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    · Full Time

    Family Practice - Without OB Physician

    Posted 1 day ago
    bellingham, washington, united states · Onsite

    About the job

    AI Summary

    This role involves working in an outpatient clinic as a Family Physician, handling up to 21 patients per day across all age groups from newborns to geriatrics. Responsibilities include providing walk-in/acute care services, chronic disease management, and performing basic procedures like injections and IUD placements. Experience in community health centers is essential, with a focus on serving vulnerable populations, including migrants and refugees, supported by interpretative services. Candidates should be board-certified in Family Practice, have an active WA license, and be comfortable in a fast-paced environment. Fluency in Spanish or Russian is advantageous.

    Job Title: Family Physician

    Job Description:

    • Coverage needed as soon as credentialed - ongoing
    • Initial period of 3 months, with the possibility to extend
    • Outpatient clinic setting
    • Family physicians are expected to see up to 21 patients per day
      • Volume may be less depending on cancellations, but should be comfortable with a higher volume and fast pace
    • Patient Population/Age: Newborns-Geriatrics
      • Provider should be comfortable working with all ages
    • Community Health Center experience or interest in working with vulnerable populations
      • Services provided to migrants and refugees with interpretative services available on site
    • OP ambulatory services, family medicine, walk-in/acute care services, chronic disease management
    • May care for same-day walk-in patients
    • Special Procedures: Basic bread and butter procedures, injections, IUD placement, minor wound care

    Schedule:

    • Monday - Friday: 8 am - 5 pm, 40 hours/week
    • 8-hour workday with a 1-hour unpaid lunch
    • Will consider providers for a minimum of 3 days/week if local and does not require housing

    Requirements:

    • Spanish or Russian speakers are a plus
    • Board Certified in Family Practice
    • Active WA License
    • Active WA DEA
    • Must have a clean background/malpractice record
    • Minimum 2 years of experience
    • Must be COVID and flu vaccinated
    • ACLS, BLS, PALS certifications

    Support Staff:

    • Dedicated medical assistant for each provider
    • Receptionist, mental health therapists, dietitians
    • Most clinics have an onsite pediatrician and local healthcare administrator

    EMR System:

    • Epic