Family Medicine Physician Job at FirstMed Health and Wellness in Las Vegas, NV

Position Title

Medical Provider

Position Summary

The Medical Provider is a licensed independent practitioner who is responsible for managing health problems and coordinating health care for the patient in accordance with State and Federal rules, regulations and standards of care.

Supervision Received

The Medical Provider reports directly to the CMO.

Typical Physical Demands

Requires sitting for long periods of time. Some bending, lifting, stooping, and stretching required. Requires normal range of hearing and eyesight. Requires eye-hand coordination and manual dexterity to operate office equipment such as computer keyboard, photocopier, telephone, and calculator.

Typical Working Conditions

Normal office and clinic environment. May require evening and/or weekend work. Working under stress. Travel required.

Specific Duties and Responsibilities

• Manage medical needs of the patient in the primary care setting to include preventive screenings and medical treatment services according to the clinical guidelines of the clinic.

• Orders and interprets diagnostic and therapeutic tests relative to patient's age-specific needs.

• Provide patients with education on health care status and diagnostic and treatment recommendations as part of the primary health care team.

• Perform physical exams and take medical histories.

• Diagnosing and treating illnesses and conditions.

• Providing long-term care for chronic diseases.

• Prescribe appropriate medications and medical treatments.

• Prescribes appropriate pharmacologic and non-pharmacologic treatment modalities.

• Participate in quarterly QI/QA meetings under the leadership of Chief Medical Officer.

• Participate in outreach and educational services provided by the clinic.

• Collaborates with multidisciplinary team members by making appropriate referrals to other programs provided by the clinic to address patient needs (i.e. behavioral health therapy, social services, etc.).

• Refer and co-manage complex medical cases.

• Ensure that all patients of the clinic are treated with respect, and provided quality, cost effective care.

• Reviews and interprets lab results and therapeutic tests and follows internal procedures for patient follow up.

• Follows internal policies and procedures.

• Complies with OSHA regulations and HIPPA.

• Other duties as assigned.

Education

Master’s degree in nursing, such as APRN and or higher.

Medical Doctor degree

Doctor of Osteopathy degree

Experience

Minimum five years as an APRN, MD or DO for the service delivery of primary healthcare; medical office management experience.

Certificate/License

Certified unencumbered license to practice medicine in the state of Nevada.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by personnel assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of personnel so classified. Job duties to be performed with or without reasonable accommodations.

FirstMed is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. FirstMed is committed to attracting, retaining and maximizing the performance of a diverse and inclusive workforce.