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: 10/30/24
**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.