Job Description: Family Medicine Physician Assistant / Nurse Practitioner $72 Hourly Rate
We are currently seeking a Family Medicine Physician to join our team due to a shortage of staff and a backlog of patients. The ideal candidate should be available to start as soon as possible and commit until the end of January 2023, with the possibility of extending as needed. The position requires a full-time commitment, but we may consider part-time applicants if they are local and can provide sufficient coverage.
Job Details:
- Total Number of FTEs needed: 1
- Reason for Coverage: To address the current staffing shortage and accommodate the patient backlog.
- EMR: Experience with Health Connect, which is Kaiser Permanente's version of EPIC, is preferred.
- Coverage Dates: ASAP until the end of January 2024, with the potential for extension.
- Shift Schedule: 8-hour days, Monday to Friday. Flexibility with occasional Saturdays and a day off during the week is desired.
- Call Schedule/Responsibilities: No call responsibilities.
- Type of Patients/Cases/Procedures: The physician will work in a clinic setting and will be responsible for managing various cases, including physicals, women's health, chronic conditions (such as hypertension and diabetes management), and same-day/urgent issues like injuries and illnesses. Additionally, the physician will be involved in employee health, conducting health screenings for new employees and ensuring pre-hire screening criteria are met. The role may also include managing patient messages through KP Health Connect, conducting telephone/video visits, and medication refills.
- Patients per Day/Volume: The estimated patient load is approximately 20 patients per day.
- Support Staff: A full team of support staff, including RNs, MAs, and LVNs, will be available.
- Back-up Specialties to EM Department: The physician will be expected to handle cases across all specialties.
If you meet the requirements and are interested in this opportunity, please submit the requested documents as outlined in the presentation instructions. We look forward to receiving your application.
