Family Practice Physician

Altru Health; Devils Lake (ND); On-site; USD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health plan

401(k) retirement plan

Dental plan

Vision plan

Life and disability insurance

Education assistance

Paid time off (PTO)

Job summary

Altru Health in Devils Lake, ND seeks a Family Medicine Physician to evaluate, diagnose, and treat patients at Altru Clinic. The physician will provide comprehensive care for injuries and illnesses and counsel patients on preventive health measures.

The role requires maintaining documentation to ensure quality patient care and appropriate reimbursement, meeting annual engagement and quality & safety goals, and supporting department objectives.

Qualifications

• Doctorate within medical practice from an accredited school.
• Must be admissible to sit for either the Canadian or American Board or be certified by the Canadian Board and be members of either the Royal College of Physicians or Royal College of Surgeons, American board certification or the American Osteopathic Association (AOA) board certification.
• Board certification in area of specialty must be obtained within six years of employment.
• Must be granted medical staff appointments at Altru and associated facilities as are necessary to the commission of duties prior to commencement of employment.
• Must be insurable under the Health System's professional liability carrier prior to commencement of employment.
• Be legally licensed to practice medicine by the North Dakota Board of Medicine and/or Minnesota Board of Medicine, depending on the location of the practice to which they are assigned.

Responsibilities

• Evaluates, diagnoses and treats patients presenting with injuries or illnesses.
• Counsels patients and advises on preventative healthcare measures.
• Exercises professional judgment in accordance with Altru policies and standards.
• Achieves annual Patient Engagement and Quality & Safety goals.
• Participates in activities to support department goals.
• Maintains accurate and timely documentation to ensure quality patient care and accurate reimbursement.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Education

Doctorate in Medicine (MD/DO)

Job description

Location: Altru Clinic | Devils Lake 1001 7th St. NE Devils Lake, ND 58301

Summary

The Family Medicine Physician's role involves evaluating, diagnosing, and treating patients at Altru, providing comprehensive care for injuries and illnesses. The Family Medicine Physician responsibilities include counseling patients on preventive healthcare measures and exercising professional judgment in alignment with Altru's policies and standards. The position requires achieving annual Patient Engagement and Quality & Safety goals, supporting department objectives, and maintaining accurate and timely documentation to ensure quality patient care and appropriate reimbursement.

Essential Job Functions

• Evaluates, provides diagnosis and treatment of patients of Altru who present with injuries or illnesses.
• Counsels patients and advises on preventative healthcare measures.
• Exercises Doctor's own judgment in the diagnosis and treatment of patients consistent with Altru's policies and standards.
• Achieves the Altru Patient Engagement and Quality & Safety goals established on an annual basis.
• Participates in activities and support department goals as defined by department on an annual basis.
• Maintains accurate and timely documentation ensuring quality patient care and assurance of appropriate reimbursements to Altru.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Doctorate within specified field of medical practice from respective accredited school.
• Must be admissible to sit for either the Canadian or American Board or be certified by the Canadian Board and are members of either the Royal College of Physicians or Royal College of Surgeons, American board certification or the American Osteopathic Association (AOA) board certification.
• Board certification in area of specialty must be obtained within six years of employment.
• Must be granted medical staff appointments at Altru and associated facilities as are necessary to the commission of duties prior to commencement of employment.
• Must be insurable under the Health System's professional liability carrier prior to commencement of employment.
• Be legally licensed to practice medicine by the North Dakota Board of Medicine and/or Minnesota Board of Medicine, depending on the location of the practice to which they are assigned.

Language Requirements

This position requires proficiency in reading, writing, and speaking English to ensure effective communication in the workplace and with patients, families, and team members. This position may be eligible for visa sponsorship and candidates requiring sponsorship are welcome to apply.

Physical Demands

• Sit: Frequently (34-66%)
• Stand: Occasionally (5-33%)
• Walk: Occasionally (5-33%)
• Stoop/Bend: Occasionally (5-33%)
• Reach: Frequently (34-66%)
• Crawl: Not Applicable
• Squat/Crouch/Kneel: Rarely (1-4%)
• Twist: Occasionally (5-33%)
• Handle/Finger/Feel: Continuously (67-100%)
• See: Continuously (67-100%)
• Hear: Continuously (67-100%)

Weight Demands

• Lift -Floor to Waist Level: Sedentary (< 10 pounds)
• Carry: Sedentary (< 10 pounds)
• Push/Pull: Sedentary (< 10 pounds)
• Slide/Transfer: Not Applicable

Working Conditions

• Indoor: Continuously (67-100%)
• Outdoor: Not Applicable
• Extreme Temperature: Not Applicable

Driving Requirement Definitions

• Professional Drivers: Persons who drive as their main responsibility OR transport passengers or hazardous materials.
• Frequent Drivers: Persons whose main responsibility is not driving, but drive daily or almost daily.
• Occasional Drivers: Persons who drive from once per month to as frequently as once per week.
• Infrequent Drivers: Persons who are generally not expected to drive.

Driving Requirement for this position

Infrequent Driver

Reference ID: R7011

Culture and Benefits

Making a real difference. For one another. To take the best care of our patients and community - including friends, family, and neighbors - we need people who are committed to growth, excellence, and one another.

At Altru, you'll find a culture where support and teamwork are at the heart of what we do. You'll have opportunities to advance your skills, work with the latest technologies, experience the fulfillment that comes from giving back, and take your career wherever you want it to go. Join our team and be a part of a small community with a big heart.

Benefits

• health plan
• 401(k) retirement plan
• dental plan
• vision plan
• life and disability insurance
• education assistance
• paid time off (PTO)