Family Medicine Physician - Fortuna, CA
Litchfield Park, Arizona, United States
Job Summary
Occupation
Physician
Specialty
Family Practice-Without OB
Degree Required
MD/DO
Position Type
Permanent/Full-Time
Work Environment
Outpatient
Location
95540, Fortuna, California, United States
Visa Sponsorship
No
Job Description
Last Update:
3/19/24
We are looking for a Family Medicine Physician to join on of our clients team and provide family-focused care to their organization. This Physician will assess and evaluate the health care needs of patients, performs diagnostic and therapeutic procedures, institute and manage care for patients, and perform related work as assigned.
Details:
- Start date: Ideally April 29th, 2024
- Permanent position
- Pay: Above National Average
- Shift: 8:00am - 5:00pm Monday - Friday
- No call
- Job Setting: Outpatient
- Patients Per Shift: 18 - mix of adults/peds
Job Responsibilities
• Assesses the clinical status of patients.
• Orders and performs laboratory and screening/diagnostic tests as indicated to make a diagnosis.
• Formulates clinical assessment based upon clinical findings, plans, and coordinates care.
• Recommends and/or administers treatment or medications in accordance with standards of care.
• Provides and evaluates patient care according to adopted protocols and quality improvement program criteria.
• Educates patients regarding health and illness prevention. Recommends community resources to meet patient and family needs.
• Participates in on-going evaluation, quality improvement, required trainings, peer review, provider meetings and other clinical meetings.
• Supervises, reviews, and signs charts of Advanced Practice Clinicians (APC) and allied health personnel when requested.
• Participates in supervision, training and evaluation of support staff.
• Mentors peers and teaches students and residents when requested.
• Reviews and prepares protocols for use by staff.
• Maintains accurate, complete, concise, and timely documentation in the electronic medical record.
• Participates in after-hour call coverage.
• Responds to patient or co-worker complaints and works toward a positive resolution of any dispute.
• Serves as a member of site committees when requested.
• Identifies problems related to patient services and makes recommendations for improvement.
• Adheres to established clinical protocols, procedures, and attendance policy.
• Assists in updating clinical protocols and procedures when requested.
• Other duties and responsibilities as designated by supervisor.
Qualifications
• Residency.
• Current California medical license.
• Current Board Certification.
• Current DEA license.
• Current CPR.
Working Hours
No call