Pediatrician - North Country HealthCare AZ
Flagstaff, AZ
About the Job
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Come to Flagstaff!
North Country HealthCare (NCHC) is transforming healthcare for rural Arizonans. NCHC is an outpatient, federally qualified health center with a teaching and learning mission. We started as a volunteer-run free clinic in 1991 and now serve 12 communities across the entire northern half of Arizona. We turn no one away.
Our integrated care model allows us to serve patients holistically through strong provider-patient, provider-provider, and provider-staff relationships. Simply put, at North Country HealthCare, you can practice medicine the way it should be practiced. We are seeking a pediatric physician (MD or DO) for our Flagstaff clinic. In addition to primary care, the clinic offers mental health services, on-site lab, and access to a 340b pharmacy to provide complete care for your patients.
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WHAT YOU WILL BE DOING
- Diagnosing and treating acute and chronic conditions in pediatric patients. Administering vaccinations and performing follow-up exams.
- Preventive care including educating patients in disease prevention and health maintenance.
- Making referrals and coordinating of patient care with staff and other providers.
- Preparing of medical records, clinical reports, and correspondences.
- Supervising medical professionals (nurses, physician assistants, and medical assistants).
- Demonstrating continuous learning and eagerness for professional development.
- NCHC is proud to be a teaching health center and physicians can expect to be involved with the teaching of students and residents.
WHAT YOU WON'T BE DOING
- Feeling isolated -- an integrated care model reduces physician burn-out because it offers wrap-around services and programs beyond the exam room to care for your patients.
- Missing out on life -- as an out-patient facility, we are not open evenings, weekends, or major holidays. After-hours call is only two weeks per year.
- Paying for malpractice insurance or tail coverage -- as an FQHC, physicians are covered by the Federal Tort Claim Act.
- Wondering if your job is meaningful -- you will see the positive impact you have on patients and the community regularly.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
- Have earned an MD or DO degree and completed a Pediatric Residency.
- Must be board eligible or board certified.
- Experience in rural health, an FQHC, CHC, or PCMH facility preferred.
CONTACT US!
Have questions about this job or North Country HealthCare in general? We are happy to help you explore your career options with us! Call or email a member of the Talent Integration Team - teamtalent@nchcaz.org
North Country is a VEVRAA Federal Contractor and Equal Opportunity Employer