Physician

Appalachian Mountain Health; Robbinsville (NC); On-site; USD 80,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

403(b) Retirement plan

403(b) matching

Dental insurance

Employee assistance program

Flexible Spending Account

Health insurance

Life insurance

Paid Time Off - 160 hours

Paid Holidays - 11 days

Loan Repayment Opportunity

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Physician (MD or DO) to join their dynamic team in providing exceptional medical care. In this full-time role, you will engage in patient education, develop treatment plans, and ensure high-quality documentation while adhering to HIPAA guidelines. You'll thrive in a collaborative environment, contributing to quality improvement initiatives and mentoring junior staff. This role offers a chance to make a significant impact on community health, especially for underserved populations, while enjoying a supportive workplace culture that values professional growth and teamwork.

Qualifications

• MD or DO degree with residency training required.
• 2-7 years of clinical experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality medical care and patient education.
• Develop treatment plans and ensure continuity of care.
• Participate in team meetings and quality improvement activities.

Skills

Patient Education

EHR Documentation

Teamwork

Quality Improvement

Bilingual (Spanish and English)

Patient Advocacy

Communication Skills

Education

Degree from an accredited Medical School

Completion of Residency training

State Medical License

Tools

Health IT Systems

EPIC EMR

Job description

Description

SUMMARY OF RESPONSIBILITIES

The Physician (MD or DO) position responsibilities include providing high quality medical care, patient education, high quality EHR documentation, strict adherence to HIPAA guidelines, enjoyment of working in a team environment, and involvement in Quality Improvement activities. This is a full-time position and will report to the Chief Medical Officer.

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES

Duties:

• Provides reasonable and prudent medical care to patients, inclusive of all functions necessary to provide high-quality care
• Develop treatment plans for acute and chronic diseases
• Educate and guide patients on disease prevention, disease management, and healthy lifestyle habits
• Provide monitoring and continuity of care between patient visits
• Provide accurate and high-quality documentation in the EHR and appropriate billing/coding in a timely manner
• Contribute to teamwork and communications
• Work within a care team to achieve patient and team goals, and function as the leader of a clinical team, including MA and front desk staff
• Participate in regular staff meetings and collaborate with other providers to achieve desired outcomes for the clinic’s patient population as a whole and provide sufficient coverage for other staff as needed
• Maintain confidentiality regarding patients, staff, and program matters at all times
• Provide supervision and guidance for junior staff as needed, including clinical supervision for advanced practice providers
• Participate in teaching and precepting NP students, PA students, and residents
• Participate in Quality Improvement activities
• Obtain continuing medical education opportunities in keeping with best practices to maintain knowledge and skills
• Perform all other duties as required and requested by supervisor

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE

• Degree from an accredited Medical School. Documented completion of Residency training from an accredited institution.
• Possession and active status of all licensing, certification, and other requirements as set forth by state, federal, professional, hospital, accrediting, and health payer entities on an ongoing basis. This includes but is not limited to state medical license, payer credentialing, and BLS/CPR.
• Local knowledge about and connections to community health care and social resources is desirable.
• Bilingual in Spanish and English preferred.
• 2-7 years’ experience in a clinical setting preferred, with experience practicing in a federally qualified health center, free clinic, or other organization serving low-income and uninsured patients strongly valued.
• Experience with health IT systems required and EPIC EMR preferred.

PERFORMANCE REQUIREMENTS

• Core values consistent with a patient and family-centered approach to care and commitment to being part of the provision of a patient-centered medical home.
• Shared commitment to our organizational values of providing accessible, culturally-appropriate, high-quality health and wellness services with sensitivity, respect, and trust.
• Passionate and longitudinal commitment to being part of reducing health disparities through your work.
• Professional, appropriate, effective, and tactful communication skills, including written, verbal, and nonverbal.
• Positive attitude and respectful, professional customer service.
• Acknowledge patient’s rights on confidentiality issues, maintain patient confidentiality at all times, and follow HIPAA guidelines and regulations.
• Proactive patient advocate, responding with empathy and respect to resolve patient and family concerns, and recognizing opportunities for improvement to meet patient concerns.
• Collaborative community advocate for community health for vulnerable patient populations, growing knowledge of the community resource network for low-income and other vulnerable patients, and making referrals as needed for patient care while considering limited patient resources.
• Continuous self-educator on providing quality care and improving professional skills.
• Team orientation.
• Openness to evolution and change in how we deliver care, as AMH continuously evolves to advance the well-being of our patients and community.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Seeing: Must be able to read handwritten and printed material, as well as use computer, fax machine, Xerox machine, and other medical equipment in accordance with specialty.
• Hearing: Must be able to hear well enough to communicate with coworkers and others. Good hearing is necessary to receive detailed information through oral communication and to make fine discriminations in sound.
• Sitting: Must be able to sit for the majority of the work shift while answering telephone and communicating with others.
• Standing/Walking/Mobility: Must be able to stand intermittently and be capable of walking on hardwood and linoleum floors with concrete underpayments. Must be able to walk between various clinical areas and departments.
• Fingering/Grasping/Feeling: This position requires manual and finger dexterity and eye-hand coordination for easy and skillful use of hands when working with and performing normal office duties and responsibilities.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

• Fast-paced work environment.
• The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

Benefits:

• 403(b) Retirement plan
• 403(b) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible Spending Account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid Time Off - 160 hours
• Paid Holidays - 11 days
• Employee Celebration paid day
• Loan Repayment Opportunity
• Wellness Benefit and Stipends
• Productivity Bonuses
• Vision insurance
• Continuing Education and Licensure allowance annually

DISCLAIMER The above duties and responsibilities are essential job functions, subject to reasonable accommodations. All job requirements listed indicate the minimum level of knowledge, skills and/or abilities deemed necessary to perform the job proficiently. This job description is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities, or requirements. Employees may be required to perform any other job-related instructions, as requested by their supervisor, subject to reasonable accommodation.