Minden Medical Clinic – Rural Health Clinic

- Monday – Friday (4 clinic days per week)

- Accommodating backup call schedule

Benefits include: facility-paid medical insurance, a competitive salary, and the opportunity to participate in the State Loan Repayment Program. 

Position Summary: The purpose of Rural Health Clinic Services is to be the gateway for other healthcare services provided by Kearney County Health Services. Primary healthcare services are managed by the Director of Primary Care (Minden Medical Clinic, RHC). Primary healthcare services are provided by qualified Physicians, Advanced Practice Registered Nurses (APRN), and Physician Assistants (PA) who are employed by KCHS to provide primary healthcare services.

The RHC Physician is responsible for providing high-quality primary care services by diagnosing patient conditions using, but not limited to, analyzing reports, test results, medical records, and immediate-family histories and including examinations to diagnose condition of patients and propose treatment options. Physician employment, and details of said employment, will be governed by a signed contract.

Department: Rural Health Clinic

FLSA Status: Exempt

Essential Job Duties and Responsibilities:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and / or ability required: 

Provide full range of medical services to patients

• Maintain office hours at the RHC which are customary within medical community to sufficiently serve the RHC patients
• Provide services customary for Family Practice Primary Care Physician
• Provide services to patients in need of Emergency Care and Diagnosis
• Design, implement, and evaluate the quality of care for all patients and maintains documentation of clinical procedures and protocols
• Maintain proper and complete medical and related records, on a timely basis, of services provided, as required by KCHS
• Be a participating Physician in the Medicare program and be eligible to provide covered Medicare and Medicaid services.

Be a positive Physician steward of KCHS

• Participate in professional organizations and programs if requested by KCHS
• Assist in the recruitment of additional Physicians
• Work cooperatively with other Physicians, employees, and other affiliated staff
• Provide consultations when reasonably requested
• Supervise non-physician personnel providing services within KCHS (such as medical students) and act as Supervising Physician for APRN’s and PA’s if reasonably requested by KCHS
• Advise KCHS administration on equipment, personnel, and other matters of mutual interest

Participate in Quality Assurance measures and abide by Rules, Regulations, and Policies of KCHS

• Assist in the development and implementation of quality assurance and/or utilization review programs, assuring compliance with and participation in such programs
• Comply with all applicable written policies, rules, and regulations, and by-laws of KCHS
• Hold a current, unrestricted license to practice medicine in the State of Nebraska and hold current and unrestricted state and federal permits to prescribe medications, including controlled substances
• Seek and maintain qualifications to provide services which constitute covered services under plans sponsored by such preferred provider organization, health maintenance organizations, or similar alternative delivery systems which may be specified by KCHS

General Requirements:

Personal Responsibilities

• Works in harmony with assigned co-workers and other department staff.
• Is punctual in attendance. Adjusts personal schedule to work as scheduled. Provides proper notification for absence as per hospital policy.
• Accepts and responds to constructive criticism, assigned duties and suggestions in a cooperative manner.
• Demonstrates the ability to accept and implement change
• Completes assignments accurately and on time.
• Participates in continuing education programs and staff meetings as evidenced by attendance records.
• Where applicable, floats to other areas as assigned; responds to floating requested with a positive attitude.
• Willingly accepts assignments to special projects.
• Attentive to detail, record-keeping and required paperwork inherent to the position.
• Demonstrates kindness, courteousness, and sensitivity to patients, families, physicians, co-workers and visitors at all times.
• Appears well groomed and observes established dress guidelines, visibly wearing the name identification badge.
•  Displays self-respect and pride in KCHS.

Supervisory Skills

• Demonstrates the ability to direct others in accomplishing work.
• Demonstrates the ability to manage several responsibilities simultaneously.
• Plans and organizes work, coordinates with others, and establishes appropriate priorities.
• Monitors projects and exercises follow-through, adheres to set time frames, and is dependable for meetings and appointments.
• Effectively analyzes issues, determines appropriate actions for solutions, and exhibits timely and decisive action.
• Is a self-starter, seeks and assumes greater responsibility, monitors projects independently, and follows through appropriately.
• Offers innovative ideas that contribute to meeting assignment objectives and departmental goals.
• Works to develop a culture of supportive staff, which fosters individual motivation, high levels of individual and team performance, and quality of service.
• Attends workshops and seminars to increase management skills and keep abreast of the changing requirements for effective healthcare delivery.
• Provides opportunities for others to develop skills.

Customer Service

• Assists all patients, family members/significant others, physicians, visitors and employees in a friendly manner.
• Introduces self and uses caring, thoughtful words either in person or on the telephone.
• Demonstrates ethical and appropriate behavior for a healthcare environment to include, but not limited to, dignity, patient’s rights and privacy, and the maintenance of confidentiality of patient information.
• Demonstrates caring. If unable to assist an individual in needs, offers to find someone who can.
• Demonstrate proper telephone etiquette. If transferring a telephone call, announces the caller and briefly explains the situation before ending the transfer.
• Always makes eye contact when speaking with patients, family members/significant others, visitors, employees, etc. Knocks before entering a room or office. Addresses all individuals courteously.
• Keeps voice down, does not shout or use improper language. Responds to all inquiries promptly and courteously.
• Shares information so that the people who need to be aware of the facts are informed.

Infection Control

• Demonstrates adherence to infection control policies as evidenced by in-service attendance records and employee practices
• Demonstrates correct hand washing technique.
• Demonstrates knowledge of appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) and uses same in practice.
• Notifies the Infection Control Nurse of real or potential exposures.

Risk Management & Safety Program

• Demonstrates adherence to risk management and safety policies and codes as evidenced by in-service attendance records and employee practices.
• Maintains a clean and safe environment for patient and co-workers.
• Follows all general safety rules.
• Notifies the Safety Committee member, Department Director, and/or COO of incidents involving injury or having the potential for injury.
• Submits incident reports according to hospital policy.

Quality Improvement Activities

• Participates in Quality Improvement activities of their department and the facility.
• Identifies areas of improvement and communicates quality improvement ideas to their manager in order to improve the quality of care delivered to patients in their care.
• Is a stakeholder in improvement projects, PDSA process improvement, and Root Cause Analysis discussions.

Educational Responsibilities

• Completes required careLearning modules
• Attends mandatory Safety or Incident Management in-services, tabletops, or trainings as available
• Completes other required certifications or classes as necessary to perform the essential functions of the job.

Education and/or Experience:

• Doctor of Medicine (MD) or Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO) degree from an accredited institution
• Prior experience working as a Family Practice Physician is a plus

Certificates, Licensure, Registrations:

• Currently licensed as a Physician in the State of Nebraska
• Board Certified or Board eligible in Family Practice or Internal Medicine or other full scope Primary Care Specialty
• Current DEA licensure
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification
• Advanced Trauma Life Support (ATLS) certification
• Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) certification

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Ability to work cooperatively and communicate effectively to maintain good working relationships with staff, healthcare providers, and patients
• Must be capable of communicating clearly (reading, writing and speaking) in the English Language.
• Must be proficient in the operation of a personal computer with Microsoft Office and the Internet
• Must be capable of reading and comprehending complex healthcare laws and regulations.