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Staff Physician - CHS (Prescott Valley/Cottonwood)
Salary
Depends on Qualifications
Location
Prescott Valley/Cottonwood, AZ
Job Type
Full Time - Exempt
Job Number
202600139
Department
Community Health Services - CHS
Opening Date
05/08/2026
Closing Date
Continuous
- Description
- Benefits
- Questions
Role
Join Our Community Health Team!
Yavapai County Community Health Services is seeking a dedicated Staff Physician to provide high-quality, compassionate care in a collaborative primary care setting. The ideal candidate will have experience in OB-GYN or reproductive health and a passion for serving diverse populations. Bilingual in Spanish skills and knowledge of or experience working in a Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC) environment are highly preferred. This position offers the opportunity to make a meaningful impact on community wellness while working as part of a supportive, mission-driven public heath team.
Review complete class specification for Staff Physician here.
Major Duties, Responsibilities
- Provides comprehensive medical care in accordance with regulations and scope of practice for licensure in Arizona, State, Federal and other grant requirements, and the requirements of all payors.
- Examines patients and conducts appropriate tests to determine medical condition/health status, determines and implements treatment plans and/or refers patients to specialists and other medical facilities as needed.
- Supervises medical team, including review and co-signing of patient record entries by mid-level providers.
- Documents all medical services and patient interactions into the Electronic Health Record in accordance with department standards, all federal reporting requirements, (Uniform Data System), Meaningful Use criteria.
- Maintain an efficient patient workflow within the designated template.
- Meets Patient Centered Medical Home and standards of the quarterly Quality Improvement audits including in Chronic Medical Conditions such as Diabetes (DM) and Hypertension (HTN).
- Provides leadership and direction in the improvement of one of the Clinical Performance Measures and participates in the other Quality Improvement Program initiatives, as requested.
- Participates in on call duty, as required.
- Represents the department in community outreach events such as health screenings and physicals at Health Fairs, school sports physicals and community sports physicals.
- Responds to community emergencies with a public health consequence according to the department's Emergency Response Plan.
- Performs other job-related duties as assigned
Minimum Qualifications
Education:
Doctor of Medicine (M.D.) or Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (D.O.) degree from an accredited medical school.
Experience:
A minimum of three (3) years of residency/internship experience and one (1) year experience providing patient care in a clinical setting.
Licensure or Certifications:
Active Arizona medical license and federal DEA license required.
Basic Life Support certification required.
Additional Requirements:
Board certification in area of specialty or eligibility to obtain certification within one (1) year of hire.
Must possess a valid Arizona driver's license.
Must possess a current fingerprint clearance card issued by the Arizona Department of Public Safety.
EMPLOYEE BENEFITS
Yavapai County Government offers a comprehensive employee benefits package to
Full-Time employees working 30 or more hours per week that includes but is not limited to:
- 10 Paid Holidays Per Year
- Annual Leave
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Health Care Insurance - Medical, Dental, Vision
- Life Insurance
- Long-Term & Short-Term Disability
- Retirement Plans
- Sick Leave
- Tuition Reimbursement Program
ELECTIVE COVERAGE
- 457 Deferred Compensation Program
- Dependent Health Care Insurance - Medical, Dental, Vision
- Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
- Health Savings Account (HSA)
- Short-Term Disability
- Supplemental Life (for employees & dependents)
PLEASE NOTE
- Part-Time, Temporary and Seasonal employees accrue Sick Leave based on hours worked.
- Part-Time employees have limited benefits available.
- Temporary and Seasonal employees are not eligible to accrue Annual Leave.
Click here to view our benefits summary.
01
Do you have a Doctor of Medicine (M.D.) or Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (D.O.) degree from an accredited medical school?
02
Do you have a minimum of three (3) years of residency/internship experience and one (1) year experience providing patient care in a clinical setting?
03
Do you have an active Arizona Medical License?
04
Do you currently possess a Federal D.E.A. License, or can obtain one prior to hire?
- Yes, I currently possess a Federal D.E.A. License.
- No, I do not currently possess a Federal D.E.A. License but can obtain it prior to hire.
- No, I do not possess a Federal D.E.A. License.
05
Do you have a current certificate for Basic Life Support Certificate (BLS) for the Health Care Professionals?
06
Must have Board certification in area of specialty or eligibility to obtain certification within one (1) year of hire.
- I acknowledge my understanding of this requirement.
07
You must possess a current fingerprint clearance card Issued by the Arizona Department of Public Safety.
- Yes, I currently possess a current fingerprint clearance card issued by the Arizona Department of Public Safety.
- No, I do not currently possess a current fingerprint clearance card issued by the Arizona Department of Public Safety, but acknowledge I must obtain one upon hire.
08
Please select your preferred work location(s). Not all locations may have current availability.
- Ash Fork
- Cottonwood
- Prescott
- Prescott Valley
09
How many hours per week are you interested in working?
10
Do you have interest in providing health services in rural areas via a mobile unit?
Required Question
Employer Yavapai County Government
Address 1015 Fair Street
Room 338
Prescott, Arizona, 86305
Phone (928) 771-3252
Website https://yavapaiaz.gov/