Internal Medicine Opening in Sacramento, CA
Saint Louis, Missouri, United States
Job Summary
Occupation
Physician
Specialty
Internal Medicine
Degree Required
MD/DO
Position Type
Full-Time
Work Environment
Hospital
Clinic/Private Practice
Location
Sacramento, California, United States
Visa Sponsorship
No
Job Description
Last Update:
5/13/24
**Internal Medicine opportunities in Sacramento, CA**
- California's state capital - 1.5 million person population
**Position Overview:**
- Full-time, permanent positions
- Shifts varied (some 8 or 10 hour shifts available)
- Seeking MD/DO Internal Medicine physicians (directly out of residency ok)
- Primarily responsible for providing quality medical care to assigned patients in the outpatient setting
- Conducting physical examinations
- Making diagnoses and prescribing medical and rehabilitative treatment
- He/she participates in call coverage, quality assurance activities and staff meetings.
- 2 medical assistants for every provider
- Protected admin time everyday
- EPIC EMR
- Dragon, DAX or Freed dictation/artificial intelligence scribes available
- 6 week onboarding/orientation
- Internal referral opportunities including dermatology, podiatry, chiropractic, addiction medicine and nutritionists
- MD/DO compensation starts at $255,000 annually and $40,000 sign on bonus with three year commitment
**Benefits:**
- Proud to offer an exciting benefits package to qualifying full-time employees which can support your health, your family, and help you plan for the future.
- 403B retirement savings account with up to 4% employer matching contribution and 100% immediate vesting.
- Healthcare: Medical (Kaiser or Western Health Advantage Options), Dental, Vision - Individual and family plans available
- Company funded Health Reimbursement Arrangement (HRA) to help pay for out-of-pocket costs related to medical coverage
- FSA Plans: 2 options for Flexible Spending Accounts - Health Care FSA and Dependent Care FSA
- Company paid basic Life and AD&D Insurance. (supplemental life and AD&D options available)
- Optional Critical Illness, Accident, ID Theft Protection and Pet insurance potions
- 4 weeks of accrued paid time off and paid holidays.
- Malpractice/Tail Insurance
- Employee Assistance Plan with five (5) free counseling visits, financial services, legal services, and a plethora of online resources.
- Health Center is NHSC qualified for State Loan Repayment Program
- Tuition Reimbursement program, CME/CEU reimbursement and time off program.
**What we are looking for:**
(The successful candidate will be willing and able to:)
- Provide comprehensive medical services to Center patients consistent with specialty scope of practice in a community clinic environment, including taking appropriate health history, performing physical exams, developing differential diagnoses, completing medical work-up, performing or ordering appropriate lab, imaging, and other tests, prescribing, and implementing appropriate therapy according to standard medical practice.
- Obtain appropriate consults when problems presented are outside the scope of practice or area of expertise or when unfamiliar with a particular aspect of the patients care.
- Facilitate transfer of care to other clinicians when religious or personal beliefs interfere with the clinicians ability to offer full care options.
- Provide oral and written health education to Center patients and their families and answer questions, and work closely with other clinic staff that provide these services to assure the provision of appropriate education and information, including follow-up, for clients.
- Maintain productivity standards in order to sustain fiscal viability while maintaining high quality medical care.
- Answer messages and sign off on clinical reports (consults, lab, x-rays, etc.) in a timely manner.
- Complete legible and legally defensible medical records in a timely manner on a daily basis.
- Complete and submit all billing in an agreed upon timely manner.
- Attend continuing education programs and provide evidence of necessary education completion to upgrade medical skills and maintain licensing requirements.
- Offer cultural and linguistically appropriate services to a diverse and often socioeconomically challenged population.
**Qualifications:**
- Candidate must be board certified or eligible in Internal or Family Medicine
- Fully licensed to practice in the state of California with no restrictions
- Current DEA certificate.
- Current BLS
- Several years of FQHC or community health center practice experience preferred.
- Bilingual in English and Russian, Farsi, Pashto/Pushto or Spanish speaking preferred
- Must have a current and valid California drivers license and the ability to provide proof of personal auto insurance on the vehicle driven during working hours.
- If selected for an employment opportunity with the Health Center, external hires must provide proof of immunizations (Hepatitis B, MMR, Varicella & Tetanus), tuberculosis clearance, and proof of COVID-19 vaccination status* prior to their scheduled start date. Please be advised that this position is subject to criminal background investigation and drug screen.
**About the Medical Group:**
- Federally Qualified Health Center committed to providing quality health care for all, with a focus on underserved and immigrant populations.
- More than a dozen practice sites throughout Sacramento, including mobile clinics.
- Clinicians emphasize comprehensive and compassionate primary care with a focus on prevention, wellness, health education, and disease management.
- Medical group uses an integrated health model including pediatrics, family practice, dental services, and behavioral health.
- Offers an exciting, collegial and rewarding environment where you can make a real difference in peoples lives every day.
**About the location:**
Sacramento has been ranked as one of the best cities to live in California with its affordable housing, mild weather and the many nearby places to see and spend time with family. Its family-friendly atmosphere was, in fact, listed as one of the reasons for its placement on its list. The cost of living and proximity to the many activities and cities northern California has to offer. Sacramento has a lot to offer.