Physician – Family Medicine Opportunity in California

SUMMARY:

The Physician assesses and evaluates the health care needs of patients, performs diagnostic and therapeutic procedures, institutes and manages care for patients, and performs related work, including in-patient care, as assigned.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

· Takes patient histories and performs complete physical examinations of patients in clinic and hospital settings.

· Assesses the clinical status of patients.

· Orders and performs laboratory and screening tests as indicated to make a diagnosis.

· Formulates problem lists based upon clinical findings, plans and coordinates care.

· Recommends and/or administers treatment or medications as approved.

· Provides and evaluates patient care according to adopted protocols and Quality Assurance program criteria.

· Teaches patients, families, and staff care, prevention, and treatment enhancement techniques.

· Reviews and prepares protocols for use by staff.

· Prepares and maintains a wide variety of records and reports.

· Accurately records patient history, exam notes, medication history, on-going care and referrals in medical record, according to established format.

· Attends and participates in meetings and Quality Assurance activities as required.

· Participates in after-hours coverage and in-patient care, admits clinic patients, and follows during hospitalization.

· Responds to patient or co-worker complaints and works toward a positive resolution of any dispute.

· Serves as a member of site committees as requested.

· Identifies problems related to patient services and makes recommendations for improvement.

· Participates in evaluation of peers and support staff.

· Adherence to ODCHC’s attendance policy.

· Other duties and responsibilities as designated by supervisor.

QUALIFICATIONS:

· Ability to work as a member of a team in order to solicit input from other affected departments or individuals, communicate pertinent information to other team members, and support team decisions.

· Ability to be persuasive and diplomatic in encouraging teamwork and cooperation in the pursuit of excellence in service.

· Ability to communicate effectively and exercise sound and responsible judgment.

· Excellent interpersonal skills, written and verbal. Ability to establish constructive working relationships with all levels of management and employees in a staff of varied and diverse backgrounds.

· Ability to handle difficult or confrontational situations in a calm, consistent, and equitable manner.

· Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations.

· Ability to effectively represent ODCHC’s interests in the community and maintain effective working relationships among co-workers, public, private, and professional groups.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE :

· Medical School Diploma.

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS:

· Current California medical license and Board certification in a primary care specialty (Family Practice, Pediatrics, or Internal Medicine).

· Current DEA license.

· National Practitioner Databank check.

Compensation Range:

$100,000 +

Benefits:

Health, Dental, Vision, Retirement, Sign On Bonus, Childcare, Malpractice Ins., EAP, Life Insurance, Disability Ins., FSA, Childcare Program and more.