Physician – 7on/7 off

$50,000 Sign On Bonus / Relocation Support Student Loan Repayment Available Comprehensive Benefits: medical, dental, vision, life, and malpractice insurance Job Description Physician, under indirect supervision, provides and manages direct medical evaluation, diagnosis, procedures, and care for patients within a recognized area of practice in Sedgwick County Hospital and/or the Valley Medical Clinics of Julesburg, Big Springs, or Chappell. Oversight may also potentially include the care of residents living in our Long-Term Care Facilities; an Assisted Living Center and Non-Skilled Nursing Home. Privileges will not exceed those described and outlined in the professional scope of practice as defined by the State of Colorado. Physicians must meet the requirements of the specific specialty for which they are applying. Core Responsibilities Perform primary care services in a clinical setting. Order and interpret diagnostic tests, such as x rays or blood tests. Diagnose a patient’s injury or illness. Provide treatment, such as setting broken bones, stitching wounds, and immunizing patients. Educate and counsel patients and their families, as applicable on a variety of issues. Perform medical screening examinations and initial treatment of patients of all ages, except where specifically excluded from practice, presenting to the Emergency Department (ED) with minor illness and injury, under the supervision of the ED physician. Care of non-minor cases presenting to the ED requires direct supervision and involvement by the ED physician. Counsel, educate and instruct patients, families, and caregivers as appropriate. Make daily rounds on hospitalized patients. Revised on 05/01/2024 Admit, evaluate, diagnose, and provide non-surgical treatment to patients of all ages for basic allergy, arthritis, cardiac, collagen, gastrointestinal, hematological, hepatic, metabolic, endocrine, musculoskeletal, neurologic, pulmonary, renal, vascular diseases, burns not exceeding second degree or 10% of the body surface, and chemotherapy management after initial oncology consultation.

Additional Responsibilities • Provides and manages direct patient care, including physical examinations, evaluations, assessments, diagnoses, and treatment for a specified patient population. • Prescribes pharmaceuticals, other medications, and treatment regimens as appropriate to assessed medical conditions. • Refers patients to specialists and to relevant patient care components as appropriate. • Trains and supervises medical students and residents engaged in specialty activities and procedures, as appropriate. • May manage the daily operations of a specific medical program, patient care unit, or research function. • Directs and coordinates the patient care activities of nursing and support staff as required. • Follows established departmental policies, procedures, and objectives, continuous quality improvement objectives, and safety, environmental, and/or infection control standards. • As appropriate to the position, participates in specified health promotion, education and/or prevention programs. • Performs miscellaneous job-related duties as assigned. • Serves on appropriate committees. • Makes effective recommendations to the Chief of Medical Staff regarding the improvement of their own department/medical staff. • Attends classes, in-services, and meetings as required. • Performs other duties as assigned within a timely manner. • Attending staff meetings and participate as appropriate.

Knowledge and Skills • Knowledge of legal and ethical standards for the delivery of medical care. • Ability to maintain quality, safety, and/or infection control standards. • Knowledge of community medical diagnostic and patient care services in area of medical expertise. • Ability to supervise, advise, and train clinical professionals and/or students in area of expertise. Revised on 05/01/2024 • Knowledge of relevant drugs and non-pharmaceutical patient care aids and ability to prescribe dosages and instruct patients in correct usage. • Ability to develop and present educational programs and/or workshops. • Knowledge of current principles, methods and procedures for the delivery of medical evaluation, diagnosis and treatment in area of expertise. • Ability to work both independently and in a team environment. • Knowledge of related accreditation and certification requirements. • Ability to observe, assess, and record symptoms, reactions, and progress. • Effective verbal and written communication skills. Working Environment • Works varying hours in Valley Medical Clinic and Sedgwick County Memorial Hospital (IP, OP, ED), including evenings and weekends, as needed. This position is a 7 on, 7 off block schedule role. While on 7 days, provider will be on 7 24-hour continuous call shifts for the emergency department and inpatient floor as the hospitalist. 3 of the 7 days the physician will only need to provide back up support to APPs, who will take 1st call to provide relief during the 7 day block. Because ED volumes are low (4-5 daily avg), and average daily census in the hospital is low (ADC of 2), physician is expected to see urgent care cases in the clinic, but will not have a full clinic caseload on days that they are 1st call. • Endures stressful emergency situations when a patient is seriously ill or badly injured. • Faces high pressure situations when large volumes of patients must be seen and treated in the course of a day.

• Risks exposure to airborne diseases and contaminated body fluids. Physical Demands • Must be able to lift 50 pounds. Must be able to assist transferring a patient weighing 200+ pounds. Must be able to perform frequent bending, crouching, grasping, handling, kneeling, lifting, pulling, pushing reaching, stooping, twisting, and transferring. Experience • 2-4 years of relevant job experience preferred. • Experience providing primary care and diagnostic services in a clinical setting. • Experience providing emergency care and diagnostic services in an emergency department.

Qualifications & Requirements 1) Applicant must have received an MD or DO degree from an approved school of medicine or osteopathy. Licensed as an MD or DO in the State of Colorado. 2) Applicant must have completed an approved internship and residency program, approved by the American Board of Family Medicine. Revised on 05/01/2024 3) Applicant must hold board certification or become certified within five years of completion of residency training by an appropriate specialty board AND 4) Documentation of current competence (evidence of providing patient care to at least 60 patients during the last 24 months. 5) DEA registration with prescriptive authority 6) Current CPR, BLS, ATLS & ACLS Certifications.

Equal Opportunity Sedgwick County Health Center is an equal opportunity employer and complies with all applicable federal, state, and local fair employment practice laws. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information or characteristics, physical or mental disability, marital/domestic partner status, age, military/veteran status, medical condition, or any other characteristic protected by law. Sedgwick County Health Center is committed to ensuring that our hiring process is accessible for persons with disabilities. If you have a disability or limitation, such as those covered by the Americans with Disabilities Act, that requires accommodations to assist you in the search and application process, please e-mail Brad in Human Resources at behmke@schealth.org Revised on 05/01

Education & Experience Requirements:

Applicant must have received an MD or DO degree from an approved school of medicine or osteopathy. Licensed as an MD or DO in the State of Colorado.

Applicant must have completed an approved internship and residency program, approved by the American Board of Family Medicine.

Applicant must hold board certification or become certified within five years of completion of residency training by an appropriate specialty board AND

Documentation of current competence (evidence of providing patient care to at least 60 patients during the last 24 months.

Work Schedule:

Varied

Compensation:

$115.00-$187.50/hr; $250,000-390,000 per year

Compensation Range:

$100,000 +

Benefits:

Health, Dental, Vision, Life insurance. Voluntary AFLAC, MASA. Retirement. Relocation allowance will be discussed at interview.

Compensation Points:

Income Guarantee, Moving Allowance, Cost of Living, Health Insurance