Physician

POSITION SUMMARY The Physician at KC CARE provides high-quality, patient-centered care to individuals and families in underserved communities, with a special focus on prenatal and pediatric services.

This role includes diagnosing and treating a broad range of health conditions, supporting healthy pregnancies, and promoting optimal growth and development in children.

The Physician emphasizes preventive care, health education, and early intervention, while collaborating with a multidisciplinary team to deliver comprehensive, accessible, and affordable healthcare across all life stages.

KC CARE CULTURE CODE KC CARE follows a culture code in all we do.

Our code determines how we work, treat each other, and move health equity forward.

As an employee of KC CARE, you will: Put patients first, always Treat all people with dignity, respect, and kindness Create safe places for others to share their voice; encourage creativity Always strive for improvement; keep learning Own your work, action, and mistakes - no one is perfect Have fun - work should be fun and we want you to have fun at KC CARE ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Clinical Care Conduct thorough medical examinations, obtain patient histories, and order and interpret diagnostic tests.

Diagnose and treat a variety of acute and chronic medical conditions.

Develop and implement individualized treatment plans, including prescribing medications and therapies.

Provide preventive care, including routine check-ups, immunizations, and screenings.

Perform minor surgical procedures and other clinical interventions as needed.

Maintain accurate and timely documentation of patient care in the electronic health record (EHR) system.

Educate patients and their families about health conditions, treatment options, and preventive care practices.

Counsel patients on lifestyle changes, such as diet, exercise, and smoking cessation, to improve health outcomes.

Address patient concerns and answer questions to ensure understanding and compliance with treatment plans.

Collaborate with other healthcare providers, including nurse practitioners, physician assistants, nurses, and specialists, to provide coordinated care.

Participate in case discussions, team meetings, and care planning sessions.

Refer patients to appropriate specialists and follow up on specialist recommendations.

Supervises health care performed by Nurse Practitioners, Physician's Assistants, Clinical Pharmacists, Residents, Medical Students and Volunteer Providers, to include being available by telephone to provide back-up and information during normal and after-hours office hours, when scheduled.

Collaborates with members of the multidisciplinary team, identifies barriers to patient care and delivery of services and assists in formulating plan of care: making referrals or ordering referrals to internal and external departments based on patient needs Adhere to evidence-based practices and clinical guidelines to ensure high standards of care.

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