Physician

BETHEL FAMILY CLINIC

JOB DESCRIPTION

TITLE:  Physician (29-1215)                                     

Position Description:

            The Physicians working for BFC manage the treat and care of the patients in the Clinic. The physician will do full care management which involves promoting, maintaining, or restoring the health of the patient. The Physician for BFC shall focus their practice on the care of the patient to include diagnosis, treatment for illness and injury, referral for specialty care and medical management. The majority of patients for BFC are being treated in a primary care provider environment with family practice the focus of care.

Position Qualifications:

• Education: The physician must have completed a doctoral degree in medicine from an accredited medical or osteopathic school, pass the medical examination and have completed residency programs. (M.D., D.O.)
• Experience:  The residency program for the physician is noted as experience.
• Licenses, Certifications: Must be fully privileged and credentialed to practice medicine by BFC. Must be licensed to practice medicine in the State of Alaska as required by the State of Alaska Medical Examiners Board.
• Specialized Skills: Excellent communication skills – written and verbal, ability to display tact and sensitivity, problem solving skills, great decision-making skills, professionalism, teamwork and leadership skills and have resilience
• Preferred Qualifications: At least 2 years of practice experience

Position Responsibilities and Essential Functions:

• Take a patient’s medical history
• Update charts and patient information to show current findings and treatments
• Order tests for nurses or other healthcare staff to perform
• Review test results to identify any abnormal findings
• Recommend and design a plan of treatment
• Address concerns or answer questions that patients have about their health and well-being
• Help patients take care of their health by discussing topics such as proper nutrition and hygiene.
• Work closely with other members of the BFC clinical staff including, but not limited to PA, NP, RN, LPN, MA.
• Maintain licensure and all C.M.E. required.

Other Duties:

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Competencies:

• Practice-based Learning and Improvement
• Patient Care and Procedural Skills.
• Systems-based Practice
• Medical Knowledge Interpersonal and Communication Skills
• Professionalism

Physical Demands and Work Environment:

• Physicians usually work in a comfortable, well-lighted environment.
• Schedules will vary according to practice setting or may depend on the hours of the collaborating physician.

Supervisory:

• This position may require supervisory role as part of the job.

Work Authorization:

• BFC is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status and any other area protected by federal or state law.  Individuals that need assistance in the recruitment process are encouraged to contact the Administration for BFC directly. 
• Employee must have the legal authorization to work in the U.S.