Family Practice Physician – Community Health & Patient-Centered Care |Chehalis ( BB 135525)

Minimum Qualifications
Education
- Graduate of an accredited medical school.
- Completion of an ACGME-accredited residency program.
- Board certification.
Licensure and Certification
- Current, unrestricted Washington State medical license in good standing.
- Meets insurability requirements under the Federal Tort Claims Act (FTCA) or Client's professional liability insurance policy.
- Unrestricted prescribing privileges, including controlled substances.
Experience

- Minimum of two years of clinical practice or direct patient care experience following completion of training.
Required Skills and Competencies
- Compassionate approach to patient care and commitment to healthcare.
- Strong active listening and communication skills.
- Ability to work effectively with diverse populations.
- Excellent interpersonal and relationship-building abilities.
- Independent clinical judgment and decision-making.
- Ability to evaluate complex situations and make appropriate clinical decisions.
Primary Responsibilities
Clinical Care and Regulatory Compliance
- Provide professional medical services within the scope of training, qualifications, and responsibilities.
- Deliver appropriate, continuous patient care in accordance with Client policies and applicable medical standards.
- Direct and coordinate diagnostic evaluations, treatment services, and ongoing patient care.
- Maintain compliance with applicable federal and state regulations.
- Keep medical staff informed of relevant medical alerts, CDC guidance, infectious disease outbreaks in Lewis County, pharmaceutical safety announcements, adverse effects, and product recalls.
Medical Documentation and Records

- Maintain accurate and timely medical records and patient documentation in accordance with Client policies.

Professional Commitment
- Devote full-time professional efforts to the practice of medicine as a Client employee.
- Participate in occasional professional speaking, writing, publishing, and lecturing activities, provided they do not interfere with clinical responsibilities.
- Understand that services performed outside Client employment or care provided to Client patients outside the scope of employment are not covered by Client's professional liability policy.
Provider Collaboration and Clinical Support
- Collaborate with other providers to support effective practice operations.
- Provide clinical consultations and guidance regarding patient diagnoses and treatment.
- Participate in peer review processes supporting the maintenance of clinical privileges.
- Review test results and correspondence for patients of absent providers, with back-office assistance when necessary.
- Assist with urgent clinical staffing needs and provider coverage.
Call Coverage

- Participate equitably in call coverage with other practice physicians and qualified providers approved by Client.

Communication and Professional Representation
- Represent Client professionally when interacting with patients, visitors, colleagues, and stakeholders.
- Maintain respectful and positive working relationships.
- Communicate openly with other physicians regarding patient care.
- Explain procedures and treatments to patients before they are performed.
- Provide clinical expertise in developing medical management goals, policies, and practices.
Referral and Consultant Relationships
- Develop and maintain relationships with referral sources and consulting providers.
- Ensure appropriate and timely follow-up on patient consultations.
Professional Development

- Attend conferences, seminars, and other professional activities aligned with clinical, networking, and informational needs.

Patient Experience and Quality Improvement
- Identify and implement opportunities to improve patient care and the patient and family experience.
- Provide appropriate channels for patients to express concerns about clinic operations.
- Improve patient flow and overall clinic efficiency.
Interdepartmental Coordination and Staff Relationships
- Promote effective collaboration among providers, front-office and back-office staff, medical and dental clinics, mental health personnel, pharmacy staff, and administration.
- Assess clinic staffing needs, particularly for back-office and provider teams.
- Work with clinic leadership to address and resolve staff conflicts.
Patient-Centered Medical Home (PCMH) and Team-Based Care
- Coordinate patient care through daily team huddles.
- Identify populations at risk.
- Monitor population health outcomes for the physician's patient panel.
- Empower patients through education and self-management support.
Training and Meetings
- Attend required monthly department meetings and training sessions.
- Complete annual online training programs specified by Client.