Physician - Geriatrics specializes in dealing with illness and other complications due to the aging process in the elderly. Ensures proper injury care, disease prevention, diagnosis, treatment, and recovery. Being a Physician - Geriatrics treats disorders that arise due to aging such as Parkinson's disease and Alzheimer's disease. Requests necessary tests, follow-up visits and refers patients to specialists, as necessary. Additionally, Physician - Geriatrics requires a MD degree from an accredited school. Requires a valid state license to practice. May report to a medical director. Physician - Geriatrics's years of experience requirement may be unspecified. Certification and/or licensing in the position's specialty is the main requirement. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)
This position provides clinical expertise within the medical team to improve patient care throughout
Valley View Health Center. The physician at the clinic works with the Medical Director in the
development of standards, policies, and procedures for clinical practice in the health center;
organization, integration, and continuing education; direction and coordination of diagnostic and
evaluative activities, treatment services, and care of patients; and implementation of Federal and State
laws and regulations. This person is also responsible for building effective relationships with referring
physicians to ensure excellent follow-up regarding patient consults and to build an improved culture of
collaboration among specialists, primary care physicians, nurses, and other staff to meet the needs of
patients. This position proactively identifies opportunities to improve the patient and family experience
of care and to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of resource use. This position plays an active
role in team-based care via Patient-Centered Medical Home and other quality initiatives.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Education: Graduation from an accredited school of medicine and completion ACGME-accredited
residency program and board certification.
Licensure/Certification: Current license to practice medicine in the State of Washington and in good
standing with medical board. Satisfies qualifications for insurability under FTCA or the professional liability
policy offered by Valley View Health Center; and possess an unrestricted right to prescribe controlled
substances and medication.
Experience: At least 2 years of clinical practice experience/patient care after training.
Equipment/Skills: Commitment to healthcare and concern for people in distress, critical listening skills
and ability to communicate clearly, desire to work with all types of people, excellent interpersonal skills,
ability to work independently, ability to understand complex situations and make sound judgments.
Physical demands: Ability to physically perform the functions of the job, including sitting, standing,
walking, lifting, carrying, bending, and reaching with or without reasonable accommodation.
Status Classification: Salary/Exempt
PRIMARY JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:
A. Render professional services within the scope of Provider’s training and responsibility, in
compliance with applicable laws and regulations (i.e. federal, state, local, or otherwise), and current
standards of medical practice. Standards:
B. Provider shall complete in a timely manner the medical and other required records for all of
Provider’s patients as required by the policies of VVHC.
C. Provider shall devote full-time efforts to the practice of medicine as an employee of VVHC. Provider
may accept engagements to speak, write or publish, lecture or engage in similar occasional
activities, for compensation or otherwise, so long as such activities do not adversely affect
Provider’s practice. If Provider engages in the practice of medicine elsewhere (i.e. not as an
employee of VVHC or for a patient of VVHC), such activities shall not be covered by any professional
liability policy provided by VVHC.
D. Provider will cooperate with the other providers located at the Practice in providing for operation of
the Practice.
E. Provider shall participate equally with the other Practice Physicians and other qualified
providers approved by VVHC in providing call coverage.
F. Communicates effectively when acting as a representative of the center. Standards:
G. Builds effective relationships with referral sources and consultants.
H. Attends conferences and seminars appropriate to the needs of VVHC, both for networking and
for informational needs.
I. Provider will strive to improve patient care and the family experience at VVHC.
J. Coordinates good working relationships at Valley View Health Center between the providers,
among the front and back office, the medical clinic and dental clinic, the medical clinic and
mental health personnel, and the medical clinic personnel and the administration of VVHC.
K. Patient-Centered Medical Home: Family Practice Physicians are responsible for providing team-
based care. This includes:
i. Care coordination through daily huddles
ii. Identifying populations at risk
iii. Monitoring panel-specific population health
iv. Empowering patients through teaching self-management
L. Maintains required trainings:
M. Performs other related duties as assigned. Standards:
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