Summary: This position is responsible for providing health care to patients within the outpatient clinic.

Responsibilities:

· Perform examinations, obtain complete medical histories, and assess health status.

· Document patient information and care in EHR.

· Order and interpret laboratory and diagnostic tests and procedures.

· Prescribe medications and treat illnesses.

· Instruct patient/family regarding medications and treatments. Educate patients regarding medical conditions, treatments, medications, and preventative measures as necessary.

· Coordinate appropriate specialty referrals.

· Consult with or refers more complicated medical cases to other physicians as needed.

· Educate patients about disease prevention, protection, and reproductive health.

· Performing a wide range of tests.

· Filling in at Urgent Care when required.

· Cover equal share of after hours call.

Requirements

Requirements:

· Current Colorado State License and DEA.

· Knowledge of patient assessment techniques including taking medical histories, performing physicals, evaluating health status including state of wellness, and compliance with care recommendations.

· Knowledge of how to use medical equipment and instruments to administer patient care.

· Knowledge of diagnosing and treating medical problems and developing care plans.

· Knowledge of medical records and documentation in confidential manner.

· Skill in accurately evaluating patient problems and providing appropriate advice, intervention, or referral.

· Skill in developing/revising patient care based on patient status.

· Ability to make responsible decisions within scope of practice.

· Ability to collaborate effectively with other care providers on complicated cases.

· Ability to mentor APCs.

· Ability to maintain quality control standards.

· Ability to react calmly and effectively in emergency situations.

· Ability to interpret, adapt, and apply guidelines and procedures.

· Ability to communicate clearly and establish/maintain effective working relationships with patients, medical staff, and the public.

· Ability to type efficiently and communicate electronically.

· Immunization against Hepatitis B and MMR or statement of exemption.

Education: Doctorate of Medicine, Valid license to practice in Colorado and board certified (ABFM or ABIM)

Experience: 3 years of Family Practice or Internal Medicine residency

Mental and Physical Requirements: Varied activities including standing, walking, reaching, bending, and lifting. This position requires full range of body motion including handling and lifting patients, manual and finger dexterity, and eye-hand coordination. Must be able to use a variety of office equipment. May require working under stressful conditions.

Conditions: Normal office and exam room environment. The position requires the ability to work under pressure and with a diverse population, including staff, physicians, APCs, clients, patients, insurance companies, labs, hospitals, and other members of the public on a regular basis. The position may cause exposure to communicable diseases, bodily fluids, toxic substances, ionizing radiation, medicinal preparations, and other conditions common to a clinical environment.

Cedar Point Health

Open Positions (1)

Other

Physician - Family Medicine/Primary Care