Description

The Family Practice Physician functions as an independent healthcare provider who, working collaboratively within a multidisciplinary health team, is responsible for providing comprehensive care to both well and ill patients in an outpatient setting. He/she demonstrates a high degree of clinical expertise in working with patients with acute and chronic illnesses commonly encountered in family medicine. He/she is responsible for assessment, diagnosis, treatment, management, education, health promotion and care coordination for patients and families with acute and chronic health needs. The Family Practice Physician demonstrates an advanced level of clinical knowledge, communication and interdisciplinary collaboration, professionalism and system-based practice. He/she works with administrative, nursing, advanced practice providers, and specialists to assure safe, effective, quality care and to promote Hutchinson Health’s culture and mission.

Requirements

Major Responsibilities

Clinical Knowledge

1.       Demonstrates knowledge of etiologies, risk factors, pathophysiology, presentation and epidemiology of medical conditions.

2.       Performs history and physical assessments of patients that are accurate, complete, concise, relevant and appropriate for age, gender and clinical problem.

3.       Orders appropriate diagnostic studies and correctly interprets results.

4.       Utilizes critical thinking to synthesize and analyze collected data.

5.       Develops, implements, evaluates and alters the plan of care as needed.

6.       Manages general medical and surgical concerns based on knowledge of the indications, contraindications, side effects, interactions and adverse reactions of pharmacologic agents and other relevant treatment modalities.

7.       Counsels and educates patients and families.

8.       Demonstrates proficiency in procedural skills pertinent to practice area.

9.       Maintains accurate, complete, concise and timely documentation in the electronic medical record.

Patient Care

1.       Provides care that is patient and family centered, compassionate, appropriate and effective for the promotion of health, prevention of illness and treatment of disease throughout the lifespan.

2.       Facilitates consistent, coordinated care and clear communication among all members of the healthcare team.

3.       Incorporates the patient and family in care planning and treatment across settings.

4.       Serves as an advocate for patients and families in navigating the health care system.

Practice Based Learning and Clinical Improvement

1.       Demonstrates insight into own strengths, limitations and knowledge deficits.

2.       Demonstrates initiative to meet identified learning needs using multiple resources.

3.       Actively participates in self-evaluation by seeking and utilizing guidance and constructive feedback in a professional manner.

4.       Continuously seeks opportunities for clinic and leadership advancement and knowledge and skill attainment.

Communication and Interdisciplinary Collaboration 

1.       Communicates and collaborates effectively with other health professionals and related agencies.

2.       Works effectively with multidisciplinary team members.

3.       Promotes mutual respect and trust working within a team model.

4.       Communicates effectively with patients and families, incorporating gender, age, culture, race, religion, disabilities, and sexual orientation.

Professionalism

1.       Follows ethical principles regarding patient confidentiality, informed consent and unanticipated adverse outcomes.

2.       Demonstrates the highest level of accountability for professional practice.

3.       Participated in education of students and other health care professionals.

4.       Maintains effectiveness where circumstances are priorities are changing. Is flexible, resilient and change oriented.

5.       Welcomes and participates in opportunities to advance the mission of Hutchinson Health through excellence, partnership, compassion, and integrity.

6.       Participates in organizational and departmental meetings, educational opportunities, committees and workgroups as necessary.

Systems Based Practice 

1.       Considers cost effectiveness and risk/benefit analysis when making decisions about patient care.

2.       Uses evidence-based medicine to systematically analyze and improve patient care practices.

3.       Participates in quality initiative/performance activities.

4.       Participates in development, evaluates and implements standards of care within area of specialization (policies, protocols, etc).

Roles and Responsibilities Specific to Area of Clinical Practice

Outpatient Specific Responsibilities 

1.       Manage chronic health conditions in a primary care setting

2.       Perform annual physical exams and manage health maintenance needs of family medicine population

3.       Care for acute and chronic needs of patients from newborn to elderly

4.       Teach health promotion and disease management to patients and families with chronic and acute medical conditions.

Procedures

1.       Physicians will have the opportunity to perform a number of office based procedures tailored to their comfort level and areas of expertise including, but not limited to the following:

        Wart removal

        Pap smears

        IUD removal

        IUD placement

        Skin lesion removal

**All duties and requirements must be performed consistent with the Hutchinson Health performance standards, the Hutchinson Health Physician Practice group standards, and Joint Commission guidelines. **