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Tahoe Forest Hospital District lists this Family Medicine - Incline Village Primary Care opportunity in incline village, Nevada. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Family Medicine - Incline Village Primary Care
Requisition Number : FAMIL
Posted : September 3, 2026
Full-Time
Locations
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IVCH
Incline Village, NV 89451, USA
Description
Summary
Licensed and credentialed physician, practicing in the specialty of Family Medicine and providing direct patient care to clinic and hospital patients. Provide primary care services for adults and children, including preventive care as well as diagnosis and treatment of a wide range of injuries and illnesses. Examine patients, take medical histories, prescribe medications, counsel patients, order and/or perform diagnostic tests and perform procedures within the scope of practice for Family Medicine, as defined by the Hospital’s Medical Staff and physician’s clinical privileges approved by the Board of Directors.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Systematically assesses patients’ health status, arrives at appropriate diagnosis(es), and implements care plan for effective clinical outcomes
Provides primary care medical services for assigned patients, including preventive physical examinations, evaluation and treatment of injuries and illnesses, and referrals to appropriate specialties or facilities.
Orders, performs, interprets and analyzes diagnostic tests as appropriate
Prescribes medication, therapy and other specialized medical care as appropriate
Performs appropriate medical procedures within physician’s scope of the practice as defined by the Hospital’s credentialing and privileging processes
Considers thorough range of treatment/preventive options and arrives at a recommended course of action that is age appropriate, culturally appropriate, realistic, and attainable
Appropriately manages patient care and health status following initiation of treatment/preventive plan, and monitors and adjusts as warranted
Communicates effectively with patients and family so that they understand their diagnosis, treatment plans, and need for follow-up care
Educates and encourages patients to become active participants in their own healthcare-related behavior and provides patient education materials for use in encouraging wellness
Documents within the electronic medical record system, according to established guidelines to facilitate ongoing quality of care in a timely manner
Delegates direct and indirect patient care activities to appropriate personnel
Responds appropriately to emergent situations
Takes actions to ensure continuity of care for patients
Contributes to effective and efficient practice management policies and practices that support patient access and quality of medical care
Participates in access planning for the clinic, ensuring an appropriate amount of same-day patient access
Actively participates in clinical quality improvement initiatives
Meets the agreed number of patient contact hours for the agreed full time equivalent (FTE) status, pursuant to hospital policy
Collaborates in establishing and achieving personal goals for numbers of visits and relative value units
Supports appropriate billing for professional services through timely documentation and maintaining adequate knowledge of the Practice’s billing policies and procedures
Adheres to all relevant policies, procedures, and practice guidelines
Cooperates with the preparation for regulatory surveys
Responds to telephone calls in a timely fashion
Reviews and follows up on complaints and concerns about medical care
Maintains and improves skill level through participation in continuing medical education
Manages patient care through appropriate use of available resources
Appropriately prescribes and orders ancillary services
Manages chronic health/disease conditions
Provides medical leadership for the clinic and hospitals
Serves as a resource to colleagues and support staff, enhancing quality of care
Assists as requested in the training, orientation, and evaluation of clinical support staff
Regularly attends and actively participates in clinic staff meetings or physician/staff meetings
Participates in planning for the clinic and health system, providing input to the annual operating and capital budgets and the long-range strategic plan
Participates in appropriate Medical Staff and clinic committee structure
Participates in community education and other professional activities to promote practice growth and community wellness as requested
Meets additional expectations of all Tahoe Forest Health System employees
Demonstrates System Values in performance and behavior.
Complies with System policies and procedures.
Performs other duties as may be assigned.
Qualifications
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. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Supervisory Responsibilities
Carries out supervisory responsibility in accordance with the organization’s policies and applicable laws.
Responsibilities may include participation in management’s process for selecting and training clinical employees, as requested; delegation of direct and indirect patient care activities to appropriate personnel; addressing complaints and resolving problems.
Education and Experience
M.D. or D.O. degree and successful completion of medical residency in Family Medicine
Licenses, Certifications
Required:
Current license to practice in California and/or Nevada, as appropriate;
A current Federal Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) registration (approved for all drug schedules) and/or unrestricted Nevada State Board of Pharmacy Certificate and DEA to practice in Nevada, as appropriate;
Board certified or board eligible in Family Medicine. If not board certified, must become board certified within five (5) years of residency or fellowship training. Must maintain board certification and satisfy specialty / subspecialty recertification requirements, as applicable.
Basic Life Support for Healthcare Providers (BLS)
Other Experience/Qualifications
Membership on the Hospital’s medical staff and appropriate clinical privileges at Hospital in Family Medicine
Able to obtain and maintain professional liability insurance
Eligible for participation in the Medicare and Medi-Cal programs and for credentialing by contracted health plans, as applicable
Ability to utilize an electronic medical records system to review patient health history and test results, document clinical activities and findings and place orders
Working knowledge of industry standards for medical coding (ICD-10 and CPT-4) and documentation practices
Equal Opportunity Employer
This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws.For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.
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Worksite address
incline village, NV, 89452, US
Who can apply
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