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This is more than a physician roleit is an opportunity to help shape the future of primary care in our community. Hunter Health offers the opportunity to make a lasting impact on our diverse patient population, providers, and the future of healthcare delivery.

Hunter Health provides all-encompassing care for the Wichita community, including medical, dental, behavioral, vision, laboratory, imaging and pharmacy services, all in one place. We pride ourselves in providing the support patients need to take control of their health and their whole wellbeing. Our Hunter Health team is at the heart of our operations. From the initial interaction with a new patient to empowering individuals with the knowledge to manage their health - it begins with each member of our staff. Regardless of role or responsibility, every team member is a valuable part of living our mission and upholding our positive work environment with our Standards of Culture.

Hunter Health provides all-encompassing care for the Wichita community, including medical, dental, behavioral, vision, laboratory, radiology and pharmacy services, all in one place. We pride ourselves in providing the support patients need to take control of their health and their whole wellbeing. Our Hunter Health team is at the heart of our operations. From the initial interaction with a new patient to empowering individuals with the knowledge to manage their health - it begins with each member of our staff. Regardless of role or responsibility, every team member is a valuable part of living our mission and upholding our positive work environment with our Standards of Culture.

We exist to improve the health and wellbeing ofeveryonein our community.

Schedule: Monday through Friday, 8:00am - 5:00pm

Full Time Benefits:

30 days of PTO per year, plus 10 paid holidays.

Employer-paid Benefits include:

• Basic life insurance
• Short-term disability
• Long term disability
• Employee Assistance Program with 12 free sessions per year
• Continuing Education and License Renewal

Optional Benefits include:

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Supplemental life insurance
• Accident and critical illness insurance
• Identity Theft Insurance
• 401k with Safe Harbor Plan match
• As a federally qualified health center (FQHC), Hunter Health is also a qualifying employer for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program.

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.

Qualifications:

• A graduate from an accredited school of medicine is required.
• Current license as a Doctor of Medicine (MD) or Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO) in the state of Kansas, while obtaining continuing education hours to maintain active licensure is required.
• Board certification in family medicine or internal medicine is required.
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) is required, within 30 days of hire.
• Current and unrestricted Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA) license is required.
• Maintenance of credentialing and privileging with Hunter Health Clinic, any required or relevant hospitals or facilities, and third-party payors is required.
• Ability to obtain malpractice insurance is required.
• Experience teaching, mentoring, or supervising medical students, residents, physician assistant students, nurse practitioner students, or other healthcare trainees is preferred.
• Prior experience in a Community Health Center or FQHC is preferred.
• Bilingual abilities are preferred.

Skills:

• Commits to a patient-centered approach to providing compassionate, equitable care.
• Demonstrates adaptability and resilience in a fast-paced and evolving healthcare environment.
• Listens, identifies, and responds quickly and effectively to internal and external needs.
• Communicates effectively with all patients.
• Displays organizational skills, the ability to multi-task, and uses time and resources effectively.
• Utilizes good judgment and decision-making skills.
• Effectively collaborates and seeks clarification and confirms accuracy as needed.
• Utilizes teamwork to achieve desired results and contributes to projects while developing positive working relationships.
• Pursues goals with commitment and shows initiative.
• Demonstrates accuracy, thoroughness, and reliability; manages time and priorities; develops and follows work procedures.
• Evaluates own performance and accepts constructive feedback to continue learning.
• Ability to maintain appropriate clinical privileges.

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 atwww.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. 326.501505). 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.

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