Primary Care physician
Working title: primary care physician
Approved by: St. Vincent Clinics director
Created Date: 05/2020
Revised Date: 02/2024
EXEMPTION STATUS: Exempt
Position summary
Primary Care/Family Physicians are responsible for comprehensive patient care, from preventative and health maintenance to social and behavioral needs, and provide necessary services in the treatment of their patients. Ideally this physician will reside in Lake County and interact with the community.
MINIMUM education requirements

• Doctor of Medicine or Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine Degree.

MINIMUM work experience requirements

• Previous working experience as a physician for 5 years.
• Adept at diagnosing problems and creating treatment plans.
• Has basic knowledge of regulatory compliance with RHC and reimbursement related to the family health center.

License/certifications

• Current license to practice in the State of Colorado.
• Completion of residency in family practice or board certification by either Board of Family Practice or the Advisory Board of Osteopathic Specialties.
• Current ACLS, PALS, TNCC, ENPC certification.
• Current DEA and DPS registration.

OTHER SKILLS

• Familiarity with electronic medical records systems.
• Excels in communicating sensitive and/or adverse information.
• Sound judgement and expert decision-making ability.
• Analytical thinker and complex problem solving skills.
• Competent in the use of Microsoft office to include Excel.
• Bilingual English/Spanish a plus

Position duties (essential functions)
Name DESCRIPTION time spent
Leadership

• Utilizes the appropriate leadership skills in directing, delegating and evaluating patient care practices.
• Applies management knowledge principles in order to comply with regulatory agencies, Federal, State and Hospital standards.
• Promote health education in conjunction with other health professionals.
• Takes interest and participates in the community we serve.
• Participates in daily huddles, team meetings, training and community out-reach activities.
• Complete tasks assigned by Clinics Director and Medical Director.

60%
Interpersonal Skills

• Maintain confidentiality and impartiality at all times.
• Collect, record, and maintain sensitive patient information such as examination results, medical history and reports.
• Ability to clearly explain procedures or prescribed treatments to patients.
• Liaise with medical professionals in the community and other facilities.

30%
Fiscal Responsibility

• Patient load of least 20 patients per day.
• Participate in building patient list.

10%
* This job description is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties. Employee may perform other related duties as assigned.
Competencies and Annual Requirements
AS REQUIRED FOR THE JOB:
• Annual Skills Competencies
• Annual Education
• TB GOLD TEst
• Hepatitis B - RECOMMENDED
• BLS, ACLS, PALS, TNCC, ENPC, NRP

• CEN

POSITION (MINIMUM) REQUIREMENT CHECKLIST
OTHER SKILLS
Organizational
Verbal
Interpersonal
Customer Relations
Grammar/Spelling
Read/Comprehend written instructions
Follow verbal instructions
Computer: EMR, Outlook, Word
Typing, Clerical Competence
Other (specify)
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
Sedentary work - (prolonged periods of sitting and exert up to 10# force)
Light work - (Exert up to 20# force occasionally, and/or up to 10lbs)
Medium Work - (Exert up to 50# force occasionally, and/or up to 20# freq, and/or up to 10# constantly)
Heavy Work - (Exert up to 100# force occasionally, and/or 50lbs frequently, and/or 20# constantly)
Very Heavy Work - (Exert over 100# force occasionally, and/or over 50lbs frequently, and/or over 20# constantly)
OTHER:
Evaluate the requirements and activity percentage in time for this position based on the following:
1 - Not at all (0%)
2 - Occasionally (1-33%)
3 - Frequently (34-66%)
4 - Continuously (67-100%)
Climbing
Bending
Crouching
Squatting
Crawling
Kneeling
Balancing
Reaching above head
Reaching above shoulder
Twisting at waist
Push/pull
Lift/carry
Lift from floor level up
Lift from waist level up
MENTAL/ EMOTIONAL REQUIREMENTS
Manages stress appropriately
Makes decisions under pressure
Manages anger/fear/hostility/
violence of others appropriately
Handles multiple priorities
Works independently
Work in confined/crowded areas
HAZARDS
Exposure to toxic/ caustic chemicals
Exposure to extreme conditions
Exposure to dust/ fumes/gasses
Exposure to electrical shock
Exposure to x-ray/
Electromagnetic radiation
Exposure to high pitched noises
Exposure to communicable
disease
Exposure to blood and/or body
fluids
Exposure to excessive sunlight
or works outdoors
CRT (Computer monitor)
Hear alarms/telephones/tape
recorder/normal speaking voice
Have good manual dexterity
Have good eye-hand-foot coordination
Ability to see
Minimum requirements of this position require individual to:
Stand for varies hour(s) p/day
Sit for varies hour(s) p/day
Walk for varies hour(s) p/day
Perform repetitive tasks/motions
Distinguish colors
LIST PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT THAT MAY BE USED IN THIS POSITION:
Gloves
Gown
Mask
Respirator N1
Face Shield/Goggles
Aprons
Other (specify):
LIST OTHER PREFERRED KNOWLEDGE/ SKILLS/ABILITIES THAT ARE NOT ALREADY PREVIOUSLY LISTED AS A REQUIREMENT:
I have reviewed these job requirements and verify that I can perform all the essential functions of this position.
Date:
Employee Signature
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