Physician DO/MD - Primary Care

Community Health Alliance (CHA) is looking to expand by adding a per diem Primary Care Physician and Pediatrician, to our impressive team of providers. The position is responsible for diagnosing and treating a variety of diseases and injuries as a member of a Care Team in a Family Practice setting; providing comprehensive, outpatient medical services for individuals and families on a continuing basis.

CHA is a federally qualified health care facility (FQHC) located in Reno, Nevada with six clinics located throughout the community.

We provide an extensive range of healthcare screening and prevention services, comprehensive primary care for all ages, pharmacy, pediatric dental services, management of chronic diseases, outreach to and services for homeless individuals and families, and behavioral health care. In addition, Community Health Alliance manages a Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) Program. As a FQHC, we also provide community education on health issues and outreach to underserved populations.

Our team members enjoy benefits that include:

• Competitive salary and Signing Bonus

• 100% company paid employee medical insurance and 90% paid vision and dental on the 1^st of month from date of hire. 

• Student Loan Repayment through the National Health Service Corp.  With a score of 19, in almost all cases, repayment is awarded to our providers who enroll.

• Continuing education benefit provided at 40 hours & $1800 per year

• Paid Time Off:

  • 6.5 weeks off within the first year; 18 PTO days, 5 days paid sick leave, 5 days paid personal/float days, and 5 days paid continuing education; based on FTE status

  • 7 paid holidays per year

• CHA paid pension plan at 5% of earnings after one year of service; no employee match

• Additional 403(b)retirement annuity plan for employee to save; no employer match

• 100% License, registration, and certification reimbursement for most clinical staff

• Malpractice coverage through FTCA (Federal Tort Claims Act)

• CHA provides a $10,000 Accidental Death & Dismemberment policy for each benefit-eligible employee at no cost to the employee.  This is an employee benefit paid and sponsored by CHA. 

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Education and Experience: Graduate of an accredited medical school and Board certified in a specific medical specialty. Must be licensed in the State of Nevada or ability to become licensed in the State of Nevada. Must be able to pass a drug test and clean background check.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Knowledge of the essential functions, practices and procedures of a medical clinic and office

• Knowledge of CPT and ICD-9/10-CM coding

• Knowledge of and ability to diagnose and treat a variety of diseases and injuries in a Family Medicine model setting, acting as part of a Care Team that is assigned to an empaneled patient group.

• Knowledge of, skills related to and ability to treat medical and surgical emergencies

• Skill in operating personal computer utilizing word processing, databases and e-mail

• Skill in operating various office equipment: calculator, copy machine, fax machine, and telephone

• Skill in operating various medical office equipment, such as; EKG machine, pulse oximeter, nebulizer, spirometer, audiology, sterilizers, etc.

• Ability to maintain confidentiality of information, patient financial and medical information

• Ability to read, write legibly, calculate mathematical figures and medication doses

• Ability to solve practical problems dealing with a variety of variables as a Care Team member

• Ability to exercise good judgment in appraising situations and making decisions

• Ability to work and interact effectively and positively with other staff members in a Care Team structure to build and to enhance teamwork in the clinics and overall CHA's organization

• Ability to communicate in a courteous and professional manner

• Ability to interview and communicate either in person of with an interpreter with patients in a clinical setting in Spanish

• Ability to understand and respond appropriately, effectively and sensitively to special population groups as defined by race, ethnicity, language, age, sex, etc.

• Ability to hear and speak to converse over telephone and interview patients

• Ability to see to accurately calculate and administer doses of medication and perform physical exams

• Ability to lift up to 20 pounds on a frequent basis

• Reasonable accommodation will be made for physical limitations on an individual basis

Apply at www.chanevada.org/join-our-team.