Physician

PrimeHealth+; Grand Junction (CO); On-site; USD 210,000 - 270,000; Full time

Job summary

MarillacHealth seeks a board-certified physician to deliver primary medical care across age groups, from newborns to seniors, in outpatient and outreach settings. You will supervise physician assistants, coordinate with NP/PA staff, and ensure comprehensive care through electronic health records while following established protocols.

Responsibilities include overseeing patient care standards, participating in on-call rotations, mentoring staff, and supporting HRSA quality measures.

Qualifications

• M.D. or D.O. degree required.
• Board certification in a primary care field required.
• Colorado physician license and DEA license required.
• Life Support certification (BLS at minimum).
• Two years of post-residency clinic experience preferred.
• Eligible for privileging at local hospital(s).

Responsibilities

• Provide primary medical care for patients from newborn to geriatric.
• Supervise physician assistants and coordinate with NP/PA staff.
• Maintain medical records using an electronic health records system.
• Participate in after-hours triage and on-call rotation.
• Teach and mentor other healthcare personnel and students.
• Support HRSA requirements and regulatory measures.
• Adhere to safety and infection control policies.

Skills

Electronic health records

Patient care

Clinical assessment

Education

M.D. or D.O. degree

Board Certification in primary care

Colorado medical license

DEA license

BLS certification

Tools

Electronic Health Records system

Job description

Job Summary:Provides primary medical care services including general and preventive medical care for all ages ranging from newborn to geriatric, with exclusion of OB services* except in cases of emergency. *May additionally provide prenatal/OB care with or without labor & delivery services with privileging and approval to do so.Essential Functions:• Promotes the mission, vision, and values of MarillacHealth• Provides primary medical care services including general and preventive medical care for patients of MarillacHealth including but not limited to outpatient clinic, convenience care clinic, and outreach clinics.• Available to see adult, geriatric, and pediatric patients following any MarillacHealth protocols, policies, or procedures.• Provides direct patient care including but not limited to:O Conducting outpatient clinic; establishing patient history through interview; establishes diagnostic impression; manages chronic health problems; initiates arrangements for treatment.O Makes decisions concerning medical care and the needs of the patient, as well as decisions regarding special needs, following established protocols. In this role, if appropriate, often acts as the medical provider for the more complex cases in order to support NP and PA staff and delegating more routine cases.O Performs or requests special screening and developmental tests and interprets the results. Provides patient follow-up, making referrals or consultations to other physicians and/or allied health care professionals when indicated.• Serves as secondary supervising physician to physician assistants on staff at MarillacHealth, and may be assigned by CMO as a primary supervising physician. • Meeting attendance is expected for All Staff meetings, Med Staff meetings, Provider meetings, pod meetings, and additional meetings as assigned.• Supports a team-based, integrated health care model including but not limited to behavioral health and dental services.• As a physician, provides medical expertise for MarillacHealth medical-clinical teams and is expected to provide necessary education or coaching for other team members in a respectful and helpful manner. Department: Medical Revision Date: 7/14/2022 Wage Scale: $91.63 - $112.64 P a g e | 2• Serves in a teaching capacity in the training and development of other healthcare personnel including students rotating through MarillacHealth clinical sites.• Participates in provider on-call rotation providing triage services after hours as required.• Ensures appropriate documentation and maintenance of medical records including use of electronic health records system. • Assists in provider coverage for time off.• Participates in Peer Review quarterly and as assigned.• Supports MarillacHealth in meeting HRSA requirements, designated clinical Quality Measures, and other regulatory requirements.• Adheres to safety and infection control protocols, policies, and procedures.• Performs other duties as assigned.Required Education/Experience:• M.D. or D.O. degree required• Board Certification in a primary care field is required to be current and maintained ongoing, including timely completion of re-certification when indicated.• Two years of post-residency clinic experience is preferred.• Holds and maintains without restrictions a Colorado physician license and DEA license.• Life Support certification (BLS at minimum).• Eligible for privileging at local hospital(s).• Must meet and maintain credentialing and privileging requirements of MarillacHealth.Additional Eligibility:Must be current or willing to be vaccinated for the following• TDAP (up to date booster)• MMR series• Varicella• HEP B series• Flu Shot• TB Screening• COVID