Avera Health

Physician

Avera Health • $200K — $250K *
Redfield, SD 57469In-Person
Hospitals & Medical Centers
5 - 7 years of experience
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Qualifications

  • Completion of an accredited medical program with state license to practice in South Dakota
  • 5-7 years of relevant primary care experience
  • Effective interpersonal and communication skills
  • Demonstrated knowledge of safety practices related to patient care
  • Ability to teach self-care and self-treatment techniques to patients

Responsibilities

  • Deliver essential primary care services such as routine physicals and treatment of common ailments
  • Educate patients on self-care techniques and proper use of care devices
  • Strictly comply with Medical Staff Bylaws and regulations
  • Maintain a full clinic schedule and manage patient appointments
  • Prescribe appropriate medications based on patient needs
  • Ensure financial responsibility in the use of medical supplies
  • Engage in community outreach through speaking engagements or health programs

Benefits

  • A supportive work environment aligned with a community mission
  • Opportunity for continuing medical education (CME) participation
  • Collaboration with a dedicated healthcare team
  • Engagement in community health initiatives
  • Flexible day shift working hours
Full Job Description
Location:
Redfield, SD

Worker Type:
Regular

Work Shift:
Day Shift (United States of America)

Position Highlights
STATEMENT OF PURPOSE:

Consistent with Community Memorial Hospital's Mission, the Clinic Physician provides compassionate services as necessary to fulfill professional and patient care obligations. Physician will perform duties as are usual and customary for primary care physicians in the community.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:
  • Functions in such a way as to live out the Mission Statement of Community Memorial Hospital .
  • Shows sufficient and ongoing knowledge of Medical Center wide safety practices and those that directly relate to his or her responsibilities.
  • Performs duties as are usual and customary for primary care physicians in the community. Services will include, but not be limited to: routine physicals, suture of wounds, community speaking engagements, lumps, bumps, bruises, flu, congestive heart disease etc.
  • Teaches self-care, self-treatment techniques, and appropriate usage and care devices to patients effectively.
  • Comply with all Medical Staff Bylaws and Rules and Regulations as set forth by contract.
  • Performs patient care consistent with Community Memorial Hospital's quality goal of meeting or exceeding the needs and expectations of those we serve.
  • Avoids waste and inappropriate use of supplies, and perform duties with concern for the financial impact of the organizations.
  • Prescribes medications as deemed appropriate.
  • Performs duties as per scope of duties outlined in physician contract.
  • Maintains clinic schedule.
MARGINAL JOB FUNCTIONS:
  • Develops and maintains contacts with others to effectively plan and coordinate interrelated activities.
  • Maintains efficient workflow by making timely requests to others and responding quickly to requests.
  • Offers helpful suggestions for organizational and departmental operations and seeks new and more efficient ways to handle routine activities.
  • Maintains professional standards by maintaining confidentiality, participating in meetings, and attending CME annually.


EDUCATION: Completion of a medical accredited program from a state board of healing arts receiving medical state license in the proper state needed.

LICENSURE: License to practice medicine without restrictions within the state of South Dakota.

SKILLS: Interpersonal and communication skills needed to maintain and develop a rapport with physicians, patients, visitors, co-workers and others

About Avera Health

Avera Health is a regional health system based in Sioux Falls, South Dakota. It provides healthcare services to communities in South Dakota, North Dakota, Minnesota, Iowa, and Nebraska. Avera Health operates 33 hospitals, 208 primary care clinics, and 40 senior care facilities. The health system employs over 19,000 people and serves over 1 million people. Avera Health is committed to providing high-quality, affordable healthcare to its patients.
Learn more about Avera Health
Size
19,000 employees
Industry
Healthcare
Founded
1993
* Ladders Estimates

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