Family Medicine Opening in Freeland, 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
Freeland, Washington, United States
Visa Sponsorship
No
Job Description
Last Update:
2/21/25
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.