Physician-FM

Colorado Permanente Medical Group; Grants (NM); On-site; USD 200,000 - 250,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare organization in New Mexico seeks a Physician-Family Practice to provide comprehensive patient care including diagnosis, treatment, and education. The role requires a Doctoral degree, active New Mexico license, and strong communication skills. Ideal candidates will have experience in a clinical and teaching environment, and should be comfortable using electronic medical records. Competitive compensation and opportunities for professional growth are included.

Qualifications

• Must have and maintain a current New Mexico License in good standing.
• Board Certified/Eligible is required.
• DEA & NM Controlled Substance Registration are necessary.

Responsibilities

• Provide diagnosis, treatment, consultation and education to adult patients.
• Maintain patient records and adhere to proper charting protocols.
• Coordinate continuity of care and promote health prevention.

Skills

Effective written communication skills

Verbal communication skills

Electronic communication skills

Problem-solving ability

Computer literacy

Education

Doctoral degree (M.D. or D.O.)

Minimum 5 years experience

Minimum 2 years teaching experience

Tools

Electronic medical records system

Job description

JOB SUMMARY

The duties of the Physician-Family Practice position include, but are not limited to, providing diagnosis, treatment, consultation, education and follow-up care to adult patients, proper maintenance of records, acting as the Supervisory Physician of Mid-level Providers and Residents as required, and any other reasonable and proper duties assigned.

PRIMARY FUNCTIONS

1. Perform histories, physicals and prescribing a diagnostic, education, preventive and/or treatment plan within the standards of accepted medical practice
2. Perform and/or order labs, diagnostic procedures, and make appropriate referrals as necessary
3. Maintain patient records
4. Adhere to proper charting protocols
5. Coordinate continuity of medical care for patients
6. Promote health by advising patients on diet, hygiene and prevention of disease
7. Inoculate and vaccinate as required
8. Perform minor surgery as necessary
9. Report deaths and contagious diseases to governmental authorities
10. Other responsibilities as assigned

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

1. Doctoral degree, either M.D. or D.O., in medicine
2. Minimum of 5 years experience
3. Minimum of 2 years teaching experience in a clinical environment, preference
4. Must have and maintain a current New Mexico License in good standing
5. Board Certified/Eligible
6. DEA & NM Controlled Substance Registration

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

1. Effective written, verbal and electronic communication skills
2. Show initiative, creativity and problem-solving ability
3. Ability to collaborate with colleagues to provide quality healthcare
4. Ability to work under pressure
5. Computer literacy

ADDITIONAL QUALIFICATIONS

1. Prior experience using an electronic medical records system
2. Bilingual a plus, but not required

RELATIONSHIP REPORTING

1. Reports to the Medical Director

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

1. Communicate effectively with patients and staff
2. Be able to sit, stand or view a computer screen for extended periods of time
3. Perform repetitive hand and wrist motions for extended periods of time
4. Be able to use hand and fingers to handle or feel
5. Be able to reach with hands and arms