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Rock River Community Clinic, Inc
Primary Care Physician
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What they do
A Family or General Practitioner provides primary medical care for families and patients of all ages, including diagnosis, treatment and preventative care. Treats illnesses and helps patients to manage complex or chronic diseases. Works in a private practice or outpatient clinical setting. Works to meet the medical needs of communities that are less well served by hospitals.
$210,512 / year median in Wisconsin
-0% projected decline
Job Description
Company Overview Rock River Community Clinic is dedicated to providing accessible healthcare services regardless of insurance status. We offer comprehensive medical, dental, and behavioral health services, emphasizing compassionate care, support, and coordination to meet our community's needs. Purpose of Position We are seeking a dedicated Primary Care Physician to join our community health team. The purpose of this position is Providing compassionate, high-quality medical care that includes diagnosing illnesses, developing treatment plans, prescribing medication, conducting exams, and counseling patients on preventative care, while working with medical, dental, and behavioral health teams to provide comprehensive care, maintain accurate medical records, and stay up to date on new medical and empirically based care practices. Responsibilities Provide comprehensive primary care services to patients of all ages. Conduct medical assessments, diagnose illnesses, and develop treatment plans. Educates patients on wellness, health maintenance, and disease prevention by providing materials and resources to the patients and families. Determines and works closely with care coordination team on which referrals are required based on examination and patient needs. Utilize electronic health record (EHR) systems efficiently for documentation and patient management. Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams including behavioral health specialists regarding patient care, assessment, and education needs. In rotation with fellow providers, participates in the after-hours call system to be alerted by triage nurse if a need presents. Works with the Medical Director and the Clinic Operations Manager in maximizing utilization of clinical staff in order to achieve a reasonable level of practice productivity. Participate in community outreach programs to promote health awareness. Stay current with medical research and maintain clinical competencies. Ensure compliance with healthcare regulations and standards Qualifications Medical degree (MD or DO) from an accredited institution. Valid medical license to practice in Wisconsin and Board Certified in Family Practice, Internal Medicine, or Pediatrics. Current DEA registration number. Proven experience in primary care or family medicine. Proficiency with EHR systems. Strong communication and interpersonal skills. Ability to work collaboratively within a healthcare team. Commitment to providing patient-centered care. Knowledge of current healthcare regulations and best practices. Ability to speak Spanish (preferred) Standards Representing Rock River Community Clinic Customer Service Considerate and tactful when dealing with patients, peers, and family members. Ensures that patient needs are met through an attentive and compassionate lens. Listens to requests and takes every concern seriously. Communicates any delays or changes to patients without mentioning staffing or EHR as an excuse. Maintains a professional appearance at all times. Gives Hope/Stays light Promotes a positive and professional environment that seeks to uplift both patients and staff. Looks for opportunities to celebrate and recognize teamwork from fellow staff members. Recognizes and uplift patient wins and achievements, no matter how small. Accepts constructive criticism well and with humility. Has the ability to approach job duties in an easygoing manner by leading with optimism. Navigates challenges by seeking to understand and approach with curiosity before casting judgements or blame. Always willing to learn and engage in continuous training. Avoids gossip, related negative self, staff, or patient talk. Doer Takes initiative in their job duties and clinic needs without frequent requests and oversight. Looks to offer support when a need arises and seeks to better the department. Looks to identify and support creative solutions with a willingness to try new things. Thinks and acts with intention and purpose, and ethically and honestly in all daily work activities and decisions. Takes action to correct miscommunication and effectively problem solve. Is driven to work effectively and efficiently. Show Up, Together Welcomes new staff warmly and leads by example in modeling RRCC mission and core values. Respects and understands the values of each person's role within the organization including but not limited to, religious and cultural beliefs. Takes personal accountability for one's own actions/performance. Willing to work collaboratively and flexibly with all staff. Builds trusting relationships through empathy, compassion, and openness.