About this opportunity
Kaniksu Community Health lists this Physician opportunity in sandpoint, Idaho. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Kaniksu Community Health is a non-profit, award-winning Community Health Center that provides integrated, team-based healthcare in north Idaho. Patients consider us their partner in healthcare, over the course of their life and the spectrum of their health needs. From prevention and wellness to medical, dental, and behavioral health, and from pediatric to geriatrics, we believe that quality healthcare should be accessible, approachable, and affordable for everyone.
We don’t just say it. We prove it.
In one year we decreased the rate of patients with uncontrolled diabetes by 20%.
We rank in the top 10% of CHCs in the country for clinical quality.
We report the highest level of control in the state for our hypertensive population.
The benefits of working for KCH include:
Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life insurance.
Flexible schedule.
Vacation and sick leave.
Tuition reimbursement.
4% 401K employer match.
In-house medical, dental, or behavioral health services.
Year-round, affordable on-site childcare at KCH Kid’s Club.
As a Physician , a typical day in the family practice department might include:
Examine individuals to determine their condition and ask intuitive questions to gather information about symptoms.
Prescribe medications and give detailed instructions for administration.
Prescribe and interpret appropriate lab tests to gain more information for possible infections or abnormalities.
Prepare and administer vaccines according to the governmental vaccination plan.
Manage overall patient care including treating minor injuries and illnesses, such as sprains, cuts, cold symptoms, flu, and UTIs.
Diagnose, monitor, and document patients’ progress and condition.
Identify and refer patients to the appropriate specialists, if needed.
Qualifications needed:
Graduation from an accredited School.
Can be cleared through the National Practitioner Database.
Currently Licensed (State of Idaho) as a MD.
Current DEA license is required.
At least five years of clinical experience as a healthcare provider in a primary care, urgent care, or emergency department setting.
Working knowledge of the basic principles of health, illness, and wellness including current best practices in effective delivery of preventive and primary health care and health education to low-income and special needs populations.
Proven clinical competence and outcome-effective experience providing primary and preventive health services.
Skill in family medicine/primary care delivery and ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with patients and staff.
Experience with rural community health care, public health principles, and practices desired.
Strong written and interpersonal communication skills, creative thinker, and a proven collaborator.
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Worksite address
sandpoint, ID, 83888, US
Who can apply
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