Family Practice Physician

About the role

The Clinic Family Practice Physician is responsible for assessment, diagnosis, treatment and/or referral of patients in accordance with appropriate Wisconsin statutes and federal regulations.

Grant Regional Health Center is a critical access hospital and clinic located in Lancaster, Wisconsin, with clinics in Cassville, Fennimore, and Potosi, WI. The facility is progressive and growing, set in scenic Southwest Wisconsin with rolling hills, nearby Mississippi River (15 minutes), ski resorts (30 minutes), and convenient access to Madison (1.5 hours), Dubuque (30 minutes), and Chicago (3.5 hours).

Responsibilities

• Elicit a personal medical history; performs an appropriate physical examination and records pertinent data in the patient's medical record
• Assess, evaluate and manage problems for patients of all ages with acute or chronic illness
• Administer or prescribe medications as needed including: injections, immunizations and oral medications
• Provide patient care; assesses and treats problems as indicated and seeks physician intervention when necessary
• Perform / assist in routine diagnostic studies as needed
• Promote positive health behaviors and self-care skills through education and / or counseling
• Provide health maintenance care
• Assist in the delivery of services to patients by reviewing and monitoring treatment and therapy plans
• Perform evaluation and treatment procedures necessary to ensure appropriate response to life-threatening emergency situations
• Facilitate referral of patients to other appropriate community healthcare facilities, agencies and resources
• Write prescriptions for medications, according to state regulation and practice protocol
• Participate in continuing personal education
• Conform to appropriate infection control policies when in contact with patients, blood and body fluids (i.e. practice good Universal Precautions)
• Responsible for documenting patient info in electronic medical record (EPIC)
• Perform other duties as assigned

Qualifications

• Current Family Practice license in the state of Wisconsin
• Current DEA license or eligibility to apply
• Experience in a clinic setting including electronic medical records experience (preferred)
• EPIC experience (a plus)

Skills

• Excellent communication skills (written and verbal)
• Exceptional customer service skills
• Ability to work independently and as a member of a team
• Ability to multi-task and problem solve
• Strong analytical and interpersonal skills

Benefits

Benefit‑eligible position

Schedule

Full‑time, salaried/exempt; clinic hours Monday – Friday, 7:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.