Family Practice Physician
Company: Clinica Family Health
Location: Westminster
Posted on: January 23, 2023
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Job Description:
This job exists to: Provide high quality medical care that is
culturally appropriate and prevention focused. Serves as a leader
on the pod contributing to the smooth, efficient, operation of the
pod, the site and the organization.ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND
RESPONSIBILITIES:Maintains a program of high quality, comprehensive
health for the family, to include preventive medicine, behavioral
sciences, and community health.Prepares and reviews medical
histories and obtains data through interviews.Examines patients,
formulates differential diagnostic plans, defines and orders
required diagnostic testing. Interprets examination findings and
test results, and implements treatment plans.Determines need for
consultation and assists in medical care and treatment and consults
other specialists as needed.Manages family practice inpatients,
conducts rounds, and prescribes inpatient therapy. Participates in
surgical, obstetrical, gynecological and critical care procedures
according to training and demonstrated ability.Provides supportive
and definitive care to patients with serious medical conditions
with appropriate consultation, based on documented and demonstrated
proficiency (e.G., applies planned care principles; practice
variations from Clinica's treatment protocols as appropriate;
limitations of training/experience are respected).Assists in the
revision of clinical practice guidelines and Scope of Practice when
needed by bringing outdated practice protocols to the attention of
the Clinic Medical Director, as well as any expected/actual changes
of licensure.Expands and maintains rapport with the medical
community in the service area (e.G., interacts appropriately with
other medical personnel outside of Clinica; actively seeks to
broaden our referral network).Appropriately communicates with
health & human services agencies, local governments, and community
organizations as needed.Provides responsive off-hours medical
services physically or by phone when the clinic is closed, if
applicable.Acquires and maintains hospital privileges at the local
hospital when participating in the call pool is part of the
physician's FTE.Supports and teaches team members at the site.
Teaches students enrolled in a relevant health profession training
program.Demonstrates knowledge of the principles of growth and
development over the life span, and stays current with changes in
this area.Provides Human Resources staff the needed documentation,
paperwork, and signatures to complete credentialing and privileging
(initial and biannual).Is respectful and responsive to staff and
patients (is approachable by other staff, demonstrates good team
work by offering and receiving feedback appropriately).Handles
ongoing daily clinical work in a timely and thorough manner as
outlined in the Provider manual (see Provider Manual).Exhibits
positive leadership skills on and off the pod (actively striving to
improve the patient and staff experience at Clinica).Collaborates
well with teammates, both on a clinical level (e.G., seeks/provides
guidance and feedback to supervised/supervising clinician) as well
as on a managerial and administrative level (e.G., follows
Clinica's procedures around requesting/taking time off).Effective
use of the electronic health record, registries and templates.OTHER
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:Maintain a safe work environment by
remaining informed of and compliant with the clinic's safety
policies, and in particular by application of safe practices in
area of own responsibility.Compliance:Knowledgeable of and
compliant with laws and regulations governing area of
responsibility.Responsible for reporting any potentially
non-compliant conduct.Cooperate fully with our Compliance Officer
in upholding our Compliance Plan.Leadership and modeling of Clinica
values.SUPERVISION: NoSCOPE OF AUTHORITY:Provide medical services
to patients and serve as a consultant to clinical staff.Works with
the management staff to maintain quality of care and
efficiency.Progress is reviewed quarterly and results are measured
and formally evaluated annually.POSITION QUALIFICATIONS:Education
and Experience:MD/DO, board certified/board eligible in Family
Practice Medicine.Valid license/DEA in jurisdiction of clinic,
certification preferred.Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:One year of
experience in ambulatory health care preferredSensitivity to low
income, ethnic minority communities preferredEntry level
proficiency in the Spanish language required.Computer proficiency -
electronic health record experience preferred.Ability to flourish
in a team system.PRINCIPLE WORKING RELATIONSHIPS:All Clinical
staffAll employees and managers and leadershipPatientsOutside
contacts such as community, other healthcare providersMATERIALS AND
EQUIPMENT DIRECTLY USED:Medical supplies and
equipmentTabletElectronic Health RecordTelephoneWORK ENVIRONMENT
AND PHYSICAL ACTIVITIES:Risk of exposure to blood borne
pathogens.Usual clinical environmentAbility to travel from clinic
to clinic in own vehicle as requiredMay require work outside of
normal business hoursWhat we offer:Competitive Vacation TimePaid
HolidaysMedical BenefitsDental BenefitsVision PlanRetirement
PlanFlexible Spending AccountGrowth OpportunitiesContinuing Medical
Education (CME)One Professional MembershipAll fees associated with
your license, DEA, board certification, etc. are covered by
ClinicaFTCA Malpractice InsuranceColorado Health Service Corps and
National Health Service Corps Loan Repayment potentialCompensation:
Approximately $194,737 $230,271 per year. All individual pay rates
are calculated based on the candidate's experience and internal
equity.COVID-19 Vaccine (Required) Religious or Medical Exemptions
available via application process.Clinica Family Health is an Equal
Opportunity Employer. We prohibit unlawful discrimination against
applicants or employees on the basis of age 40 and over, race,
color, religion, national origin, sex, disability, sexual
orientation, gender identity, or any other applicable status
protected by federal, state, or local laws.
Keywords: Clinica Family Health, Westminster , Family Practice Physician, Healthcare , Westminster, California
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