Description
JOB PURPOSE: Delivers high-quality care for the diagnosis and treatment of disease, promotion of health and
prevention of disease, and the physical and emotional support of patients and families. The Physician provides
care to new and established patients in accordance with the licensure and the highest standards of quality and
integrity.
The completion of these duties, tasks, or assignments requires a high level of independent judgment and
decision-making in the execution of the scope or authority and responsibility for the position. Physician must be
able to successfully perform all essential functions, duties, tasks, assignments, and responsibilities assigned
within the El Rio organization at a location assigned by management. The incumbent in this position works with
general direction and review, and has discretion and independent judgment authority with respect to matters of
significance for the assigned area.
The primary goal of the El Rio Health Physician is to support El Rio’s Mission of providing comprehensive, quality
health care that is affordable and accessible to all who may have healthcare needs, by successfully performing
the primary essential functions.
The following functions and responsibilities will contribute to El Rio Health to achieve its KEY RESULTS:
1. World Class Experience for staff and patients
2. Healthier patients and employees
3. Positive Financial Result
Essential Job Functions:
Delivers healthcare in a professional manner that strives to meet or exceed those criteria set forth by the
National Committee for Quality Assurance (NCQA), Occupational Safety and Health Administration
(OSHA), Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments (CLIA), and The Joint Commission (TJC), as well
as the internal standards that seek continuous quality improvements.
Evaluates patients, performing examinations, and establishing preventive health practices;
o Analyzes reports test results medical records and examinations to diagnose condition of patients
and proposes treatment options.
Provides advice to patients for lifestyle and diet changes that may improve their health or help to treat the
health issue.
Cultivates a climate of trust and compassion for patients.
Prescribes pharmaceuticals, other medications and treatment regimens to treat identified and
documented medical conditions.
Maintains Medical Records for all services rendered, tests ordered, prescriptions, advice, and
communications, in a manner consistent with regulatory agencies, diagnostic, and procedural coding
documentation requirements, and the standards of good medical care.
Attends to patient emergencies in the clinic and hospital environment.
Complies with terms of all payor contracts and any other legal requirements concerning discrimination,
access to care and the standard of care.
Maintains good standing with the Federal and State agencies avoiding any action that may lead to
sanctioning, exclusion, or other ineligible status, and will notify employer immediately of any action,
notice, or event that could lead to exclusion or the allegation of malpractice.
Directs and guides staff in partnership with administration and collaborates with an integrated team of
medical and health care professionals to optimize the patient experience and health care services
options.
Oversees office flow and makes recommendations for efficiency.
Works diligently to achieve a productivity standard.
Remains in compliance with the terms of the contract as well as all clinical and employment-related
policies and procedures, terms and conditions.
Adheres to El Rio organizational and department-specific safety, confidentiality, values policies and
standards.
Adheres to El Rio Health organizational and department specific policies, procedures, ongoing quality
improvement objectives and safety, environmental and infection control standards.
Records complete, timely and accurate medical records in the Electronic Health Record (EHR).
Maintains patient confidentiality and complies with all federal and state Health Insurance Portability and
Accountability Act (HIPPA).
Accepts in-patient and outpatient calls on-call rotations and schedules as assigned and in conjunction
with Provider Staff guidelines.
Supervises and works with nurse practitioners, physician assistants, residents or students as assigned.
Participates in ongoing Continuing Medical Education Programs.
Attends medical and committee meetings as assigned.
Adheres to or exceeds productivity goals as assigned by administration and Medical Leadership.
Performs related duties as assigned.
Maintains a clean, safe, and hygienic work environment in compliance with all Policies and Procedures
including but not limited to work areas, workstations, examination rooms, hand washing, infection
prevention and control etc. for this position.
Demonstrates an understanding of and proficiency with the application of all compliance and reporting
requirements respective to Joint Commission Certification (JCC) standards.
Requirements
- Minimum Education and Experience:
Doctor of Medicine degree or Doctor of Osteopathy degree from an accredited medical educational
institution. Successful completion of an accredited residency program
If applicable, equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered, and must be directly
related to the functions and responsibilities of the job.
Required Licenses, Certifications, and Registrations:
Board Eligible or Board Certified in their clinical specialty.
Must have and maintain and active and unencumbered Arizona state license as a Physician including
prescriptive authority from the Board of Medical Examiners, State of Arizona.
Must obtain and maintain current Federal Drug Enforcement Agency License (DEA) for prescriting
controlled substances.
Must obtain and maintain current certification in Basic Life Support (BLS) for health care providers.
Remain current will all licensure requirmements, compliance training, Code of Conduct and other
regulations as mandated by state and federal laws.
Level I fingerprint clearance card: current valid and in good standing or have applied for it within seven
working days after beginning employment.
Employees in this position are required to have reliable transportation that can meet any operational
reassignments of the organization during the workday. If an employee is driving during work hours, the
employee is required to possess a valid driver’s license and must comply with Arizona vehicle insurance
requirements.
Preferred Education, Experience, Skills, Abilities:
Experience providing primary care and diagnostic services in a clinical setting.
Experience prescribing appropriate medications, treatments and health regimens to treat patient health
issues.
Experience collaborating with specialists to explore patient health conditions and diagnose health issues.
Bilingual (English/Spanish) with the ability to speak, read and write in both languages.
