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Podiatry opening in Burbank, CA
Saint Louis, Missouri, United States
Job Summary
Occupation
Physician
Specialty
Podiatric Medicine
Degree Required
MD/DO
Position Type
Permanent/Full-Time
Work Environment
Hospital
Clinic/Private Practice
Location
Burbank, California, United States
Visa Sponsorship
No
Job Description
Last Update:
10/21/22
**Podiatry Opening in Burbank California**
As one of the fastest growing Independent Physician Associations in Southern California we offer a fast-paced, exciting, welcoming and supportive work environment. Opportunities abound, and enterprising, capable, focused people prosper with us. We promote teamwork, nurture learning, and encourage advancement for all of our employees. We want to see you excel, because we believe that your success is our success.
**Requirements**
Provide the full scope of patient care services which fall under his/her field of training, experience and scope of service, including but not limited to diagnosis, treatment, coordination of care, preventive care and health maintenance to patients within the age group appropriate for training and education. As a member of our team, physician is expected to be familiar with the Mission of the Medical Group and work collaboratively to achieve it. They must be cognizant of, and comply with, all policies and procedures, as well as meet or exceed any regulatory requirements. Members are expected to represent the Medical Group in a positive manner.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities include but are not limited to the following:
* Obtain pertinent health history and perform appropriate physical examinations on any patient who presents for care
* Formulate a diagnosis and plan related to the patients condition, and communicate those effectively to the patient
* Prescribe and refill medication, including controlled substances, in accordance with local, state and federal statutes and guidelines (reference: Controlled Substance Guidelines and policy)
* Document all of the above in a timely manner, per policy, in the NextGen electronic health record, or any record required by company (reference: Results Review policy)
* Function as part of the Medical Group and clinical team, covering for providers who are out, working with case management, collaborating with specialists and allied health professionals to maximize health outcomes
* Perform procedures, at the clinic, inpatient and outpatient, as appropriate to physicians training and experience
* Appropriately refer patients requiring specialty care and services
* Review incoming diagnostic reports (i.e. laboratory, radiology, EKG) sign, date and follow-up in an appropriate and timely manner (reference: Results Review Policy)
* Participate in marketing outreach as well as staff and patient education programs as assigned by medical group leadership
* Participate in peer review, quality assurance, provider meetings and other clinical meetings as required or requested
* Assist in updating protocols and principles of practice as requested
* Manage patients in such a way as to optimize health outcomes and minimize inappropriate utilization of resources
* Respond to patient requests, both telephonically and electronically via the electronic patient portal, in a timely manner
* Supervise Physician Assistants and Nurse Practitioners as assigned and when necessary
**Education and/or Experience**
* Graduate from accredited medical school
* Board certified (current)/eligible in own specialty
* Active California medical license
* DPM
* Current Federal DEA
* Additional credentials as required by virtue of specialty
* Experience working a multi-specialty group highly recommended, but not required
* Experience working in a heavy managed care environment preferred
We offer a full benefits package which includes employer paid medical, pharmacy and dental benefits. We offer a generous PTO package, 401k Retirement Savings, Life Insurance, Flexible Spending Account (FSA), Tuition Reimbursement & Licensed Renewal Fees for our clinical staff.
Employer will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of the LA City Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance.