Family Medicine Physician

Optum; Tucson (AZ); On-site; USD 200,000 - 220,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare organization in Tucson, AZ is seeking a Primary Care Physician to provide comprehensive care. Responsibilities include examining and treating patients, formulating treatment plans, and maintaining quality care standards. Candidates must hold an active Arizona medical license and be board certified in Family Medicine. Join us and experience the rewarding field of medicine in a vibrant community.

Responsibilities

• Examine, diagnose and treat patients for acute injuries.
• Counsel and educate patients and families about conditions.
• Document chief complaint and medical history.
• Formulate diagnostic and treatment plans.
• Prescribe and administer medications.
• Order lab and imaging tests.
• Coordinate care with specialists.
• Complete documentation in a timely manner.
• Maintain quality of care standards.

Skills

Active and unrestricted Arizona medical license

Board certified in Family Medicine

Current and unrestricted DEA certificate

Job description

Overview

Optum AZ is seeking a Primary Care Physician to join our team in Tucson, AZ. Optum is a clinician-led care organization that is changing the way clinicians work and live. As a member of the Optum Care Delivery team, you’ll be an integral part of our vision to make healthcare better for everyone. At Optum, you’ll have the clinical resources, data and support of a global organization behind you so you can help your patients live healthier lives. Join us and discover how rewarding medicine can be while Caring. Connecting. Growing together.

About the Role:

As a Primary Care Physician, you will be responsible for providing comprehensive care to patients, ensuring their health and well-being through various medical practices.

Responsibilities

• Examines, diagnoses and treats patients for acute injuries, infections, and illnesses
• Counsels and educates patients and families about acute and chronic conditions or concerns
• Documents items such as: chief complaint, past medical, family, and social history, review of systems, examinations, medications, allergies, assessment and plan
• Formulates diagnostic and treatment plans
• Prescribes and administers medications, therapies, and procedures
• Orders lab and imaging tests to determine and manage an immediate treatment plan and provides advice on follow up
• Responsible for the coordination of care with specialists and appropriate ancillary services
• Completes all documentation and paperwork in a timely manner
• Maintains quality of care standards as defined by the practice

Qualifications

• Active and unrestricted Arizona medical license
• Board certified in Family Medicine
• Current and unrestricted DEA certificate

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