Job Description
Overview
Tanana Valley Clinic (TVC) has provided state-of-the-art medical services to
the Fairbanks Community and Interior Alaska for over 50 years. TVC is a
60-provider multi-specialty group. We have an excellent group of physicians
and clinical staff, many of whom have been at TVC for over 20 years, a
testament to our friendly work environment. Our passionate staff seek to make
TVC the Medical Home for the people of the Interior of Alaska.
This position provides and leads medical care, including medical care teams,
to manage assigned patient population, maintains timely and appropriate
documentation of such care, and actively participates in medical staff duties.
Participates in utilization management and care management processes to ensure
high quality, cost effective delivery of services. Meets production standards.
Partners with administration and staff to support strategic and operational
plans. Works collaboratively toward needed improvements. Shares night,
weekend, and/or holiday call duties as stated in the Employment Agreement.
Responsibilities
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
Attends to patient needs through effective diagnosis, treatment, and
documentation within area of assigned specialty. In an acute setting, this
position provides medical care to the hospital patient population. This may
include attending to patient needs through effective diagnosis, treatment and
documentation. Provides guidance to the nursing staff and other members of the
care team.
Meets quality measures in provision of medical care. Performs related
administrative functions in the clinical setting. Meets professional standards
governing such services in the appropriate medical specialty. Performs in
accordance with the medical staff bylaws, the rules and regulations of the
hospital and the medical staff, and the policies and procedures of clinic or
practice.
Creates and maintains timely, appropriate and confidential documentation and
coding of patient care to insure compliance with medical reporting standards
and billing practices so as to meet applicable federal and state requirements
and the organization's code of conduct.
If required by the Employment Agreement, actively participates in medical
staff duties, attends hospital staff meetings, participates in peer reviews
and evaluations, and supports and insures compliance with federal and state
rules, regulations and accrediting body requirements. Meets CME (Continuing
Medical Education) requirements for state licensure.
Meets production standards for clinic or practice while maintaining standards
of care. Leads care team huddles to maximize efficiency of team in managing
patients. Participates in identification, collection, and analysis of
clinical, operational, and financial indicators to ensure effective use of
resources. Promotes patient safety in all functions.
Serves as a committed partner to the organization's administration and staff
to support strategic and operational plans. Establishes positive relationships
with other physicians, administration, staff and the community and fosters
collaborative efforts toward improvement. Serves on relevant health plan,
Hospital, and Medical Staff committees to optimize relationships with the
medical staff, payers, and peers.
Performs other duties as defined in the Employment Agreement.
Participates in scholarly activities to aid control/cure of diseases. May
participate in investigation of new drugs and medications.
Qualifications
Graduate of an approved school of medicine with licensure in state where
he/she practices.
Board Eligible/Board Certified by appropriate certifying board. Current DEA
number.
Must apply for and maintain Medical Staff membership and clinical privileges
at appropriate facilities if required by Physician's employment agreement.
Requires commitment to healthcare and concern for people in distress, critical
listening skills and ability to communicate clearly, desire to work with all
types of people and work as a team member and excellent interpersonal skills.
Able to meet desired business outcomes while maintaining quality of care. Must
be willing to update skills constantly.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
Additional related education and/or experience preferred.
Foundation Health Partners is an EEO/AAP employer; qualified applicants
will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color,
religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity,
disability or protected veteran status.
