JOB SUMMARY

Responsibilities include direct patient care, oversight/supervision of mid-level practitioners, liaison activities with local medical staff members and participation in policy development and long-term planning for clinic operations.

PRINCIPLE FUNCTIONS includes the following, other duties may be assigned:

Management of Patient Care

• Provides direct services to patients on ongoing basis at clinic sites, via current caseload as well as consultation with mid-level staff.
• Provides for the clinical supervision of mid-level staff, and remains available as a resource for planning, implementing, and evaluating patient care services.
• Periodically reviews medical records as part of patient care evaluation process.
• Ensures that ongoing patient and family education is provided and facilitates the development & evaluation of standardized education plans and approaches.
• Assists in ongoing Quality Improvement activities, including planning, conducting, reporting, and evaluation via the performance review process.

Personnel Management and Development

• Provides leadership and direction to mid-level practitioner staff in accordance with practice act guidelines, as well as department & system goals and objectives.
• Assists in professional growth and development of clinical staff, including education within and beyond the department.
• Participates in and fosters ongoing staff communication and support via regular staff meetings, work group meetings, committees, etc.

 Management of clinic programs, services

• Remains aware of and assists in meeting or exceeding clinic external review requirements to maintain operations and reimbursement including Medicare/Medicaid requirements, JCAHO accreditation, Rural Health Clinic standards/certification.

Works closely with the Clinic Manager to:

• Foster open, supportive communication and conflict management within and beyond the clinics.
• Establish and maintain a departmental climate conducive to healthy work relationships and collaboration.
• Participates in interdepartmental meetings and work groups as required or requested.
• Serves as a resource to other departments and community providers as needed.
• Provides community education and/or information as requested and attends community meetings as appropriate.
• Assumes responsibility for own professional education and developmental needs, and seeks support and assistance as needed.
• Supports WhidbeyHealth’s vision, mission, values, and objectives.

The following are expectations of all WhidbeyHealth employees:

• Attends a minimum of 80% of monthly department provider meetings throughout the year. Actively participates in monthly department provider meetings, to include active participation in setting department goals and supporting department functions to meet set goals.
• Checks hospital email account a minimum of three (3) times per week.
• Utilizes AIDET in all interactions with patients, employees, and visitors.
• Completes all mandatory education within given timeframe.
• Adheres to all hospital, department, and safety policies, procedures, and guidelines at all times.

CONFIDENTIALITY

All WhidbeyHealth and Clinics employees are required to maintain confidentiality in accordance with organizational policy, state and federal regulations including not but limited to the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA).

COMPLIANCE

WhidbeyHealth is committed to providing quality, cost-effective health care in a positive and productive work environment. In support of this commitment, WhidbeyHealth is dedicated to adhering to the highest ethical standards and recognizes the importance of full compliance with all applicable state and federal laws. The Compliance Program is a part of the routine operations of all WhidbeyHealth employees.

JOB KNOWLEDGE & QUALIFICATIONS

Education

• Degree in medicine (MD or DO) from a nationally accredited allopathic or osteopathic medical school.

Training and Experience

• A minimum of three years as a physician, practicing in a primary care specialty.
• Minimum of one to three years’ experience in supervision of mid-level practitioners and/or rural health clinic setting preferred.
• Must demonstrate current clinical skills, well-developed communication skills, and independent decision-making skills.
• Must demonstrate ability to provide oversight and support to mid-level staff.
• Must possess working knowledge of factors impacting clinic practice and rural health clinic status, including standards of care, reimbursement issues, industry trends, and networking.

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations

• Current professional licensure in Washington State required.
• Board Certified or Board Eligible in Family Practice, Internal Medicine, Pediatrics, or Geriatrics required.
• Active unrestricted DEA license required.
• BLS & ACLS required.