CareArc is accepting applications for a full-time Physician to join our team in Emporia, KS. The Physician provides diagnoses, treats and help prevent diseases and injuries that commonly occur in the general population. As a member of the Medical Health team the Physician will triage, diagnose and manage patients with health problems. Conduct medical evaluations and prescribe treatment. Provide support and assistance to other primary care clinicians and their patients. May refer patients to specialists when needed for further diagnosis or treatment. Participate in developing programs to address medical issues within the facility and community.

Primary Functions

• Prescribes, directs, or administers treatment, therapy, medication, vaccination, and other specialized medical care to treat or prevent illness, disease or injury.
• Collects, records and maintains patient information and records, including social and medical history, reports and examination results obtained from patients, relatives, or other professionals.
• Orders, performs and interprets tests and analyzes records, reports and examination information to diagnose patients' condition.
• Diagnoses or treats acute health care problems such as illnesses, infections or injuries.
• Diagnoses or treats complex, unstable, co-morbid, episodic or emergency conditions in collaboration with other health care providers as necessary.
• Performs primary care procedures such as suturing, splinting, administering immunizations, taking cultures and debriding wounds.
• Orders, performs or interprets the results of diagnostic tests, such as complete blood counts (CBCs), electrocardiograms (EKGs) and radiographs (x-rays).
• Designs individualized care plans using a variety of treatments.
• Prescribes medications based on efficacy, safety and cost as legally authorized.
• Counsels patients about drug regimens and possible side effects or interactions with other substances such as food supplements, over-the-counter (OTC) medications or herbal remedies.
• Detects and responds to adverse drug reactions with special attention to vulnerable populations such as infants, children, pregnant and lactating women, or older adults.
• Schedules follow-up visits to monitor patients or evaluate health or illness care.
• Explains procedures and discusses test results or prescribed treatments with patients.
• Educates patients about self-management of acute or chronic illnesses, tailoring instructions to patients' individual circumstances.
• Performs routine or annual physical examinations.
  
• Supervises or coordinates patient care or support staff activities
• Directs and coordinates activities of nurses, students, assistants, specialists, therapists, and other medical staff.
• Participates in activities aimed at professional growth and development including conferences or continuing education activities.
  
• Participates in daily team huddles.
• Participates in quality assurance initiatives.

Required Qualifications

• Must hold a current Kansas license as a M.D. or D.O
• Current DEA license requires
• Doctorate Required. Field of Study: Medical
• Positive attitude
• Team player

Preferred Qualifications

• Electronic Medical Record experience.
• Knowledge in Word processing software
• Knowledge in spreadsheet design software

Job Benefits

• Competitive base salary
• Paid time off, up to 200 hours
• Participation in KPERS retirement
• CME hours and allocation
• Health, dental, and vision insurance for self and family
• Paid life and long term disability;
• Sign on bonus offered
• Student Loan Forgiveness
• And many other voluntary benefits.

Employer Description:

CareArc is an Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC) that offers medical, dental and psychiatric services to everyone, including individuals with insurance, Medicare, Medicaid, and the uninsured. CareArc has many programs and avenues to help our patients who often face health disparities. We care about our community and strive every day in any way we are able, to improve the health outcomes for those we serve. The staff at CareArc see each other as an extended family. We respect, celebrate, and build upon the diversity in our staff. We often enjoy time together away from the confines of work, which allows for relationship building and encourages engagement within the company. We at CareArc are part of a strong foundation and continue every day to find innovative and effective ways to continue that legacy laid before us.

Community Profile:

Emporia, Kansas is a progressive city that is strategically centered at the intersection of Interstate 35, Interstate 335 (Kansas Turnpike), U.S. Highway 50 and Kansas Highway 99. Being a center for diverse manufacturing trade, education, medicine, and tourism is a fact this city takes pride in. Emporia is the founding city of Veteran’s Day as well the home to the Dynamic Discs Open formally the Glass Blown Open, and the premier gravel bike race, Unbound Gravel formally the Dirty Kanza. Nestled in Emporia is also Emporia State University and Flint Hills Technical College. Despite all the action in and around the area, Emporia maintains its small-town charm.

To meet patient’s needs, we offer walk-in services, same-day appointments, extended hours, in-house lab, immunizations, prescription assistance, free interpreter services (servicios de intérprete gratis) and free transportation in Lyon County. CareArc is an EEO. To apply, go to Careers | CareArc