Family Medicine Physician-Idaho

Family Medicine Physician (MD/DO) – Job Description

Position Summary
The Family Medicine Physician provides comprehensive, continuous medical care to individuals and families across the lifespan. This role emphasizes preventive care, health maintenance, and the diagnosis and management of acute and chronic medical conditions while coordinating care across the healthcare continuum.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide primary medical care to patients of all ages

• Evaluate, diagnose, and treat acute illnesses and injuries

• Manage chronic medical conditions such as diabetes, hypertension, asthma, and cardiovascular disease

• Deliver preventive care including wellness visits, health screenings, and immunizations

• Provide patient education on health promotion, disease prevention, and lifestyle modification

• Order, interpret, and review diagnostic tests, laboratory studies, and imaging

• Perform office-based procedures within scope of practice

• Coordinate care with specialists, hospitals, and ancillary services

• Provide inpatient care, rounding, or call coverage as assigned (if applicable)

• Document patient encounters accurately and timely in the medical record

• Participate in quality improvement, patient safety, and compliance initiatives

• Adhere to evidence-based clinical guidelines and ethical standards

Qualifications

• Medical degree (MD or DO) from an accredited medical school

• Completion of an accredited Family Medicine residency program

• Board eligible or board certified in Family Medicine

• Active state medical license or eligibility for licensure

• Strong clinical judgment, communication, and interpersonal skills

• Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team

Work Environment

• May include outpatient clinics, inpatient hospital settings, or a combination of both

• Schedule varies based on practice model and coverage needs

Physical Requirements

• Ability to sit, stand, and move throughout clinical environments

• Manual dexterity to perform examinations and procedures

• Ability to assist with patient mobility as needed