Primary Care Physician

Our Mission:

We exist to improve the health and wellbeing of everyone in our community.

Summary:

The Primary Care Physician (PCP) will provide primary care services to patients of all ages, manage chronic conditions, and promote preventive health measures. The PCP embraces collaboration, adaptability, and continuous learning, actively seeking feedback and contributing to a culture of excellence and accountability. The PCP supports the Medical Director and provides quality medical care to all Hunter Health Clinic (HHC) patients while maintaining compliance with all federal grants, Kansas State Board of Healing Arts, and HHC policies and procedures.

Essential Functions:

Demonstrates commitment to Hunter Health Clinic's mission, vision, and values through compassionate, patient-centered care while improving health outcomes for underserved populations. Conducts thorough patient assessments, diagnoses and develops individualized treatment plans for a wide range of acute and chronic medical conditions. Manages an assigned panel of patients, while maintaining accurate patient records including completed consent forms, documenting procedures, and follow up care. Serves as a clinical role model by fostering professionalism, accountability, teamwork, and continuous improvement. Participates in quality improvement initiatives that enhance patient outcomes, patient experience, and operational effectiveness. Provides preventive care, including vaccinations, screenings, and health education. Coordinates referrals with specialists and other healthcare providers as needed. Provides appropriate mental health assessments, screening, counseling, and treatment for mental illness, family violence, and diseases of addiction. Performs procedures including excisions, biopsies, incisions and drainage, laceration repairs, and additional procedures in accordance with training and clinical privileges. Assists with supervision of and collaboration with HHC physician assistants and nurse practitioners. Participates in the education, mentorship, and supervision of students, residents, and other healthcare learners as appropriate. Engages with local medical schools, residency programs, and healthcare training institutions to support workforce development and clinical education opportunities. Maintains affiliate privileges at Via Christi and Wesley. Assists with training and orienting new clinicians on the HHC care teams. Maintains knowledge of clinical quality metrics and standards of care to diagnose and treat human injuries, diseases, and medical management. This includes symptoms, treatment alternatives, drug properties and interactions, and preventive measures. Travels when necessary to meet operational needs. Performs all other duties as assigned. Physical and Mental Demands of the

Job:

All employees, including those who become disabled, must be able to perform the essential job function listed below, either unaided or with the assistance of a reasonable accommodation. The functions listed below are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related or a logical assignment to the position. This essential functions document does not constitute an employment agreement between the employer and employee and is subject to change by the employer as the needs of the employer and requirements of the job change.

Talking:

The ability to speak clearly and effectively.

Average Hearing:

The ability to hear average conversations and respond accordingly.

Repetitive Motion:

The ability to sit, stand, walk and use hands to handle, feel and reach.

Finger Dexterity:

The ability to use fingers to make small movements such as typing, picking up objects and pinching fingers together.

Average Visual Abilities:

The ability to focus on items clearly, including close vision, color vision and the ability to adjust focus.

Working Conditions:

The ability to work in a well-lit, climate-controlled environment, with a noise level that is occasionally high. There is potential exposure to infectious diseases.

Physical Strength:

The ability to occasionally lift and/or move up to 30 pounds.

Mathematical Ability:

The ability to add and subtract two-digit numbers and to multiply and divide with 10's and 100's. The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this job. This is not an exhaustive list of all duties and responsibilities associated with this job. Hunter Health Clinic Inc. reserves the right to amend and change responsibilities to meet business and organizational needs. To learn more about Hunter Health, our services and our impact on the community, visit our website at www.hunterhealth.org . Hunter Health provides equal employment opportunities to persons without regard to race, religion, color, ancestry, genetic information, sex, pregnancy, marital status, national origin, age, disability or veteran status, and any other status protected by federal, state, or local laws. HHC is committed to taking affirmative action to employ, and advance in employment, disabled persons and veterans. As an Urban Indian Health Program, Hunter Health Clinic, Inc. (HHC) adheres to the Indian Preference in Employment as stated in the Federal Acquisition Regulations System (48 C.F.R. § 326.501-505). Training and employment preferences and opportunities shall be provided to Native Americans regardless of age (subject to existing laws and regulations), sex, religion, or tribal affiliation. Applicants claiming Indian Preference may be asked to provide documentation of eligibility. E-Verify statement Employer participates in the Electronic Employment Verification Program. Please click here for more information. To view full details and how to apply, please login or create a Job Seeker account