Physician - Family Medicine

Provide medical services to patients as designated by HAMC at sites to include the clinics, in-patient hospital, and other sites as may be appropriate. Analyze reports and findings of tests and examinations and diagnose condition of patient. Administer or prescribe treatments and medications. Promote health by advising patients concerning diet, hygiene and methods for prevention of disease. Expedite the admission and discharge process by reviewing each patient’s plan of care with patient, family and appropriate health care providers on a daily basis and will follow standards and clinical protocols to provide high quality care based on the best medical evidence and to reduce variations in practice.? Comply with all applicable federal, state and local laws, regulations, and accreditation requirements, including the Emergency Medical Treatment and Active Labor Act, the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act.? Maintain BLS and ACLS certification and respond immediately to medical emergencies as required by Hospital policy.? Will complete all medical records as required by the Medical Staff Bylaws, Rules and Regulations of the Hospital such that there are no delinquent medical records and no suspensions because of any such delinquencies Will attend and participate in regular practice meetings and other committee meetings as designated by the CEO. Physician will participate in all CQI programs as developed by HAMC.

• Completion of a residency in family medicine.
• Meet Requirements of Med Staff Bylaws
• Be Board certified or Board eligible with intent to sit for exam in Family Medicine.
• Have or be eligible for a ND Medical License.
• To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.
• The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.
• The physician must be capable of performing the full range of family medicine services.

JOB REQUIREMENTS:

• Hardwiring Excellence – responsible to know and adhere to evidence based leadership to achieve excellence.
• Professional attitude, leadership role and team member abilities. Maintains a positive professional role throughout the facility and community.
• Familiarizes self with and adheres to all facility and department safety policies and procedures.
• Promotes a culture of safety to improve employee safety.
• Safeguarding the privacy and security of protected health information (PHI) in any form including electronic, written or oral.
• Maintain the security of company-assigned devices by adhering to IT security protocols, including timely installation of updates, use of strong passwords, and compliance with all cybersecurity policies.
• JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:
• Treat patients in various settings to include the clinics, hospital, Heart of America Living Center, the Haaland Estates and other appropriate settings.
• Treat patients according to, and perform such Hospital procedures as are consistent with, Physician’s licensure, clinical specialty, privileges, practice, and training.
• Maintain, a currently valid and unlimited license to practice medicine in the State of North Dakota, a currently valid and unlimited Drug Enforcement Administration (“DEA”) Registration Number, and full participation in the Medicare and Medicaid programs. Physician shall provide Hospital with a copy of Physician’s state license and DEA Registration, prior to execution of this Agreement and upon request thereafter.
• Make diligent efforts to procure, maintain, and be subject to contracting provider status in such health maintenance organizations, preferred provider organizations, and other third party payers as are deemed necessary or desirable by Hospital.
• Maintain appropriate medical staff membership and clinical privileges at Hospital.
• Exercise independent medical judgment and control over all his or her professional activities and services.
• Maintain professional competence and skill commensurate with prevailing standards of medical practice in Physician’s specialty and shall attend and participate in continuing education courses designed to maintain and enhance such skills.
• Maintain, in accordance with established policies, a standard medical record for each patient treated.
• Cooperate with and assist Hospital in the recruitment of additional physicians to the community.
• Provide coverage when other physician employees at the facilities at which Physician practices are unavailable due to vacations, holidays, illness, or attendance at professional activities.
• Participate in Hospital credentialing and peer review activities.
• Maintain the security of company-assigned devices by adhering to IT security protocols, including timely installation of updates, use of strong passwords, and compliance with all cybersecurity policies.
• Perform other duties assigned.

TYPICAL WORKING CONDITIONS: Medical office and hospital setting with frequent exposure to communicable diseases, toxic substances, medicinal preparations and other conditions common to a clinic environment.

TYPICAL PHYSICAL DEMANDS: Requires full range of motion including handling and lifting patients, manual dexterity and hand-eye coordination. Requires standing and sitting for extended periods of time. Occasionally lifts and carries items weighing less than 50 pounds. Requires corrected vision and hearing to normal ranges. Periodically requires working under stressful conditions.