Polara Health is dedicated to providing integrated primary care services in collaboration with a comprehensive behavioral health team. Our commitment lies in improving patient outcomes, enhancing patient experiences, and delivering efficient, high-quality care. To better serve our community, we have recently expanded our services to include lifestyle and obesity medicine, ensuring a holistic approach to health and wellness.

POSITION SUMMARY

We are seeking a dedicated and compassionate Family Medicine Physician to join our team. The Family Medicine Physician role is based on expected duties for any primary care physician in an ambulatory setting. At Polara Health Medical Group (PHMG), this role will be an integrated role with the behavioral health team including other physicians, advanced practice providers, therapists, etc. The expectations include, but are not limited to, managing a panel of patients and productivity that meets the standards set by PHMG. A focus on the triple aim of improved patient outcomes, superb patient experience, and efficient care will be the key to success at PHMG.

ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES

•        Managing a patient panel with a broad array of patient needs including acute issues, chronic diseases, and wellness promotion. Chronic disease management will be a hallmark set of duties including medication management.
•        Diagnosing and managing adult patients using electronic tools within the EHR, as well as personal communications putting the patient first always.
•        Documenting complete notes on a timely basis assuring the proper patient information is available and useful for other team members in transitions of care, according to Polara documentation policy.
•        Help train and support clinic staff through a team-based model. Lead the care team through influence to assure a holistic patient experience.
•        Appropriately lead and coordinate care with other team members, specialists, and outside agencies/health entities to assure that the patient’s care is optimized.
•        Always be willing to seek and accept constructive feedback, as well as mentor and support new providers who join the team.
•        Review and utilize quality, experience, operational, and efficiency data in daily practice to assure value (quality/cost) organizational goals are met.
•        Participate in team meetings and other committees as requested and appropriate (citizenship).

•        Support leadership decisions, while at the same time be forthright in bringing for the feedback and ideas for improvement.
•        Maintain Polara Health Medical Staff membership.

QUALIFICATIONS

•        Must be able to provide or obtain an AZDPS Level One Fingerprint Clearance Card
•        Graduation from an accredited medical school recognized by the Arizona medical boards (MD or DO). Completion of an accredited residency in Internal Medicine or Family Medicine.
•        Board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine or the American Board of Family Medicine.
•        Active Arizona license to practice medicine.
•        Active DEA certificate.
•        Eligible for Polara Health Medical Staff membership.
•        Two years of prior practice experience preferred.
•        Experience with behavioral health a plus.

CORE COMPETENCIES

•        People – Passionately believes in people and embraces diversity
•        Integrity – Does the right thing even when no one is looking
•        Learning – Challenges old paradigms with critical thinking, curiosity and creativity
•        Accountability – Sets an intentional culture of personal responsibility; believes everyone carries the load
•        Delegation/leadership – Leads the care team across multiple service areas and facilities and delegates as necessary, with follow up on timelines, details, and quality
•        Relationships – Serves colleagues and consumers with love, empathy, and compassion
•        Motivating – Fosters an engaged and supportive work environment in which employees are at their best; establishes him/herself as an effective leader and role model to the care team
•        Effective communicator – Uses 2-way communication that demonstrates warmth, clarity, and professional consideration for consumer and staff beliefs, values and judgments
•        Respect for others – Takes action that indicate a consideration for others and being aware of the impact of one’s behavior on others, demonstrates respect for diverse backgrounds of all patients, families, and coworkers; and seek accommodation

PHYSICAL DEMANDS & WORKING CONDITIONS

The physical and working demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

•        Office environment, travel within the community, as needed
•        Heavy exposure/use of computers, cell phones, office phones, etc.
•        Ability to sit for prolonged periods throughout work hours
•        Must be able to occasionally lift and/or move 5 or more pounds
•        Must be able to respond appropriately and effectively in crisis situations by using good judgment and following Polara Health protocols

This position is considered Safety-Sensitive by Polara Health.

Non-Discrimination Policy

Polara Health subscribes to the principles of Equal Employment Opportunity. Polara Health’s policy is to provide employment, compensation, and other benefits related to employment based on qualifications, without regard to ancestry, age, color, disability, genetic information, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, medical condition, military or veteran status, national origin, pregnancy, race, religion, sex/gender, sexual orientation, or any other basis prohibited by federal, state, or local law. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, Polara Health intends to comply fully with applicable federal, state, and local employment laws, and the information requested on this application will be used only for purposes consistent with those laws.

Americans With Disabilities Act – Request for Reasonable Accommodations

In accordance with requirements of the Americans with Disabilities Act, Polara Health’s policy is to provide reasonable accommodation for applicants requesting accommodation(s) during the application process, so the applicant may be given a full and fair opportunity to be considered for employment. If any candidate needs a reasonable accommodation to participate in the interview process, please notify Polara Health in any of the following ways: by calling 928-445-5211, ext. 4047, U.S. Mail, or hand deliver to Polara Health 3343 N. Windsong Drive, Prescott Valley, AZ 86314 Attention: Human Resources Job Applicant Request.

Background Checks

Employment is contingent on background checks as required by Polara Health’s policies, which may include Fingerprint Clearance, Drug Test, Criminal History, Driving History Record, Sex Offender Registry Search, Department of Child Services, State Central Registry Check, Employment Verification, Education Verification, and Professional References.

Employee Statement of Understanding

I have read and understand the job description for my position. I am able to perform all of the essential functions of this position. I agree to comply with the corporate compliance policy and all laws, rules, regulations and standards of conduct relating to my position. As an employee, I understand my duty to report any suspected violations of the law or standards of conduct to my immediate supervisor.