Job Description

The Family Practice Physician provides comprehensive family medicine services within the scope of training and experience to people of all ages and genders. Medical care provided is consistent with SEARHC policy and procedure, Medical Staff Bylaws, and nationally recognized medical standards of care.

SEARHC is a non-profit health consortium which serves the health interests of the residents of Southeast Alaska. We see our employees as our strongest assets. It is our priority to further their development and our organization by aiding in their professional advancement.

Working at SEARHC is more than a job, it’s a fulfilling career. We offer generous benefits, including retirement, paid time off, paid parental leave, health insurance, dental, and vision benefits, life insurance and long and short-term disability, and more.

Key Essential Functions and Accountabilities of the Job

• Provides comprehensive primary care including but not limited to diagnosis, treatment, minor procedures, coordination of care, referral, preventative care, and health maintenance to a dedicated panel of patients.

• Maintains accurate and timely documentation of services in accordance with SEARHC policy.

• Providesoptimal patient experience using strong listening and communication skills that build long term patient care relationships.

• ActivelyparticipatesinSEARHCqualitypatientcareinitiativesand quality assuranceprograms.

• Actively participates in provider and clinic meetings, and SEARHC medical staff functions.

• At times the Physician may be directed to provide services outside of the clinic to meet the patient’s needs, e.g., local long-term care center, Pioneer Home, patient’s home, and local schools

Education,Certifications, and Licenses Required

• State of Alaska Medical License as an MD orDO

• BoardEligibleorBoardCertifiedinFamilyMedicineIfBoardEligible, atthetimeofhire,mustbeBoardCertifiedwithin3yearsofstartdate.

• MaintainsactiveunrestrictedDEAregistration.

• MaintainsactiveSEARHCmedicalstaffprivileges.

• BLS required

Knowledge of

• Well versed in the principles and practices of primarycare

• Is aware of standards of care, EMTALA, HIPAA, health care risk management principles, medical ethics, and medical malpracticeprinciples.

Skills in

• Communicating in an open, respectful, helpful, supportive, and collaborative manner with staff and patients.

Ability to

• Providehighqualityhealthcareservicesincludingtheperformanceofmedicalprocedures appropriatetotheoutpatientandemergencycaresetting

• Provideclinicalleadership,promotesteamworkandcollaboration,providesclinicalguidanceas requestedformidlevelproviders,andresolvesconflict

• Efficientlyutilizetheelectronicmedicalrecordandotherclinicallyrequiredtechnology

• Expressideasclearlythroughoralandwrittencommunicationskills,analyzecomplexsituations efficientlyandproblemsolve,andeffectivelyimplementclinicalprogramstrategies

Required Certifications

If you like wild growth and working with happy, enthusiastic over-achievers, you'll enjoy your career with us!