Internal Medicine Physician

Chiricahua Community Health Centers, Inc.; Sierra Vista (AZ); On-site; USD 180,000 - 260,000; Full time

Job summary

Chiricahua Community Health Centers, Inc. in Sierra Vista, AZ seeks a Physician to provide and manage high-quality patient care within a general practice/family medicine scope.

The role emphasizes direct patient evaluations, documentation, and collaboration with an interprofessional team. Ideal candidates hold an MD or DO with an AZ license, CPR, and a commitment to ongoing education; Board certification is preferred.

Qualifications

• MD or DO with AZ medical license required.
• Current CPR certification.
• Board certification preferred.
• Three or more years of clinical experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provides and manages direct patient care, including examinations, evaluations, diagnoses, and treatments within scope of practice.
• Prescribes pharmaceuticals and treatment regimens as appropriate.
• Refers patients to specialists and other care components as needed.
• Directs and coordinates nursing and support staff activities.
• Ensures completion of labs, imaging, and required paperwork in a timely manner.
• Maintains patient records and billing data accuracy.
• Participates in health promotion, education and prevention programs.
• Provides peer review and feedback to other medical providers.
• Mentors and trains Physician Assistants, Nurse Practitioners and staff.
• Participates in education of clinical students and community partners.

Skills

Clinical examination

Prescribing authority

Patient care coordination

Medical documentation

Education

MD/DO with AZ license

Job description

Job Title: Physician

Reports To: Clinical Leader

Job Summary: Provides and manages a high standard of health care for patients in area of specialty.

Qualifications And Requirements

The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Job duties may be modified at any time based on business needs.

Essential Job Duties And Responsibilities

• Provides and manages direct patient care, including physical examinations, evaluations, assessments, diagnostic evaluations of labs and imaging or other diagnostic procedures, and treatment for patients within scope of practice.
• Prescribes pharmaceuticals, other medications, and treatment regimens as appropriate.
• Refers patients to specialists and to relevant patient care components as appropriate.
• Directs and coordinates the patient care activities of nursing, care coordinators, and support staff.
• Ensures completion of tasks, patient labs, imaging, and reports, as well as required paperwork in a timely and efficient manner.
• Maintains patient records and provides accurate billing data.
• Participates in specified health promotion, education and/or prevention programs as appropriate.
• Participates in providing regular and meaningful peer review and feedback to other medical providers.
• Assists in facilitating and providing training and mentorship to improve and advance professional skills and competence of Physician's Assistants, Nurse Practitioners, and other clinical and outreach providers and staff.
• Participates in education of clinical students, as well as community partners and undergraduate students, per the guidelines of CCHCI medical education programs.

Minimum Qualifications - Education, Experience, Certificates & Licenses

• Doctor of Medicine (MD) or Doctor of Osteopathy (DO) in General Practice, Family Practice, or Internal Medicine with current Arizona State License as a Medical Doctor or Doctor of Osteopathy.
• Any combination of education and/or experience that provides the necessary skills and sensitivity.
• Current CPR certification.
• Participates in continuing medical education programs to maintain professional competence and skills.
• Valid Fingerprint Clearance Card.

Preferred Qualifications

• Board Certification in specified profession preferred.
• Three or more years of clinical experience preferred.
• Driver's License and Proof of Insurance may be required if requesting mileage reimbursement.

Required Language Skills

• Ability to comprehend and compose effective instructions, correspondence, and communications in English in both oral and written format.
• Bilingual in English and Spanish preferred, but not required.
• Ability to effectively present information in one‑on‑one and small group situations to patients, internal providers and staff and other agency staff working in cooperation with the organization.
• Ability to communicate technical information to non‑technical personnel.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to occasionally exert enough force to move objects weighing up to 25 pounds.
• Ability to continuously remain in a stationary position.
• Ability to constantly move about inside the workplace to assist patients, operate office or medical equipment, etc.
• Possesses hand‑eye coordination and manual dexterity necessary to constantly operate computers, telephone, and other office machinery.
• Possesses close visual acuity necessary to accurately record and view information on a computer monitor, handwritten and typed documents.
• Ability to discern the nature of sounds at a normal spoken volume.
• Possesses range of body motion and ability to exert enough force to lift and move adult patients.

Other Required Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities

• Ability to perform medical math that may include the use of ratio/proportion, dosage calculation, metric and household equivalents, roman numerals, abbreviations, and general math including percentages, etc.
• Ability to draw and interpret graphs.
• Ability to skillfully gather and analyze data.
• Ability to perform a variety of assignments and make decisions requiring considerable independent judgment.
• Ability to resolve challenges and work under pressure.
• Displays a high level of critical thinking and problem‑solving skills.
• Knowledge of HIPAA and Corporate Compliance rules and regulations.
• Knowledge of current principles, methods, and procedures for the delivery of medical evaluation, diagnosis, and treatment within the scope of field of specialty.
• Knowledge of current, evidence‑based preventative primary care within the scope of field of specialty.
• Knowledge of relevant drugs and non‑pharmaceutical patient care aids.
• Knowledge of health care plans and community health centers.
• Computer literacy required.
• Ability to employ motivational techniques to train, mentor, and lead staff.
• Ability to develop and present educational programs and/or workshops.
• Ability to prioritize and plan work activities, use time efficiently and develop realistic action plans.

Work Environment & Conditions

• Work environment is typical of a health clinic setting with occasional exposure to communicable diseases, bodily fluids, and hazardous chemicals.
• Work occasionally involves use of needles and other medical equipment with proximity to electrical current, and exposure to moving mechanical parts and some hazardous chemicals.
• Work requires reliable transportation as position requires occasional travel and extended hours to include early mornings, evenings, and weekends.
• Work requires the ability to be contacted by cell phone during or outside of regular work hours.