Physician – Family Medicine

Job Description:

SUMMARY

Under indirect supervision, provides and manages direct health care for a specified patient population.

PRINCIPAL ACTIVITIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Provides and manages direct patient care, including physical examinations, evaluations, assessments, diagnoses and treatment for a specified patient population.
• Prescribes pharmaceuticals, other medications, and treatment regimens as appropriate to assessed medical conditions.
• Refers patients to specialists and to relevant patient care components as appropriate.
• Trains and supervises medical students and residents engaged in specialty activities and procedures, as appropriate.
• May manage the daily operations of a specific medical program, patient care unit, or research function.
• Directs and coordinates the patient care activities of nursing and support staff as required.
• Follows established departmental policies, procedures, and objectives, continuous quality improvement objectives, and safety, environmental, and/or infection control standards.
• As appropriate to the position, participates in specified health promotion, education and/or prevention programs.
• Performs miscellaneous job-related duties as assigned.

PHYSICAL & MENTAL DEMANDS

• Moderate physical activity.
• Requires handling of average-weight objects up to 25 pounds.
• Standing and/or walking for more than four (4) hours per day.

WORKING CONDITIONS & ENVIRONMENT

• Work involves considerable exposure to unusual elements, such as extreme temperatures, dirt, dust, fumes, smoke, unpleasant odors, and/or loud noises.
• Work environment involves exposure to potentially dangerous materials and situations that require following extensive safety precautions and may include the use of protective equipment.
• Will work with blood or blood-borne pathogens and will require OSHA training.

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT

• Successful candidate must submit to post offer, pre-employment physical examination/medical history check.
• CPR Certified
• Pre-employment background investigation will be required.
• Able to obtain Oregon state licensure within 90 days of employment.

JOB LOCATION

Three Rivers Health Center
150 S. Wall
Coos Bay, OR 97420

Apply online @ www.ctclusi.org

Open Until Filled

Experience and Skills:

MINIMUM JOB REQUIREMENTS

• Must have medical licensure in the State of Oregon and must be board eligible or certified in Family Medicine
• Medical degree from approved medical school
• Medical doctor with 3 to 5 years of directly related experience which may include residency in a directly related medical specialty.
• Federal DEA Certification; Medical Specialty License or Certification; Board certified or Board Eligible in Specified Area of Medical Specialty.
• Experience in Telemedicine
• Ability to observe, assess, and record symptoms, reactions, and progress.
• Knowledge of legal and ethical standards for the delivery of medical care.
• Knowledge of relevant drugs and non-pharmaceutical patient care aids and ability to prescribe dosages and instruct patients in correct usage.
• Ability to maintain quality, safety, and/or infection control standards.
• Knowledge of community medical diagnostic and patient care services in area of medical expertise.
• Knowledge of related accreditation and certification requirements.
• Knowledge of current principles, methods and procedures for the delivery of medical evaluation, diagnosis and treatment in area of expertise.
• Ability to work both independently and in a team environment.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to supervise, advice, and train clinical professionals and/or students in area of expertise.
• Ability to develop and present educational programs and/or workshops.