Physician_Internal Medicine - Carson Valley/Gardnerville, NV

Position Purpose

As an Internal Medicine Physician, employee should possess skills, and knowledge that collectively allows them to provide comprehensive medical care, health maintenance, and preventive services to each patient for a range of biological and behavioral problems.

Through their patient relationships and training, internal medicine physicians are positioned to lead patient care teams, especially under the Patient Centered Medical Home and Accountable Care Organization models.

Internal medicine physicians also serve as patient advocates in all health-related matters, including the appropriate use of specialists, health services, population health management and community resources.

Nature and Scope

The incumbent obtains history, examines, diagnoses, counsels, and treats patients within the physician’s area of specialty and experience.

The incumbent makes critical decisions regarding medical care. The incumbent works closely and in cooperation with the management staff, directs comments and questions to the appropriate management person and follows administrative policies.

The incumbent actively participates in physician governance meetings, management decisions, and follows policies adopted by Renown Health and its medical staff.

The incumbent stays abreast of current advances in medicine by reviewing recent publications, attending in-services and educational meetings, and attending continuing medical education programs in the appropriate field.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES :

Ability to function effectively in an integrated delivery system.

1. Knowledge of Federal, State, and local regulatory rules;

2. Capable of operating business units in conformance with good quality and business practices as may be outlined by agencies such as The Joint Commission, NCQA, MGMA, etc.

3. Effective leadership skills (and leading by example);

4. Ability to obtain results with minimal disruption while involving a variety of internal and external groups.

5. Ability to work independently.

This position does provide patient care.

Disclaimer

The foregoing description is not intended and should not be construed to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, skills and efforts or work conditions associated with the job.

It is intended to be an accurate reflection of the general nature and level of the job.

Minimum Qualifications

Requirements - Required and / or Preferred

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Description

Education :

Must have working-level knowledge of the English language, including reading, writing and speaking English.

Experience :

Prior experience in referenced specialty, preferred.

License(s) :

Must possess and maintain a current and valid State of Nevada Doctor of Medicine (MD) or Doctor of Osteopathic (DO) medicine license.

Controlled substance License to Prescribe issued by the State of Nevada and Controlled Substance Registration Certificate issued by the DEA, required.

Certification(s) :

Board Eligible or Board Certified in Internal Medicine through the American Board of Internal Medicine (ABIM). If Provider is Board Eligible at time of hire, Certification must be obtained within two (2) years of employment.

Basic Life Support (BLS) or Advanced Certification Life Support (ACLS) required. Prefer American Heart Association (AHA) approved certification but will accept online certification from , , or .

Computer / Typing :

Must be proficient with Microsoft Office Suite, including Outlook, PowerPoint, Excel and Word and have the ability to use the computer to complete online learning requirements for job-specific competencies, access online forms and policies, complete online benefits enrollment, etc.

Ability to credential through CVMC’s Medical Staff and / or payor credentialing, as applicable.