Physician

Kaniksu Community Health·Sandpoint, Idaho

Full TimeOn Site5-10 yrsPosted 2 months ago

About the role

The physician will examine patients, diagnose conditions, and manage overall patient care including prescribing medications and interpreting lab tests. They are also responsible for documenting patient progress and referring patients to appropriate specialists as needed.

Kaniksu Community Health is a non-profit, award winning Community Health Center that provides integrated, team-based healthcare in north Idaho. Patients consider us their partner in healthcare, over the course of their life and the spectrum of their health needs. From prevention and wellness to medical, dental, and behavioral health. From pediatric to geriatrics, we believe that quality healthcare should be accessible, approachable and affordable for everyone. We don’t just say it. We prove it.
In one year we decreased the rate of patients with uncontrolled diabetes by 20%.
We rank in the top 10% of CHC’s in the country for clinical quality.
We report the highest level of control in the state for our hypertensive population. The benefits of working for KCH include:
Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life insurance
Flexible schedule
PTO
Tuition reimbursement
4% 401K employer match
In-house medical, dental, or behavioral health services
Year round, affordable on-site childcare at KCH Kid’s Club
Opportunity for bonus incentive depending on patient volume As a Physician, a typical day might in the family practice department include:
Examine individuals to determine their condition and ask intuitive questions to gather information about symptoms
Prescribe medications and give detailed instructions for administration
Prescribe and interpret appropriate lab tests to gain more information for possible infections or abnormalities
Prepare and administer vaccines according to the governmental vaccination plan
Manage overall patient care including treating minor injuries and illnesses, such as sprains, cuts, cold symptoms, flu, and UTIs
Diagnose, monitor, and document patients’ progress and condition
Identify and refer patients to the appropriate specialists, if needed Qualifications needed:
Graduation from an accredited School
Can be cleared through the National Practitioner Database
Currently Licensed (State of Idaho) as a MD/DO
Current DEA license is required
At least five years of clinical experience as a health care provider in a primary care, urgent care or emergency department setting
Working knowledge of the basic principles of health, illness, and wellness including current best practice in effective delivery of preventive and primary health care and health education to low-income and special needs populations.
Proven clinical competence and outcome-effective experience providing primary and preventive health services.
Skill in family medicine / primary care delivery and ability to establish and maintain effective working relationship with patients and staff.
Experience with rural community health care, public health principles and practices desired.
Strong written and interpersonal communication skills, creative thinker and a proven collaborator.

Requirements

Candidates must hold a current Idaho MD/DO license and a DEA license, along with at least five years of clinical experience in primary or urgent care. Graduation from an accredited medical school is required, and experience with rural community health is desired.

postgraduate degree
Collaboration
Diagnosis
Interpersonal communication
Referral management
Patient examination
Medication prescription
Clinical documentation
Vaccine administration
Health education
Primary care
Family medicine
Patient care management
Lab test interpretation
Preventive health services

Benefits

Dental insurance
Vision insurance
Medical insurance
Paid time off
Tuition reimbursement
Life insurance
Flexible schedule
On-site childcare
401k employer match
In-house medical services
In-house dental services
In-house behavioral health services

Posting details

Employment type: Full Time
Work arrangement: On Site
Experience: 5-10 yrs
Location: Sandpoint, Idaho
Posted: Apr 30, 2026
Application: Employer website

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