This position provides and leads medical care, including medical care teams, to manage assigned patient population, maintains timely and appropriate documentation of such care, and actively participates in medical staff duties. Participates in utilization management and care management processes to ensure high-quality, cost-effective delivery of services. Meets production standards. Partners with administration and staff to support strategic and operational plans. Works collaboratively toward needed improvements. Shares night, weekend, and/or holiday call duties as stated in the Employment Agreement.
Attends to patient needs through effective diagnosis, treatment, and documentation within area of assigned specialty. In an acute setting, this position provides medical care to the hospital patient population. This may include attending to patient needs through effective diagnosis, treatment and documentation. Provides guidance to the nursing staff and other members of the care team.
Meets quality measures in provision of medical care. Performs related administrative functions in the clinical setting. Meets professional standards governing such services in the appropriate medical specialty. Performs in accordance with the medical staff bylaws, the rules and regulations of the hospital and the medical staff, and the policies and procedures of clinic or practice.
Creates and maintains timely, appropriate and confidential documentation and coding of patient care to ensure compliance with medical reporting standards and billing practices so as to meet applicable federal and state requirements and the organization's code of conduct.
If required by the Employment Agreement, actively participates in medical staff duties, attends hospital staff meetings, participates in peer reviews and evaluations, and supports and ensures compliance with federal and state rules, regulations and accrediting body requirements. Meets CME (Continuing Medical Education) requirements for state licensure.
5. Meets production standards for clinics or practice while maintaining standards of care. Leads care team huddles to maximize efficiency of team in managing patients. Participates in identification, collection, and analysis of clinical, operational, and financial indicators to ensure effective use of resources. Promotes patient safety in all functions.
Serves as a committed partner to the organization's administration and staff to support strategic and operational plans. Establishes positive relationships with other physicians, administration, staff and the community and fosters collaborative efforts toward improvement. Serves on relevant health plan, Hospital, and Medical Staff committees to optimize relationships with the medical staff, payers, and peers.
Performs other duties as defined in the Employment Agreement.
Participates in scholarly activities to aid control/cure diseases. May participate in investigation of new drugs and medications.
Provide comprehensive, evidence-based medical care to patients of all ages, including preventive, acute, and chronic disease management.
Engage in quality improvement initiatives to enhance patient safety, clinical outcomes, and healthcare efficiency.
Educate patients and families on preventive care, lifestyle modifications, and chronic disease management.
Participate in community outreach programs to address public health concerns and promote wellness.
Performs all functions according to established policies, procedures, regulatory and accreditation requirements, as well as applicable professional standards. Provides all patients with Melissa Memorial Hospital with an excellent service experience by consistently demonstrating our core and leader behaviors every day.
Full-time, Monday-Friday during clinic hours, flexible admin day
Every third week on-call, ED oversight
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Patients/Day: 15–20
EMR: Athena
Support Staff: One dedicated MA; nurse system and hospital support staff
No Procedures
Dragon dictation
Care Settings: Outpatient, Inpatient, Swing Bed, Emergency Department
- In addition to the responsibilities described above, the role may include other responsibilities and duties as assigned on occasion, based upon MMH needs or requirements.
- The essential functions are intended to describe the general content of and requirements of this position and are not intended to be an exhaustive statement of duties. Specific tasks or responsibilities will be documented as outlined by the incumbent's immediate manager.
Support MMH vision and mission.
Maintain confidentiality of all work information.
Demonstrate an ability to function successfully in a team environment.
Exhibit courteous, compassionate, and respectful treatment of internal and external customers.
Displays a positive attitude and flexibility in changing situations.
Participates in identifying problems and suggesting solutions.
Report any compliance issues as designated in the MMH Compliance Program.
QUALIFICATIONS:
MINIMUM
Education/Experience:
Graduate of an approved school of medicine with licensure in the state where he/she practices.
Board Eligible/Board Certified by appropriate certifying board. Current DEA number.
Must apply for and maintain Medical Staff membership and clinical privileges at appropriate facilities if required by Physician’s employment agreement. Requires commitment to healthcare and concern for people in distress, critical listening skills and ability to communicate clearly, desire to work with all types of people and work as a team member and excellent interpersonal skills. Able to meet desired business outcomes while maintaining quality of care. Must be willing to update skills constantly.
Technical Skills:
Other qualifications/certificate/license:
PREFERRED
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Additional related education and/or experience preferred.
- Bilingual preferred.
"This position will remain open until filled; however, applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis."
WHY WORK AT MELISSA MEMORIAL HOSPITAL?
At Melissa Memorial Hospital, we’re a family not just a healthcare provider serving patients, staff, and community with care and inclusion. Here’s why you’ll thrive here:
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Core Values: Integrity, Passion, Service, Collaboration, Ownership, Courage drive us.
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Mission: “Compassionate care, nurturing trust.”, Tagline: “Seek Health. Live Well.”
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Eastern Plains Heart: A tight-knit team delivering impactful care.
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Balance: Work-life support plus the tools to excel in your current role and help you grow!
WHAT WE OFFER:
- 100% Employer paid Medical (Employee Only)
- Dental and Vision insurance
- Retirement Plans, with up to 3% employer match
- Voluntary Group Benefits
- Employee Assistance Program
- Gym Membership Discount
- PTO, Paid Sick Time
- Continuing Education Benefits
- FSA
- MASA Insurance
- Eligibility for Student Loan Repayment
MELISSA MEMORIAL HOSPITAL:
Melissa Memorial Hospital is a 15-bed critical access hospital, located in Holyoke, Colorado. While being “rural” we are equipped for any situation. It is a model rural hospital with 1 operating room, surgical procedure room, 4 bay emergency room, and radiology including 64-slice CT scanner and mammography, MRI, ECHO, and Nuclear Medicine, along with other ancillary services. The hospital is co-located with a family practice clinic and retail pharmacy services. Other services include chemotherapy, general & orthopedic surgery, podiatry, cardiology, orthopedic surgery, progressive rehab services, and wound care. MMH operates a full-time EMS service and maintains a 24/7 AirLife Helicopter base.
THE COMMUNITY:
Holyoke is home to the Holyoke Dragons and is truly a “City of Pride and Progress.” Holyoke offers:
From different coffee shops to different ethnic flavors, to a quick bite, the sweet small town of Holyoke has a handful of different restaurant options to choose from.
Holyoke is based in Phillips County where there are four different rural towns in the county with two schools in the county. Holyoke, Amherst. Paoli, and Haxtun are all within the same county. Holyoke homes a historical museum with different artifacts of what has built Holyoke today. You will see the fields turn different colors throughout different seasons. Your wheat, corn, alfalfa, are some of the few cultivating growths that you will see around your area! If you enjoy hunting, there are plenty of opportunities for a good catch. You will discover that you can see the most beautiful sunsets and the clearest starry nights out in the rural areas. Come take a look at our beautiful little town in the Northeastern corner of Colorado.
Click here for a List of Things to Do in Holyoke
Melissa Memorial Hospital is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.
