Staff Physician - CHS (Prescott Valley/Cottonwood)

Staff Physician - CHS (Prescott Valley/Cottonwood)

Salary

Depends on Qualifications

Location

Prescott Valley/Cottonwood, AZ

Job Type

Full Time - Exempt

Job Number

202600292

Department

Community Health Services - CHS

Opening Date

08/31/2026

Closing Date

9/28/2026 5:00 PM Arizona

• Description
• Benefits
• Questions

Role

Join Our Community Health Team!

Yavapai County Community Health Services is seeking a dedicated Staff Physician to provide high-quality, compassionate care in a collaborative primary care setting. Bilingual in Spanish skills and knowledge of or experience working in a Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC) environment are highly preferred. This position offers the opportunity to make a meaningful impact on community wellness while working as part of a supportive, mission-driven public heath team.

Review complete class specification for Staff Physician here.

Major Duties, Responsibilities

• Provides comprehensive medical care in accordance with regulations and scope of practice for licensure in Arizona, State, Federal and other grant requirements, and the requirements of all payors.
• Examines patients and conducts appropriate tests to determine medical condition/health status, determines and implements treatment plans and/or refers patients to specialists and other medical facilities as needed.
• Supervises medical team, including review and co-signing of patient record entries by mid-level providers.
• Documents all medical services and patient interactions into the Electronic Health Record in accordance with department standards, all federal reporting requirements, (Uniform Data System), Meaningful Use criteria.
• Maintain an efficient patient workflow within the designated template.
• Meets Patient Centered Medical Home and standards of the quarterly Quality Improvement audits including in Chronic Medical Conditions such as Diabetes (DM) and Hypertension (HTN).
• Provides leadership and direction in the improvement of one of the Clinical Performance Measures and participates in the other Quality Improvement Program initiatives, as requested.
• Participates in on call duty, as required.
• Represents the department in community outreach events such as health screenings and physicals at Health Fairs, school sports physicals and community sports physicals.
• Responds to community emergencies with a public health consequence according to the department's Emergency Response Plan.
• Performs other job-related duties as assigned

Minimum Qualifications

Education:

Doctor of Medicine (M.D.) or Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (D.O.) degree from an accredited medical school.

Experience:

A minimum of three (3) years of residency/internship experience and one (1) year experience providing patient care in a clinical setting.

Licensure or Certifications:

Active Arizona medical license and federal DEA license required.

Basic Life Support certification required.

Additional Requirements:

Board certification in area of specialty or eligibility to obtain certification within one (1) year of hire.

Must possess a valid Arizona driver's license.

Must possess a current fingerprint clearance card issued by the Arizona Department of Public Safety.

EMPLOYEE BENEFITS

Yavapai County Government offers a comprehensive employee benefits package to

Full-Time employees working 30 or more hours per week that includes but is not limited to:

• 10 Paid Holidays Per Year
• Annual Leave
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Health Care Insurance - Medical, Dental, Vision
• Life Insurance
• Long-Term & Short-Term Disability
• Retirement Plans
• Sick Leave
• Tuition Reimbursement Program

ELECTIVE COVERAGE

• 457 Deferred Compensation Program
• Dependent Health Care Insurance - Medical, Dental, Vision
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• Health Savings Account (HSA)
• Short-Term Disability
• Supplemental Life (for employees & dependents)

PLEASE NOTE

• Part-Time, Temporary and Seasonal employees accrue Sick Leave based on hours worked.
• Part-Time employees have limited benefits available.
• Temporary and Seasonal employees are not eligible to accrue Annual Leave.

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01

Do you have a Doctor of Medicine (M.D.) or Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (D.O.) degree from an accredited medical school?

• Yes
• No

02

Do you have a minimum of three (3) years of residency/internship experience and one (1) year experience providing patient care in a clinical setting?

• Yes
• No

03

Do you have an active Arizona Medical License?

• Yes
• No

04

Do you currently possess a Federal D.E.A. License, or can obtain one prior to hire?

• Yes, I currently possess a Federal D.E.A. License.
• No, I do not currently possess a Federal D.E.A. License but can obtain it prior to hire.
• No, I do not possess a Federal D.E.A. License.

05

Do you have a current certificate for Basic Life Support Certificate (BLS) for the Health Care Professionals?

• Yes
• No

06

Must have Board certification in area of specialty or eligibility to obtain certification within one (1) year of hire.

• I acknowledge my understanding of this requirement.

07

You must possess a current fingerprint clearance card Issued by the Arizona Department of Public Safety.

• Yes, I currently possess a current fingerprint clearance card issued by the Arizona Department of Public Safety.
• No, I do not currently possess a current fingerprint clearance card issued by the Arizona Department of Public Safety, but acknowledge I must obtain one upon hire.

08

Please select your preferred work location(s). Not all locations may have current availability.

• Ash Fork
• Cottonwood
• Prescott
• Prescott Valley

09

How many hours per week are you interested in working?

10

Do you have interest in providing health services in rural areas via a mobile unit?

• Yes
• No

Required Question

Employer Yavapai County Government

Address 1015 Fair Street

Room 338

Prescott, Arizona, 86305

Phone (928) 771-3252

Website https://yavapaiaz.gov/