Physician

Job Title: PhysicianRevision Date: 04/02/2020Dept./ Program: Primary CareEmployment Status: Full TimeDivision: Health SystemsFLSA Status:Exempt-ProfessionalReports To: Clinical Medical DirectorSchedule: ExemptSupervises: Provides clinical guidance of iMedical Providers to include: iPhysicians, Nurse Practitioners, and Physician AssistantsPreference:TERO Ordinance 2017-01, P.L. 93-638Job Summary:i The Physician role coordinates clinical care, in collaboration with the Clinical Medical Director and the Primary Care Manager for the Dena'ina Wellness Center (DWC) Medical Program to ensure that quality care is provided. The Physician provides guidance of other providers and also performs direct patient care. Participates in population-based care management, public health efforts, and provides guidance in the appropriate utilization of healthcare resources. Promotes, consults, and may champion process improvement initiatives, which may include, but not limited to, the Institutes for Healthcare Improvement (IHI), Chronic disease models, integration of care, the Indian Health Service (IHS) - Improvement in Patient Care (IPC), and patient centered medical home models. Provide consultation to the DWC Health Leadership teamEssential Functions:Assumes a clinical leadership role for a primary care teamWorks with the primary healthcare, behavioral health, dental, family and social services teams for a patient centered, integrated model of careWork with the primary healthcare team to provide patients with primary medical care services adhering to the Kenaitze Indian tribe and medical standards of careAnalyze reports, test results, medical records and examinations to diagnose condition of patients and optimize patient treatment optionsParticipates in administrative decision making and recommends policies and proceduresPartners with Clinical Medical Director to optimize flow, maximize productivity, and ensure patient access while maintaining quality careConsults with Clinical Medical Director and Primary Care Manger in creating medical protocol standardization and ensure that providers practice to the accepted standards of careIn collaboration with health leadership team, recommends new and innovative modalities for treatment of various health conditionsAnalyzes and consults with Clinical Medical Director, Primary Care Manager, and Infection Control/Employee Health Specialist on epidemiology data to assess health trends, identify needs and opportunities to improve healthcareEffectively utilizes electronic health record (EHR) to document clinical activity and management population health appropriate interventionsPrescribe pharmaceuticals, other medications and treatment regiments to treat identified and documented conditions.It is the intent of this job description to highlight the essential functions of the positions; however, it is not an all inclusive list. The incumbent may be called upon and required to follow or perform other duties and tasks requested by his/her supervisor, consistent with the purpose of the positions.Working Conditions Lifting Requirements Medium work - exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 20 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objectsPhysical Requirements Stand or Sit (Stationary position)Walk (Move, traverse)Use hands/fingers to handle or feel (Operate, Activate, Use, Prepare, Inspect, Place, ,Detect, Position)Stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl (Position self (to), Move)Talk/hear (Communicate, Detect, Converse with Discern, Convey, Express oneself, Exchange information)See (Detect, Determine, Perceive, Identify, Recognize, Judge, Observe, Inspect, Estimate, Assess)Taste/Smell (Detect, Distinguish, Determine)Pushing or PullingRepetitive MotionHazards and Atmospheric Conditions Other: BiohazardOSHA Categories Category I - Duties performed routinely require exposure to blood, body fluid and tissueEquipment and Tools Standard medical office equipmentComputer,