PHYSICIAN: INTERNAL MEDICINEnnEmmett, ID ( Title:Internal Medicine PhysiciannnClinic:Valor Health Family Medicine and Urgent CarennSupervisor’s Title:Executive Director for Physician ServicesnnI. Position Summary:nnThe physician will join the Valor Health provider multi-specialty medical group and be a part of a team of established providers. They will provide medical services within their scope of licensing, training, and credentialing for an Internal Medicine physician: Assess and treat various conditions, ailments, injuries within their patient panel; Examine patients, obtain medical histories, order, perform, and interpret diagnostic tests; Counsel patients on diet, hygiene, and preventative health care; Manage chronic medical conditions; Coordinate treatment with other specialists for serious conditions or intensive care outside of specialty; Act as a healthcare advocate for patients; Admit appropriate patients that need ongoing care.nnWell qualified candidates will take a team-based approach to care and function in a high quality and compassionate manner healing the body, mind and spirit. They are committed to the organizational values of accountability, leadership, integrity, vision, and excellence. Successful candidates will be passionate and knowledgeable about adult health issues and utilize an internal medicine background to develop outpatient-based practices in support of Valor Health, a critical access hospital, rural health clinic, and patient centered medical home.nnII. Principal Functions and Responsibilities:nnA. Service as Clinic Practitioner:nnSee adult patients during normal office hours in a certified patient centered medical home & rural health clinic.nnDiagnosis and treat patients and prescribe medications.nnAdministration of preventative care and immunizations.nnNon-surgical treatment on patients to address chronic and acute conditions.nnTreat acute illnesses.nnProvide comprehensive care for patients throughout their adult lives.nnSimplify medical information for patients and clarify treatment choices.nnPerforms assessment and examination.nnSupervise patient care personnel.nnAct in a way that promotes and enhances the health of the patient.nnAddress mental health and substance abuse.nnDisease prevention and treatment of common problems of the eyes, ears, skin, nervous system, internal and reproductive organs.nnNight and weekend call to be shared equitably among the community Family Medicine clinicians.nnCompletes charting and required documentation in a timely manner.nnMake referrals for general or specialty medical care on behalf of patients.nnIn collaboration with care team, complete forms and records requiring physician certification on behalf of patients.nnParticipate in the development and review of internal medicine related policies.nnRound on inpatients in Valor Health hospital.nnCollaborate with nearby care facilities as appropriate directing ongoing medical care of patients.nnFulfill duties and responsibilities as a staff member of Valor Health.nnServe in medical staff leadership opportunities.nnRequirementsnnIII. Position Qualifications:nnA. Training, Certification, Registration, Licensing and Education:nnDoctor of Medicine (MD) or Doctor of Osteopathy (DO) degree;nnSuccessful completion of an accredited Internal Medicine residency program;nnBoard certified, or obtain such certification within 3 years of employment;nnObtain Idaho medical licensure to practice medicine in all its phases;nnValid controlled substance registration with Idaho Boards of Pharmacy & DEA.nnActive and ACLS.nnB. Other Attributes and Requirements:nnPractice of medicine within the scope of license, training, credentials and standard of care.nnMaintains continuing medical education as a life-long learner.nnPractice medicine in accordance with Valor policies and procedures and medical staffing guidelines.nnDemonstrate the ability to assess, plan, implement and evaluate patients appropriate to their age, especially elder care.nnAsks significant questions, listens, is observant and manifests a strong curiosity.nnUses a systemic approach and integrative medicine.nnC. Physical Requirement: Extensive walking, standing, lifting, reaching, hand eye coordination, speaking, clear vision, motor skills and dexterity.nnD. Working Conditions: Office environment; Subject to contact with patients and their families under sometimes stressful, difficult, and unpredictable circumstances.