Locum Street Medicine Physician

Pay Range: $125.00 – $190.00 USD hourly. Donxe2x80x99t meet every single requirement? At CHAS Health we are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive, and authentic workplace. If youxe2x80x99re excited about this role but your past experience doesnxe2x80x99t align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyway! You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles. Purpose of Job: Improve the overall health of the communities we serve by providing primary medical services at CHAS clinics in accordance with policies, procedures and regulations of the CHAS Board of Directors and administration as follows: Essential Duties and Responsibilities: Treats a mixed patient population, across gender, age and ethnicity, as well as insured and un-insured patients. Examines patient to determine general physical condition. Performs physical examinations and preventive health measures within prescribed guidelines. Orders or executes various tests, analyses, and diagnostic images to provide information on patient’s condition. Analyzes reports and findings and diagnoses condition. Prescribes or recommends drugs or other forms of treatment such as physical therapy, inhalation therapy, or related therapeutic procedures. Orders inoculations and vaccinations for patients to immunize from communicable diseases. Performs minor surgery. Refers patients to medical specialist or other practitioner for specialized treatment. Advises patients concerning diet, hygiene, and methods for prevention of disease. Records and/or signs off on physical findings, and formulates plan and prognosis, based on patient’s condition, in patientxe2x80x99s electronic chart in accordance with established standards. Reports births, deaths, and outbreak of contagious diseases to governmental authorities. Participates in provider staff meetings to develop problem-solving techniques, and acquire team-building skills. Participates in peer reviews. Represents CHAS at conferences, meetings, and continuing education programs. Participates in clinic QI initiatives as requested. Performs other duties assigned, including supporting the CHAS Health Mission and Core Values. Administrative and Supervisory responsibility: o Performs clinical services as directed by the CCO. Precepts physician assistant students, nurse practitioner students, and other identified students as requested. Supervises assigned Physician Assistants. Serves as a resource to mid-level providers in clinic. Advocates for mid-levels to outside health agencies. Qualifications: Education/Experience: Completion of accredited medical doctor or doctor of osteopathy program required. Board certification or board xe2x80x93 eligible in area of specialty (internists/pediatricians, family practice, obstetrics/gynecology) required. Family Practice specialty strongly preferred. Previous experience working with underserved populations highly desired. Certification through the Drug Enforcement Agency and valid licensure in Washington State required. Skills: Must be able to secure credentialing through identified agencies (Medicare, Medicaid, etc.). Effective oral and written communication skills required. Commitment to supporting a safe, respectful, equitable, and inclusive environment required. Computer skills required. EHR experience preferred. BLS (CPR/AED) required. Valid drivers’ license and insurance required. Physical Demands: Providers must be able to move around the facility between 1/3rd and 2/3rds of the day, as well as sit at a workstation or in patient rooms. Using hands occurs over 2/3rds of the day, while reaching with arms occurs less than 1/3rd of the day. Communicating is also required over 2/3rds of the day, while climbing, stooping or crawling is minimal. Lifting up to 10 lbs. occurs about half the time, while up to and above 25 lbs. occurs only occasionally. The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Behaviors Preferred Detail Oriented: Capable of carrying out a given task with all details necessary to get the task done well Thought Provoking: Capable of making others think deeply on a subject Team Player: Works well as a member of a group Motivations Preferred Ability to Make an Impact: Inspired to perform well by the ability to contribute to the success of a project or the organization

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