Job Type – Full Time

Schedule - Days

Pay – Around $260k plus Bonuses

EMR System - E-Clinical

Work Location – All Ages; Outpatient

Job ID – 60310

Job Description

A Gilroy, California based client is seeking an excellent Primary Care Physician to serve as the Medical Director for a community health center. The Medical Director will provide ongoing development and review of protocols to ensure optimized care for patients is in compliance with licensing agencies. Participates in agency-wide QA Committee, QA activities and Peer Review as needed. In conjunction with the Chief Medical Officer provides perspective on any/all issues of concern to the sites and/or agency which includes input on strategic planning, clinical operations, program development and grant management.

Required Qualifications

• Graduated from an accredited medical school with a MD or DO degree
• Current CA state medical license
• Completed an accredited residency program
• Current DEA certificate
• 2 years of experience in a lead administrative role
• 5 years of experience as a primary care physician
• Board certified in primary care
• Current CPR certification

Responsibilities

• Serves in an advisory role regarding historical matters and advices board on medical practices.
• Provides professional medical services for clinic patients including taking medical histories, conducting physical examinations, ordering lab tests and prescribing treatments and medications.
• Performs minor surgical procedures, adapt treatment programs as indicated and refer patients for consultation and special services.
• Discusses medical progress with patients and family.
• Maintains legible, accurate and confidential medical records. Document all medical evaluations, diagnoses, procedures, treatment outcomes, education, referrals and consultations in compliance with state regulatory standards and clinic policies and procedures. Fill out forms and maintain correspondence with hospitals and other community organizations involved in the medical care of clinic patients.
• Provides clinical guidance to physicians, mid-level practitioners, nurses and lead medical assistants, including chart review, co-signing, consultation, and case conferences.
• Provides back-up for mid-levels and review 10% of charts for Physician Assistants, as well as for Nurse Practitioners who have not obtained their Furnishing License (of medications).
• Individual reviews, monitors and updates the clinic’s medical policies and procedures and provides clinical guidance and oversight specifically related to their area of practice and expertise (i.e., Pediatrics, HIV/Infectious disease, Adult Medicine, Family Practice, Health Information Technology (HIT), etc..
• Acts as a medical resource for clinical and non-clinical staff. Additionally provides consultation on the assessment, management and treatment of complicated cases.
• Oversees the administrative responsibilities in his/her area of practice and expertise that will include, but not limited to, recruitment, orientation, supervision, and evaluation of professional personnel.
• Provides ongoing development and review of protocols to ensure optimized care for patients is in compliance with licensing agencies, and in keeping with good medical practices.
• Participates in quality assurance and improvement activities, including the development and measurements of goals and efforts to address identified problems. Participates in agency-wide QA Committee, QA activities and Peer Review as needed.
• Represents TCHC to the professional medical community and other institutions as requested and as necessary.
• In conjunction with the Chief Medical Officer, provides perspective on any/all issues of concern to the sites and/or agency. This includes input on strategic planning, clinical operations, program development and grant management.
• Participates in the scheduling and facilitating of regular provider meetings.
• Assists in the development and oversight of TCHC’s annual budgeting and business planning process.
• Oversees the supervision of PA’s and NP’s in specialized area as well as examining required chart reviews of PA’s.
• Performs other duties as assigned by supervisor.

About Provider Healthcare

Provider Healthcare is a prominent healthcare recruitment firm that places highly qualified and skilled healthcare professionals in excellent employment opportunities across the country. Our diligent team of recruiters and client representatives specialize in permanent placement and locum tenens opportunities in all settings of medical practice such as hospitals, outpatient clinics, home health care, and government facilities. Provider Healthcare is an Equal Opportunity, Affirmative Action, Disability, and Protected Veteran employer and all applicants will be equally considered for hire.