COVID-19

Hunter Health Clinic, Inc. (HHC) operates under a duty to provide and maintain a workplace that is free of known hazards. Effective October 1, 2021, all HHC employees, students, observers, volunteers, and Board of Directors will be required to receive the COVID-19 vaccination as recommended by the Center for Disease Control and Prevention, unless a reasonable accommodation is approved. Our policy serves to safeguard the health of our employees and their families, our patients, and the community at large from infectious diseases, such as COVID-19, that may be reduced by vaccinations and create a more certain future.

We exist to improve the health and well-being of everyone in our community. From a common cold to minor surgery, we’re a community health center providing more than basic health care needs. We offer a complete line of services for you and your family including Medical, Dental, Behavioral Health, Nutrition, HIV Testing and Counseling, Pharmacy, Lab, X-Ray, and same-day appointments for urgent needs. We provide a heartfelt, team-based care approach to the whole person.

We are seeking a Full-time Physician that aims to make healthcare a better system for everyone. The Physician ensures that all patients receive quality care while maintaining compliance with all federal grants, HIPPA, OSHA, and Hunter Health policies and procedures. Provides direct, comprehensive primary, preventive and therapeutic medical care to individuals across a broad spectrum of age and development within a high-risk population. Responsible for the diagnosis and treatment/management of medical conditions. Coordinates with community partners to help ensure comprehensive, integrated care.

Responsibilities

• Deliver primary medical care specific, but not limited to, diagnosis, treatment, population management, and referral of Hunter Health patients.
• Manage an assigned panel of patients.
• Order and interpret appropriate diagnostic testing.
• Carry out patient-centered health promotion and disease prevention activities including education and shared decision-making.
• Provide appropriate periodic mental health assessment, screening, counseling and treatment for mental illness, family violence, and diseases of addiction.
• Obtain specimens for laboratory testing as needed.
• Initiate and expedite requests for consultations and arrange special tests and studies.
• Record progress notes in the patient’s medical record according to the Subjective, Objective, Assessment, Plan (SOAP) format in the patient's chart and maintain longitudinal items (histories, problem list, medication list, etc) in the medical record.
• Obtain informed consent and document performed procedures.
• Perform excisions, biopsies, incision and drainage, laceration repairs, and additional procedures in accordance with training and clinical privileges.
• Bring all concerns and/or deficiencies to the immediate attention of the Director of Primary Care and/or the Chief Medical Officer.
• Consult and coordinate care with the collaborating Physicians, Advanced Practice Clinicians (APC = APRNs and PAs), care team support staff (RN's, LPNs, MAs), Integrated Care Coordinators, pharmacy, laboratory and other integrated services.
• Assist in program development, maintenance, and quality assurance as outlined by HRSA, IHS and Hunter Health Clinic policies and procedures.
• Maintain minimal Continuing Medical Education (CME) as required per year and submit verifications to administration in a timely manner.
• Maintain privileges at Via Christi and Wesley hospitals and membership on the active medical staff of these area hospitals.
• Responsible for adhering to all Hunter Health Clinic Policies and Procedures.
• Complete timely trainings through Relias.
• Assist and provide orientation to new medical practitioners.
• Meet department and individual productivity standards.
• Maintain continuity of quality medical care data gathering and reporting, coding, and billing.
• Provide care in accordance with the highest professional, ethical standards, and current benchmarks set by the organization, licensing boards, clinical guidelines, and best practices.
• Responsible for routine care and cleanliness of workspace.
• Perform miscellaneous job-related duties as assigned.
• Maintains collegiality with all members of the inter-disciplinary team.

Quality Improvement:

• Responsible for assurance of Quality Improvement and supervision of APCs
• Submits timely Peer/Supervision Reviews to the Director of Primary Care or Director of Clinical Quality and Engagement as required and directed.
• Assist in Medical Staff and Provider Trainings as directed by Director of Primary Care
• Develops realistic plans; balances short and long-term goals; uses time and resources effectively; prioritizes duties in a manner consistent with organizational objectives and emergencies; meets deadlines and follows through; requests assistance when necessary to complete duties
• Pursues goals with commitment and takes initiative eagerly; results-oriented; desires to excel on the job; works steadily and actively; demonstrates self-confidence and positive attitude.
• Demonstrates accuracy, thoroughness, and reliability; manages time and priorities; develops and follows work procedures
• Attend all applicable facility in-service and staff developmental activities as scheduled.
• Monitors and takes initiatives to adhere to compliance aspects of the position.
• Evaluates own practice and accepts constructive feedback regarding performance.

Qualifications

• Kansas State License required.
• Must be Board Eligible/Board Certified.
• Current, valid, unrestricted Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA) License.
• Proper completion and verification of residency and/or other training.
• Knowledge of Clinical Quality Standards and National Treatment Guidelines needed to diagnose and treat human injuries, diseases, and medical management. This includes symptoms, treatment alternatives, drug properties and interactions, and preventative healthcare measures.
• Skill in tactful communication, judgement, and persuasiveness.
• Ability to communicate clearly with verbal and written instructions.
• Meets the criteria for credentialing and privileging of Hunter Health Medical Staff Membership. A record of satisfactory performance in all prior and current employment as evidenced by positive employment references from previous and current employers is required.

Physical and Mental Demands of the Job:

All employees, including those who become disabled, must be able to perform the essential job function listed below, either unaided or with the assistance of a reasonable accommodation. The functions listed below are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related or a logical assignment to the position. This essential functions document does not constitute an employment agreement between the employer and employee and is subject to change by the employer as the needs of the employer and requirements of the job change.

• Talking: The ability to speak effectively
• Average Hearing: The ability to hear average conversations and respond accordingly.
• Repetitive Motion: The employee is regularly required to sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel. The employee is required to stand; walk; reach with hands.
• Finger Dexterity: Using primarily just the fingers to make small movements such as typing, picking up objects and pinching fingers together
• Average Visual Abilities: Specific vision abilities required by this job include; close vision, color vision and ability to adjust focus.
• Working Conditions: Works in a well-lit, climate-controlled environment. The noise level in the work environment is usually high. Potential exposure to infectious disease is possible.
• Physical Strength: The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 35 pounds.
• Mathematical Ability: Ability to add and subtract two-digit numbers and to multiply and divide with 10's and 100's.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this job. This is not an exhaustive list of all duties and responsibilities associated with this job. Hunter Health Clinic Inc. reserves the right to amend and change responsibilities to meet business and organizational needs.

I agree that I can perform all essential functions outlined above with or without an accommodation. I understand that I should contact Human Resources if I feel I need a reasonable accommodation in order to be able to do my job.