Urgent Care Locum Physician - Community Impact

CHAS Health; Spokane Valley (WA); On-site; USD 172,000 - 262,000; Full time

Job summary

CHAS Health in Spokane Valley, WA, seeks a physician to provide primary medical services across a diverse patient population. You will examine, diagnose, and treat patients, manage preventive care, and document findings in the electronic chart system.

The role requires an MD/DO, board certification or eligibility, and WA licensure, with family practice strongly preferred. Experience with underserved communities is highly valued; BLS CPR certification is mandatory.

Qualifications

• Completion of accredited medical doctor or doctor of osteopathy program required.
• Board certification or board-eligible in area of specialty (internists/pediatricians, family practice, obstetrics/gynecology) required.
• Family Practice specialty strongly preferred.
• Previous experience working with underserved populations highly desired.
• Certification through the Drug Enforcement Agency and valid licensure in state of practice required.
• Skills: Must be able to secure credentialing through identified agencies (Medicare, Medicaid, etc.).
• Effective oral and written communication skills required.
• Computer skills required; EHR experience preferred.
• BLS (CPR/AED) required.

Responsibilities

• Treat a mixed patient population, across gender, age and ethnicity, as well as insured and uninsured patients.
• Examines patient to determine general physical condition.
• Performs physical examinations, minor procedures, and preventive health measures within prescribed guidelines.
• Orders or executes various tests, analyses, and diagnostic images to provide information on patient's condition.
• Analyzes reports and findings and diagnoses condition.
• Prescribes or recommends drugs or other forms of treatment such as physical therapy, inhalation therapy, or related therapeutic procedures.
• Orders inoculations and vaccinations for patients to immunize from communicable diseases.
• Refers patients to medical specialist or other practitioner for specialized treatment.
• Advices patients concerning diet, hygiene, and methods for prevention of disease.
• Records and/or signs off on physical findings, and formulates plan and prognosis, based on patient's condition, in patient’s electronic chart in accordance with established standards.
• Reports births, deaths, and outbreak of contagious diseases to governmental authorities.
• Participates in provider staff meetings to develop problem-solving techniques, and acquire team-building skills.
• Participates in peer reviews.
• Represents CHAS Health at conferences, meetings, and continuing education programs.
• Participates in clinic quality improvement initiatives as requested.

Skills

Credentialing

Communication skills

Computer skills

EHR experience

BLS CPR

Education

MD/DO degree

Board certification

Family Practice

Medical licensure

Job description

CHAS Health in Spokane Valley, WA, seeks a physician to provide primary medical services across a diverse patient population. You will examine, diagnose, and treat patients, manage preventive care, and document findings in the electronic chart system.

The role requires an MD/DO, board certification or eligibility, and WA licensure, with family practice strongly preferred. Experience with underserved communities is highly valued; BLS CPR certification is mandatory.