Physician

About the role

Your trusted partner in Health and Wellness, Summit Pacific is a vibrant and expanding public hospital district that operates a Critical Access Hospital with a Level IV trauma designation, three rural healthcare clinics, and a seven-day-a-week urgent care clinic. Our vision is “Through Summit Care, we will build the healthiest community in the Nation.” Our hospital is unique due to its size and accessibility. We pride ourselves on our ability to give patients quick access to a provider.

Job Summary

Provides services to the District as a primary care provider. Works collaboratively with patients and other members of the care team to maintain a patient-centered approach to care that supports positive patient experiences while ensuring delivery of evidence-based, quality care.

Job Specific Duties And Responsibilities

• Provide services to the District as a primary care provider.
• Perform family medicine services for Clinic and Hospital patients requiring such care.
• Take ownership for care of assigned panel of patients.
• Provide first contact, continuous, comprehensive primary care for infants, children, youth and adults according to current standards of care and the patient centered medical home model.
• Engage in consultations with other Clinic and Hospital Practitioners.
• Actively assist and participate in ongoing quality improvement and risk management programs with respect to family medicine services.
• Work to develop and implement policies affecting the provision of Practitioner Services in coordination with District administration.
• Continually develop and promote standards and quality control of Practitioner Services through (1) participation in all ordinary and special medical record audits for quality of care, completeness, timeliness, and medical/legal considerations, (2) review of, response to and management of problems and complaints as related to providing Practitioner Services, (3) participation in the development of a policies and procedures manual, follow-up instructions, protocols, and record retrieval systems, and (4) preparation for and participation in regulatory reviews and accreditation surveys.
• Submit all charges for professional services provided on a timely basis and consistent with District’s policies and procedures.
• Provide a reasonable amount of charity care to patients, as mutually agreed by the parties.
• Comply with all on-call and call coverage obligations, if any, as established by and in accordance with Hospital’s Medical Staff Bylaws, Rules and Regulations.
• Participate in the resolution of patient and provider complaints and enhancement of patient and provider satisfaction as measured by regular surveys.
• Participate in community outreach activities at the request of District and as mutually agreed by the parties.
• Complete and maintain adequate and proper medical records with respect to all patients examined or treated in accordance with all applicable legal, accreditation and third-party payor standards within such time limits as are required by Hospital or its Medical Staff bylaws, rules and regulations.
• Practitioner is subject to any fines and/or other penalties pertaining to delinquent medical records pursuant to Hospital’s Medical Staff Bylaws.
• Provide input to District on issues relating to such as budget development, staff evaluations, equipment and supply acquisitions, etc.
• Aid in supervision and provide input to District’s or Hospital’s administration regarding services and non-provider staff.
• Maintain an effective professional working relationship with patients, District staff, Hospital and its personnel and Medical Staff.
• Comply with all applicable statutes, regulations, and other legal requirements.
• Perform such other services as are mutually agreed by the parties.

Essential Job Function Staff Member Responsibilities

• Adapts to changes in the work environment.
• Builds and maintains working relationships.
• Creates positive experiences for patients, customers and, co-workers.
• Demonstrates ongoing learning & development.
• Exhibits effective work skills.

Required Education And Experience

Successful completion of an approved ACGME/AOA accredited residency program with fulfillment or qualification of board certification within the requirements of the applicant’s Board.

Required Licenses, Certifications And/or Registrations

Active and unrestricted MD or DO license in the state of Washington
Board certified or eligible in Family Medicine
DEA certification
Current Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)

Required Knowledge, Skills, Abilities

• Ability to diagnose, develop treatment plans, and treat patients across a broad spectrum of medical diagnosis.
• Proficient in the use of current technology and computers; ability to learn and effectively use new programs and equipment.
• Professional and effective written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to identify and employ communication strategies appropriate to the audience.
• Ability to cultivate effective partnerships and work in collaboration with providers, other health care professionals, managers, and patients.
• Ability to maintain accurate and timely documentation and records.
• Ability to work independently performing a wide variety of duties that require the use of independent judgment, advanced problem-solving, critical thinking, organization, and prioritization skills.
• Ability to facilitate teamwork.
• Ability to foster an environment of trust.
• Ability to provide input to District on issues relating to such as budget development, staff evaluations, equipment and supply acquisitions, etc.
• Ability to assist with supervision and provide input to District’s or Hospital’s administration regarding services and non-provider staff.
• Ability to maintain an effective professional working relationship with patients, District staff, Hospital and its personnel and Medical Staff.
• Ability to comply with all applicable statutes, regulations, and other legal requirements.

Work Shift Exempt Staff

Working Location: Elma, Washington

Benefits

Competitive Compensation
Medical
Prescription
Dental (including Orthodontia)
Vision
Healthcare FSA and daycare FSADaycare subsidized benefit
Life Insurance
Accidental Death and Dismemberment (AD&D)
Short- and long-term disability
Generous employer 403b match contributions for retirement457 retirement account for additional funds
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Tuition reimbursement
Smoking Cessation Assistance
Employee Wellness Program
Employee Committees to participate in such as Spirit Team
Beautiful on-site gym for employees
Instructor led fitness classes for employees, including Yoga, Kettlebells and Bootcamps
Walking trails on site

Additional Information

Summit Pacific is a vibrant and expanding nonprofit public hospital district serving east Grays Harbor County, Washington. Founded in 1982, Summit Pacific now operates three locations comprised of a critical access hospital, primary care clinics, an urgent care clinic and range of ancillary and specialty services.