Number of Job Openings Available:

1

Date Posted:

September 05, 2024

Department:

62375600 Allina Health Group Unity Bariatrics

Shift:

Day (United States of America)

Shift Length:

8 hour shift

Hours Per Week:

40

Union Contract:

Non-Union

Weekend Rotation:

None

Job Summary:

Allina Health is a not-for-profit health system that cares for individuals, families and communities throughout Minnesota and western Wisconsin. If you value putting patients first, consider a career at Allina Health. Our mission is to provide exceptional care as we prevent illness, restore health and provide comfort to all who entrust us with their care. This includes you and your loved ones. We are committed to providing whole person care, investing in your well-being, and enriching your career.

Key Position Details:

This 1.0 FTE position will be a lead physician for the Medical Weight Management program.  This position supervises 17 APC's in the Medical Weight Loss program, defines and clarifies clinical practice through development of guidelines and protocols and serves as a system-level expert in obesity care.

Department: Allina Health Group Unity Bariatrics

Hybrid with some clinic work either at United or Coon Rapids

1.0 FTE

8 hr shifts

No weekend rotations

Job Description:

Responsible for direct patient care by reviewing patient's medical history while collecting, prioritizing, and synthesizing comprehensive data pertinent to the patient's health or situation. Provides education, consultation or intervention to patients (treatment plan) and their families. This is a full scope practice with both inpatients and outpatients. Provides direct patient care to all ages of individuals and families on a daily basis. Actively participates in multidisciplinary team approach to case management.

Principle Responsibilities

• Direct Patient Care.
  • Provides direct care for family medicine patients.
  • Reviews patient's medical history while collecting, prioritizing, and synthesizing comprehensive data pertinent to the patient's health or situation.
  • Evaluates, interprets, and coordinates information to make decisions and recommendations regarding patient care.
  • Provides education, consultation or intervention to patients (treatment plan) and their families.
  • Works collaboratively with patients to improve their health and well-being.
  • Practices in a thoughtful manner including consideration for cultural diversity, individual autonomy and legal responsibilities.
  • Actively participates in multidisciplinary team approach to case management.
  • Functions appropriately as part of care delivery team through efficient use of resources and skills.
  • Charts in electronic format in accordance with licensure and scope.
  • May provide care in an ambulatory clinic, inpatient or outpatient hospital setting.
  • May participate in on-call rotation.
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  Required Qualifications

• Doctoral/Ph.D. level advanced degree in Doctor of Medicine, Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine or foreign equivalent from an approved school of medicine
• Completion of an Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education (ACGME) or American Osteopathic Association (AOA) accredited Residency training program in Family Medicine
• 0 to 2 years of demonstrated experience in designated specialty area

Licenses/Certifications

• Licensed Physician - MN Board of Medical Practice required if working in the state of Minnesota upon hire
• Licensed Physician - WI if working in the state of Wisconsin upon hire
• ACLS-BLS Tier 3 - Multisource required within 180 Days
• PALS - Pediatric Advance Life Support - Multisource required depending on business unit upon hire
• NRP - Neonatal Resuscitation - Multisource required depending on business unit upon hire
• Board Certification or Board Eligibility in Family Medicine upon hire
• Drug Enforcement Agency Certificate upon hire
• Prescription Monitoring Program upon hire
• National Provider Identifier upon hire

Physical Demands

• Medium Work*:
• Lifting weight up to 32 lbs. occasionally (*Allina Safe Patient Moving Policy), Up to 25 lbs. frequently