Family Medicine/Internal Medicine Opportunity in Los Angeles, CA
- $265,000 starting Salary
- Incentive bonus program after 6 months
Essential Functions
- Provides primary care services to patients. Develop and implement patient management plans, including referrals to specialists as necessary.
- Provide patient education on wellness, prevention, and treatment options.
- Collaborate with other healthcare professionals to ensure comprehensive patient care.
- Participates in improving the quality of care, including participation in peer review, setting clinical standards for medical support staff, and monitoring the quality of medical services to patients.
- Participates in developing and implementing new Clinic programs; may assume leadership for new healthcare initiatives and projects.
- Providing professional leadership and training to midlevel providers, residents, medical students, and support staff to enhance their professional/patient care skills.
- Monitors strict adherence to universal precautions established by the Center for Disease Control and Prevention, Occupational Safety and Health Administration, DHS/OA, and clinic standards.
- Maintain accurate and up-to-date patient records in the electronic health record (EHR) system.
- Document patient encounters
- Will be required to provide on-call services on a rotating basis (approximately four times per year)
- Maintains working knowledge of medical and related skills through reading, participation in seminars and other educational opportunities, and personal contacts/professional memberships in the field; ensures timely completion of continuing education required to maintain licensure.
Position Requirements:
- Doctor of Medicine (MD) or Doctor of Osteopathy (DO) degree from an accredited medical school.
- A valid license to practice medicine in the State of California, with no pending or previous disciplinary action from any state licensing entity
- Board certification or eligibility in primary care specialty (Internal Medicine, Family Medicine, or Obstetrics & Gynecology)
- Current DEA license and BCLS certificate
- Competency in evaluating and treating general pediatric and adult ambulatory care
- Understanding of current medical, educational and psychosocial intervention procedures
- Ability to perform clinical duties
- Working knowledge of direct outpatient care and management methods and practices in a community clinic setting. Prior experience in a similar setting is preferred.
- Basic knowledge of local, state and federal regulations relating to care of patients in a clinic setting; and prior experience with county, state and federal programs such as CHDP, FPACT, EWC, Medi-Cal and Title X is preferred.
- Skill in identifying problems and recommending solutions in a clear, concise and proactive manner, including recognition and resolution of costly errors
- Ability to develop and maintain cooperative relationships with staff members, patients and other clinicians
- Ability to complete and maintain records in accordance with procedures utilizing an electronic health record system
- The flexibility to deal effectively with changes in work schedules and sites
Benefits
- Comprehensive medical plans
- 403b retirment plan
- PTO and sick time
