Physician Family Medicine

ST. CHARLES MEDICAL GROUP

PHYSICIAN JOB DESCRIPTION

TITLE: Family Medicine Physician - Madras (OHSU Three Sisters Residency Program)

REPORTS TO POSITION: Clinical Division Director

DEPARTMENT: St. Charles Family Care

DATE LAST REVIEWED: December 20, 2021

OUR VISION: Creating America's healthiest community, together

OUR MISSION: In the spirit of love and compassion, better health, better care, better value

OUR VALUES: Accountability, Caring and Teamwork

POSITION OVERVIEW: Family Medicine Physician, under the supervision of the Physician Site Lead, provides medical and appropriate basic surgical care to patients, including evaluation, diagnosis, treatment, and documentation. Coordinates medical, surgical, ancillary, nursing, and other services to achieve the best and most cost-effective outcomes for patients. Creates treatment plans that incorporate therapy, medication, nutritional changes, or surgery to manage patient illnesses and injuries. Monitors patients' recovery and refers them to specialists based on assessment of patients' progress and condition.

Work location: St. Charles Family Care Clinic Madras (480 NE A St, Madras, OR 97741)

Work schedule: Physician will work a minimum of 40 hours per week with 36 hours of direct patient contact time and the remainder for administrative tasks involved in patient care (i.e., chart notes, phone calls, medication refills, test results, etc.). Scheduled days may vary depending on clinic operating days and hours.

Call expectation: Physician will participate in the clinic call rotation which may include days, evenings, weekends, and holidays, scheduled in coordination with other providers in the call group. Physician may provide backup and expertise support as needed when APP is on call.

Madras Call Expectation:

• If providing hospital coverage: Will include hospitalist week, weekend, and night shifts which are evenly distributed amongst the hospital providers (currently 1:7 but subject to change).
• If providing obstetrics: Will cover their own deliveries and those of their partners if available/needed. When covering the hospital, will manage all unassigned OB patients.
• If cesarean section provider: Will provide OB backup for surgical obstetrics to be shared amongst all surgical providers (currently 1:4, subject to change).
• May be required to cover shifts for other St. Charles Family Care clinics if situation warrants it.

DEPARTMENT SUMMARY: Robust outpatient primary care clinic with embedded behavioral health, clinical pharmacy, population health, and care management. St. Charles Medical Group is a comprehensive network of more than 250 providers that covers a complete range of primary care as well as more than 20 subspecialties. Family medicine provides continuing, comprehensive health care for individuals and families, integrating biological, clinical, and behavioral sciences.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND DUTIES:

Clinical Duties:

• Practice and role model excellence in Family Practice domains of diagnosis, aligning treatment goals to patient values, definitive treatment, supportive care treatment, follow-up care, promote good health and prevent illness.
• Practice evidence-based Family Medicine within the scope of license, training, and credentialing. Cooperate with other SCHS physicians and caregivers to ensure optimal patient care and outcomes.
• Collaborate with other members of the SCMG Family Medicine care team, Specialty care provider teams, and referring providers to ensure a world-class patient experience.
• Provide a therapeutic presence in service to others by purposefully responding to the needs of patients/customers in a caring way.
• Prescribe medications in accordance with SCHS policies and procedures for medication administration. Accurately document, code, and bill for all patient care in the EHR or on the appropriate form in a timely manner and in compliance with SCMG defined standards. Participate in clinic call duties and responsibilities.
• Perform procedures commensurate with competencies. Support the delivery, measurement, and improvement of quality health measures as identified by SCMG.
• May perform additional duties of similar complexity with the organization, as required or assigned.
• May review and approve chart notes for APPs as needed.

Essential Functions:

• Act as a leader and support departmental goals and the vision, mission, and values of the St. Charles Health System.
• Provide customer service in a manner that promotes goodwill, is timely, efficient, and accurate.
• Create a healing environment that supports all aspects of care, respects the wholeness of the individual, and demonstrates therapeutic presence through attitudes and behaviors that enhance the safety and care experience for patients, caregivers, and guests.
• Support Value Improvement Practice (VIP- Lean) principles of continuous improvement with energy and enthusiasm.
• Participate in creating intentional relationships and focus on attitudes and behaviors that enhance the care experience.
• Familiar with the organization structure, communications systems, and billing processes, completing billing and coding documentation within the time assigned.
• Conduct all activities with the highest standard of professionalism and confidentiality.
• Comply with all applicable laws, regulations, policies, and procedures.
• Keep all licenses and appropriate certifications current and unrestricted to maintain privileges.
• Increase understanding and collaboration throughout the medical community.
• Maintain compliance with the hospital's Medical Staff Bylaws, Rules, and Regulations, as required by SCHS Board of Directors.

OHSU Three Sisters Family Medicine Residency Participation:

This position reports to (supervisor): Jinnell Lewis, MD. The duties of the OHSU Portland Family Medicine Residency Core Faculty at 0.05 FTE are to:

• Provide services as assigned by the supervisor in furtherance of the university's missions and goals.
• Participate as an active member in the Resident Recruitment Committee.
• Oversee curriculum (rotation or didactic) with support from Education Associate Residency Directors.
• Advise residents (at least 2 yearly)--approximately 8 hours yearly.
• Attend Faculty Retreat(s) yearly.
• Participate in New Resident Orientation.
• Complete evaluations after every precepting session and participate in milestone evaluations of advisees.
• Be available for 2 sessions of Resident Continuity Clinic precepting weekly.
• Other duties as assigned by the Residency Program Director.

EDUCATION

Required:

• Graduation from an accredited allopathic or osteopathic medical school.
• Successful completion of an accredited residency program in Physician's chosen specialty.
• Successful completion of additional educational programs necessary to acquire and maintain privileges.
• Complete annual fire/safety education in-services as required.
• Attend mandatory educational offerings as described in SCHS policies/procedures.
• Complete annual CME as required to maintain license and Board certification.
• Complete assigned Computer Based Learning modules in a timely manner.

Preferred:

• n/a

LICENSURE/CERTIFICATION/REGISTRATION

Required:

• Current license as MD / DO.
• Board certified or eligible in Physician's chosen specialty.
• Unrestricted Federal DEA number.
• Unrestricted ability to participate in Medicare / Medicaid.
• Valid driver's license and ability to meet SCHS driving requirements.
• Current BLS certification required.
• If provider will practice sedation, ACLS certification is also required.
• Additional certifications may be required based on privileges granted.

Preferred:

• Oregon license as MD / DO.
• Federal DEA number registered in Oregon.

EXPERIENCE

Required:

• 0-2 years of post-residency experience in Family Medicine.
• Experience using EHR (Electronic Health Records) software.
• Advanced written and verbal communication skills.
• Experience working in a team environment.

Preferred:

• 2+ years of post-residency experience in Family Medicine.
• Experience in both inpatient and outpatient practice environments.
• Epic EHR software experience.
• Familiar with Medical Home Care model.
• Knowledge of Quality Measures, data collection, and outcome review and improvement.

Experience with providing, documenting, and billing Annual Medicare Wellness Visits.

ADDITIONAL POSITION INFORMATION

• Family Care is the foundation of services provided within St. Charles Health System.

PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT

• Must be able to wear appropriate Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) required to perform the job safely.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

Continually (75% or more)

• Standing & Walking
• Keyboard Operation
• Using a Clear and Audible Speaking Voice
• Hearing at Normal Speech Levels.

Frequently (50%)

• Sitting
• Lifting, Carrying & Pushing / Pulling up to 25 lbs.

Occasionally (25%)

• Bending, Stooping, Kneeling, Crouching
• Lifting, Carrying & Pushing / Pulling 25lbs. to 50 lbs.
• Grasping / Squeezing
• Hearing at Whispered Speech Levels

Rarely (10%)

• Climbing Stairs
• Exposure to Wet / Slippery areas
• Exposure to Chemical Solutions

**Nothing in this job description is intended, nor shall be interpreted, as a grant or approval of medical staff membership or clinical privileges.

Schedule Weekly Hours:

40

Caregiver Type:

Regular

Shift:

Is Exempt Position?

Yes

Job Family:

PHYSICIAN SCMG

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