners, liaison activities with local medical staff members and participation in policy development and long-term planning for clinic operations.
- Provides direct services to patients on ongoing basis at clinic sites, via current caseload as well as consultation with mid-level staff.
- Provides for the clinical supervision of mid-level staff, and remains available as a resource for planning, implementing, and evaluating patient care services.
- Periodically reviews medical records as part of patient care evaluation process.
- Ensures that ongoing patient and family education is provided and facilitates the development & evaluation of standardized education plans and approaches.
- Assists in ongoing Quality Improvement activities, including planning, conducting, reporting, and evaluation via the performance review process.
- Provides leadership and direction to mid-level practitioner staff in accordance with practice act guidelines, as well as department & system goals and objectives.
- Assists in professional growth and development of clinical staff, including education within and beyond the department.
- Participates in and fosters ongoing staff communication and support via regular staff meetings, work group meetings, committees, etc.
*Works closely with the Clinic Manager to:*
- Foster open, supportive communication and conflict management within and beyond the clinics.
- Establish and maintain a departmental climate conducive to healthy work relationships and collaboration.
- Participates in interdepartmental meetings and work groups as required or requested.
- Serves as a resource to other departments and community providers as needed.
- Provides community education and/or information as requested and attends community meetings as appropriate.
- Assumes responsibility for own professional education and developmental needs, and seeks support and assistance as needed.
*The following are expectations of all employees:*
- Attends a minimum of 80% of monthly department provider meetings throughout the year. Actively participates in monthly department provider meetings, to include active participation in setting department goals and supporting department functions to meet set goals.
- Checks hospital email account a minimum of three (3) times per week.
- Utilizes AIDET in all interactions with patients, employees, and visitors.
- Completes all mandatory education within given timeframe.
- Adheres to all hospital, department, and safety policies, procedures, and guidelines at all times.
- All employees are required to maintain confidentiality in accordance with organizational policy, state and federal regulations including not but limited to the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA).
**Qualifications & Job Knowledge:**
- Education:
- Degree in medicine (MD or DO) from a nationally accredited allopathic or osteopathic medical school.
- Training and Experience:
- A minimum of three years as a physician, practicing in a primary care specialty.
- Minimum of one to three years experience in supervision of mid-level practitioners and/or rural health clinic setting preferred.
- Must demonstrate ability to provide oversight and support to mid-level staff.
- Must possess working knowledge of factors impacting clinic practice and rural health clinic status, including standards of care, reimbursement issues, industry trends, and networking.
- Certificates, Licenses, Registrations:
- Current professional licensure in Washington State required.
- Board Certified or Board Eligible in Family Practice, Internal Medicine, Pediatrics, or Geriatrics required.
- Active unrestricted DEA license required.
- BLS & ACLS required.
**Benefit Information and Wage Transparency:**
- Employees who work a 0.5 FTE or higher are categorized as, benefit eligible.
- Full-Time Salary Range: $250,000 - $275,000
- Sign-On Bonus Available Up To $20K
- Medical and Prescription Coverage
- Dental, Vision coverage
- Healthcare flexible spending account
- Life and accidental death and dismemberment (AD&D) insurance
- Voluntary life insurance
- Long-term disability plan
- EAP
**About the location:**
Freeland is a fast-growing, unincorporated community on South Whidbey Island. It is a very rural area, but the views and access to beaches is nice. There are a lot of great places to go to with friends and families. There are multiple beaches perfect for watching the sunset. Estimated pay range/amount is $250,000 - $275,000. Estimated pay range/amount is $250,000 - $275,000.