Family Medicine Opportunity - Riverside, CA
Columbia, Missouri, United States
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Occupation Physician
Specialty Family Practice-Without OB
Degree Required MD/DO Residency/Fellowship/Externship
Position Type Permanent/Full-Time
Work Environment Clinic/Private Practice
Location Riverside, California, United States
Visa Sponsorship No

Job Description

Last Update: 3/05/24
Family Medicine Opportunity - Riverside, CA

The Family Practice Physician provides primary and urgent patient care in the ambulatory clinic setting. He/she sees all age groups, instituting appropriate diagnosis, treatment, follow-up, and referral for consultations when indicated. This position is an integral part of the health care team, which includes other Physicians, Podiatrists, Mid-level Practitioners, Registered Nurses, Licensed Vocational Nurses, Medical Assistants, Medical Receptionists, Pharmacy personnel, and Laboratory personnel, and members of the Dental, Outreach, Community Health Nursing, Behavioral Health Services, and Social Service Departments.

Duties of this position shall include, but are not limited to the following:
1. Functions independently to perform age-appropriate history and physical assessments for children and adults. Demonstrates competence for all specialized procedures for which privileging is requested. Operates within the scope of practice as delineated in their clinical privileges. Appropriately documents all care and procedures in the medical records.
2. Appropriately interprets patient historical, physical examination, and diagnostic and therapeutic test data to arrive at an accurate diagnosis. Orders laboratory and radiology studies when necessary to confirm diagnosis, or to rule out other differential diagnoses. Appropriately documents all findings in the medical record. Consults with a physician, nurse practitioner, or other appropriate member of the health care team when necessary.
3. Prescribes appropriate pharmacologic and non-pharmacologic treatment modalities to treat the patient’s condition. Utilizes medication formulary for pharmacological options. Orders appropriate follow-up for patient to assess results of treatment. Refers patient when necessary for treatments not available from RSBCIHI. Appropriately documents all plans and orders in the medical record.
4. Monitors the effectiveness of interventions. Collaborates with multidisciplinary team members by making appropriate referrals.
5. Implements the RSBCIHI health care objectives to include primary care, health promotion, and disease prevention through routine care of patients.
6. Adheres to insurance company requirements to ensure appropriate reimbursement for services rendered.
7. Has an awareness and appreciation for the diversity of Native American cultural and spiritual values and recognizes how these values affect our interactions with Native Americans in the medical setting.
8. Functions as an effective member of the health care team, which includes physicians, nursing, clerical, pharmacy, and laboratory staff. Effectively communicates and collaborates with all team members to provide both efficient and high quality care to our patients. Sets the pace for efficient patient flow through the clinic.
9. Participates in Medical Department staff meetings and clinic site meetings. Implements corrective actions as identified during peer review activities.

Delivers patient care in a manner that is thorough and elicits patient compliance within RSBCIHI guidelines:
  • 30 minutes for routine care of patients with chronic illnesses and minor acute problems. Reschedules patients for longer visits when appropriate.
  • 60 minutes for annual preventive health examinations and new patient visits; 30 minutes for disability exams, procedures, acute, and chronic care appointments.
  • Average 12-18 primary care patient visits per 8-hour shift.
  • Completes all medication refills and patient care in a timely manner.
  • Completes and submits the SOAP note encounter documentation within 24 hours of evaluating a patient.
MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
A detailed list of the main tasks, functions, and obligations that the role entails.

RESPONSIBLE FOR:
Specific items, processes, or outcomes that the individual in this role is accountable for.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Education & Experience
Education: M.D. or D.O. degree.
Current California Medical License.
Current DEA license.
Current American Board of Family Medicine certification.
Current CPR certification.

Education: M.D. or D.O. degree.
Current California Medical License.
Current DEA license.
Current American Board of Family Medicine certification.
Current CPR certification.

Specific capacities or competencies expected from the candidate.
Physical Demands
Must have excellent physical and emotional health.

ADDITIONAL JOB DETAILS:
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $240,000.00 – $260,000.00 per year

Benefits
401(k) with employer contribution
Medical, dental, and vision insurance
Life insurance
Continuing medical education leave and stipend
Paid time off
Tuition reimbursement (Indian Health Service Loan Repayment Program)

Schedule
10 hour shift
8 hour shift
Day shift
Monday to Friday
Will cover afterhours patient call duties for one week every 3 months as required

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