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    Primary Care Physician - Tucson, United States - La Frontera Center, Inc.

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    SUMMARY

    This position is as an active member of a community-based integrated service delivery network providing a full spectrum of physical health and behavioral health services.

    The Primary Care Physician (PCP) will assume clinical decision-making responsibilities in the assessment and management of the physical health disorders of clients referred.

    These services are provided under the supervision of the Chief Medical Officer.


    DUTIES

    Assumes responsibility for the physical health evaluation and assessment of assigned clients.


    Assumes responsibility for the pharmacologic management of clients referred as well as for collaboration with Behavioral Health Medical Providers (BHMPs) regarding overall medication management.


    Consults with ancillary services, physician specialists, and outside agencies in order to assist clients and families in attaining maximum good health.

    Works closely with integrated care teams to ensure effective coordination of care and positive health outcomes.

    Shares responsibility with administrative, medical, nursing and behavioral health personnel for the quality and efficiency of client care services.

    Documents all work in the electronic health record on the day of service provision.

    Participates in peer review with other professional staff members.

    Complies with agency policies and procedures.


    Maintains appropriate documentation that reflects:
    Review and justification of treatment interventions.

    Formulation of diagnostic work-up or therapeutic plan.

    Significant changes in the client's condition.

    Major therapeutic interventions.

    Modification of diagnostic work-up or therapeutic plan.

    Consistency with Agency policies and procedures regarding documentation.

    Participates as an interdisciplinary team member to:

    Assist team members in recognizing important changes in the client's condition.

    Assist team members in implementing the interdisciplinary plan of care of the client.

    Enhance the team's ability to establish a dialogue with the client about care and treatment.

    Employee must be able to monitor consumer activities, with or without a reasonable accommodation.

    An individual may qualify for the position if the individual is able to "perform safely" the essential functions
    of the position with or without a reasonable accommodation. "Perform safely" means to perform without
    causing a direct threat to the health or safety of the individual or others that cannot be eliminated by
    reasonable accommodation, as defined by 42 U.S.C. #12111(b) and the EEOC's regulations, 29 C.F.R.
    #1630.2(r).


    Performs other duties as assigned by the Chief Medical Officer which are consistent with the goals and qualifications of this position.


    REQUIREMENTS

    MD or DO degree completed at an accredited residency training program.


    Board eligible or certified in Internal Medicine or Family Medicine, and licensed with the Arizona Board of Medical Examiners and Drug Enforcement Administration.

    Practitioner in good standing with the agency with practice privileges consistent with clinical qualifications.

    Experience working in managed care settings.

    Experience working with clients who have serious and persistent mental disorders.

    Experience working with clients who have co-occurring disorders.

    Experience in the treatment of traumatic brain injured clients.

    Experience in the psychiatric treatment of the developmentally disabled.

    Experience working in case management driven programs.

    Experience in community based behavioral health programs.

    Additional qualifications in substance abuse treatment


    KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES

    Able to maintain a calm, supportive attitude during crisis or potential crisis situations.


    Able to interact with behaviorally challenged clients and families, professional and support staff, and to assist in making community referrals.


    Demonstrates ability to initiate and participate in employee, client, and family education.

    Able to work within a multidisciplinary structure.

    Knowledge of resources available in the community.

    Excellent communication skills, and fluent in English both verbally and in writing.

    Able to effectively employ analytical and problem-solving skills.

    Able to work effectively in a culturally diverse environment requiring understanding of diverse ethnic and racial backgrounds.


    OTHER POTENTIAL REQUIREMENTS

    Bilingual (Spanish/English)

    Availability to work evening and weekend hours

    Possession of first aid and CPR certification.

    Physical Exam and T.B. Test

    Fingerprint Clearance


    We offer a competitive wage that includes shift differential and bilingual differential pay for some positions, as well as the generous benefit packet below for full-time employees.

    Medical, dental, vision insurance.

    Flexible spending Accounts

    Health savings account with employer contribution.

    403b retirement account

    Tuition reimbursement up to $5200 per year (accessible after first 90 days of employment).


    Allowance added to pay to supplement additional benefits in the amount of – 2% of salary the first year and increasing every 2 years.


    15 days of PTO in the first 2 years, increasing by an additional 5 days every two years.

    10 paid holidays.

    Short-term & Long-term Disability.

    Bereavement Leave


    Application Instructions


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    If you experience technical difficulties with our recruiting site, email or call with specific technical error information.

    La Frontera Arizona, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

    We do not discriminate in hiring or in any other term, condition, or privilege of employment with regards to race, color, national origin, age, ancestry, religion, disability, sex, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, marital status, familial status, or any status protected by law or regulation.

    It is our intention that all qualified applicants and employees be given equal opportunity and that hiring and other employment-related decisions are based on job-related factors.


    Thank you for considering LFAZ as an employer


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