Internal Med Physician Family Practice - (Arleta)
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Job description
- Health, dental and group life insurance plans 100% paid for employees;
- Voluntary vision, employee life, spouse and child life plans;
- 403(b) retirement plan with an employer match of up to 4%;
- Employee Assistance Program;
- Education Assistance Program – employees can receive up to $5,250 annually for eligible tuition, books, and professional license fees.;
- Generous vacation and sick leave time-off policies;
- Ten (10) paid holidays per year;
- Three (3) days with pay for continuous education for maintaining a professional license.
- Public Service Loan Forgiveness | Federal Student Aid.
POSITION: Physician Family Practice
RESPONSIBILITIES: Under the direction of the Medical Director, the physician will perform medical services. The Primary Health Care Physician will examine, perform diagnosis, and treat patients who come to the clinic for acute medical care. Determines the necessity for referral and refers persons requiring special diagnostic procedures and treatments to appropriate sources; discuss findings with external providers; supervise the work of physician assistant and nurse practitioners assigned. Participates in developing the call schedule and provides coverage every four (4) to six (6) weeks. Maintain EHR patient records.
Diagnose and treats common health problems; advise and counsel patients of developmental and maturational issues. Identifies, intervenes and provides information for the patient, enabling the patient to make informed decisions and incorporates measures to improve health status. Considers individual cultural, psychological, social, and environmental factors; provides referrals and coordinates patient services to promote continuity of care at the primary, secondary, and tertiary levels; collaborates and consults closely with other physicians on behalf of patients; responds to patient medical emergencies in life threatening situations.
For Pediatric providers, they will assess the growth and development of children 0-18 years and must track and administer immunizations on a schedule. S/he must be able to communicate well with parents and children.
The physician will participate in QA/QI, QM, and Peer Review meetings. At minimum, s/he will attend ongoing trainings in using the EHR system, PCMH and attend CMEs. S/he will review quality measures and patient satisfaction surveys and implement necessary improvement plans to reach required thresholds. S/he will perform other duties as assigned.
REQUIREMENTS: Knowledge of the Board Certified principles and practices of modern medicine including preventive medicine. Mature judgment, tact, discretion and confidentiality are mandatory. Position requires a professional, pleasant and effective representation of the corporation. Bilingual (Spanish/English) bilingual highly preferred.
OTHER REQUIREMENTS: Must possess a dependable automobile with insurance and a valid California drivers license. Must submit to and pass a drug test, fitness for duty and a criminal background clearance as a pre-condition for employment. Must be able to provide proof of COVID-19 vaccination and booster, TB test, Hepatitis B, MMR, and TDAP vaccines. BLS/CPR certification is required.
QUALIFICATIONS: Possession of a valid Physicians and Surgeons Certificate issued by the State of California.
AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY AFFIRMATIVE ACTION EMPLOYER
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