Clinical Preceptor

The Clinical Preceptor is responsible for teaching, supervising, and mentoring residents and medical students in the outpatient clinical setting. This role provides direct oversight of patient care and evaluates learner performance in alignment with ACGME core competencies and program requirements.

The Faculty Physician promotes high-quality, patient-centered care by reviewing patient histories, physical examinations, diagnostic reasoning, treatment plans, and clinical documentation. The physician provides appropriate supervision and guidance for clinical procedures, ensures timely and accurate documentation of precepting encounters, and co-signs learner documentation as required. The Clinical Preceptor also provides constructive feedback and supports the ongoing professional and clinical development of residents and medical students. Key responsibilities include:

• Teach, supervise, and mentor residents and medical students in the outpatient Family Medicine Clinic (FMC) setting.

• Participate in the clinical education, assessment, and evaluation of residents and medical students in alignment with ACGME core competencies and program requirements.

• Conduct one-on-one discussions with residents and medical students regarding the care and management of each patient seen in the FMC.

• Review each patient’s history and physical examination with the learner, including direct patient interaction when necessary to clarify or confirm clinical findings.

• Provide direct supervision of all clinical procedures performed by residents and medical students, consistent with their level of training and applicable program requirements.

• Assess the learner’s medical knowledge and understanding of relevant clinical concepts.

• Evaluate the learner’s clinical reasoning, diagnostic process, and ability to develop appropriate differential diagnoses.

• Review and evaluate treatment plans, including appropriate follow-up care and patient management.

• Provide constructive feedback on the learner’s clinical case presentations, including organization, accuracy, clinical reasoning, and communication.

• Review and provide feedback on the learner’s medical record documentation to ensure accuracy, completeness, timeliness, and compliance with applicable clinical and regulatory standards.

• Provide timely, constructive feedback and identify opportunities for continued clinical and professional development.

• Document all precepting encounters in the patient record

• Advocate continuity of patient care

• Co-sign all encounters with appropriate attestation

• Provide guidance in the area of Practice Management, teaching the business of medicine, and overseeing/ensuring proper billing and coding for each patient encounter

• Communicate with front and back office staff as well as other providers to help ensure a proper patient flow and streamlined processes whenever possible

• Serve as a role model for professionalism

• Provide professional guidance and emotional support for residents and staff

• Serve as a resource for community services in relation to patient care

• Serve as a role model for patient advocacy and customer service

• Provide didactic lectures at noon conference

• Teach and role-model the “art” of medicine

• Communicate with other residency faculty and program director regarding clinic processes and function. Providing feedback regarding staff and physician performance.

• Ongoing participation with QI activities in the clinic

• All other duties as assigned.

Additional Responsibilities

• Document all precepting encounters in the patient record and co-sign learner encounters with appropriate attestation.

• Promote continuity of care, patient advocacy, and high-quality customer service.

• Provide guidance on practice management, including the business of medicine, appropriate billing, and accurate coding.

• Collaborate with front and back office staff, providers, residency faculty, and the Program Director to support efficient clinic operations and patient flow.

• Serve as a role model for professionalism, clinical excellence, communication, and the art of medicine.

• Provide professional mentorship, guidance, and support to residents and staff.

• Connect patients with appropriate community resources and support services.

• Participate in didactic education, including noon conferences and other educational activities.

• Provide feedback regarding clinical, physician, and staff performance as appropriate.

• Participate in ongoing quality improvement initiatives and clinic process improvement.

• Perform other duties as assigned.

• MD or DO with faculty appointment through the residency program.

• Board certified in Family Medicine.

• Active, unrestricted Arizona medical license.

• Eligible for credentialing and participation with major health insurance plans.

HealthyU Clinics is a value-based healthcare organization committed to delivering high-quality, patient-centered care across multiple states and specialties. We prioritize primary care while offering a broad range of services designed to improve outcomes and reduce overall healthcare costs. Our culture is built on collaboration, compassion, and continuous growth—ensuring both our patients and employees are supported and set up for success.

We offer a comprehensive and competitive benefits package designed to support your health, and work-life balance:

• Competitive Base salary
• Additional Provider Compensation: wRVU and Bonus (Patient Experience, Quality, Supervision, etc.)
• Medical Co****verage: Employer contributions toward medical insurance
• Additional Employer-Paid Benefits: GAP coverage, Employee Assistance Program (EAP), and life insurance
• Voluntary Benefits: Dental, vision, HSA, short-term and long-term disability, hospital indemnity, and more
• Provider Malpractice coverage / CME support
• Paid Time Off: Paid vacation / Paid holidays / Separate paid sick
• Growth Opportunities: As a rapidly expanding organization, we offer ongoing career advancement and internal mobility opportunities

Join a team where your work makes a meaningful impact and your career can grow alongside the organization.