Family Practice Physician

Kenosha Community Health Center is looking for Full or Part Time Family Practice Physicians to work in its multiple locations within Kenosha County.

POSITION SUMMARY

Provide the full scope of primary care services which fall under his/her field of training, including but not limited to diagnosis, treatment, coordination of care, preventive care and health maintenance to patients regardless of age or sex, on continuing basis. Manage health problems and coordinate health care for the patient in accordance with State and Federal rules and regulations and standards of care (assessment of health status, diagnosis, development of plan of care and treatment, implementation of treatment plan, and evaluation of patient status).

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

The list of duties and responsibilities is not all inclusive and may be expanded to include other duties and responsibilities, as management may deem necessary from time to time.

Provides medical treatment to KCHC patients as evidenced by compliance with the following standards:

· Obtain health history and perform physical examinations.

· Diagnose and direct counseling for each patient on a plan for treatment

· Prescribe medication in accordance with Wisconsin statute and professional practice guidelines

· Perform minor surgical procedures

· Arrange referral for patients requiring services not offered at KCHC

· Review incoming reports (e.g. lab, x-ray, EKG) sign, date and follow-up in a timely manner according to KCHC policies

· Respond to patients messages, correspondence in a timely manner according to KCHC policies

· Participate in peer review, quality assurance, provider meetings, and other clinical meetings

· Assist in updating protocols and principles of practice as requested

· Assist in outside medical public relations functions as requested

· Serve as collaborating physician to Physician Assistants and Nurse Practitioners

· Provider coverage for after clinic hours as scheduled (shared with other providers)

· Comply with continued medical education policy

· Participate in the development/review of office policies and support the Chief Medical Officer in their duties

· Other related duties as required

POSITION REQUIREMENTS

Education/Experience

Must be a graduate of an accredited U.S. Residency program.

Must be licensed to practice in the state of Wisconsin, have a valid DEA certificate, and a current CPR certification.

Board certification preferred, board eligible required.

Minimum of 5 years experience as a Family Practice Physician.

Ability to speak Spanish preferred.

WORK SCHEDULE

Availability to a minimum of 40 hours during clinic operating hours, Monday – Thursday, 7am – 7pm, Friday, 7am – 5pm and rotating Saturdays 7am – 3pm.

WHAT WE OFFER

As a full-time employee, you will receive an impressive portfolio of benefits designed to help you maintain a comfortable lifestyle for you and your qualifying dependents, including Major Medical, Dental, Vision, Flexible Spending Account, Short-term Disability, Long-term Disability, Life Insurance, Employee Assistant Program, 403(b) Paid Time Off, including Holidays. Loan re-payment eligibility through the National Health Service Corp (NHSC). Malpractice coverage through FTCA (Federal Tort Claims Act). Allowance for additional paid days along with an annual dollar amount to be used towards CEU, Reimbursement for state license and DEA as required. Reimbursement for one professional affiliation per year.

As a part-time employee, you are eligible to participate in the organization’s Employee Assistant Program and 403(b).

Annual salary to commensurate with experience.

Learn more about us at www.kenoshachc.org.

Kenosha Community Health Center and Pillar Health, a Division of Kenosha Community Health Center, are Equal Opportunity employers. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability or veteran status.