Ambulatory Primary Care Physician Leader - RUHS Community Health Centers

County of Riverside•Throughout Riverside County, CA

11d•Onsite

About The Position

Riverside University Health System (RUHS) is seeking physician candidates for its Community Health Centers, which are federally qualified health centers (FQHCs) located in the western and central regions of Riverside County. Current and future opportunities are available in Jurupa Valley, Mead Valley, Moreno Valley, Perris, and on the Mobile Health Unit. The role is ideal for physicians who are board-eligible or certified in Family Medicine or Internal Medicine and are passionate about providing high-quality, state-of-the-art primary care to diverse and vulnerable patient populations. Providers employed with the clinics may be eligible for numerous federal, state, and local student loan repayment programs. RUHS is a large, county health system that includes the Medical Center, main campus specialty clinics, Community Health Centers, and the departments of Behavioral and Public Health. The system fosters collegial relationships, offering opportunities for physicians interested in serving, training, teaching, and learning, with precepting opportunities available in most clinics.

Requirements

Successful completion of a residency training program accredited by the Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education (ACGME) OR by the American Osteopathic Association (AOA).
Possession of a current valid Physician's and Surgeon's Certificate issued by the State of California without restrictions.
Possession of a current valid Drug Enforcement Agency registration.
Board eligible/Board certified.
Possession of a valid California Driver's License may be required.

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of the principles and practices of modern medicine; current techniques, procedures and equipment applicable to primary care or the specialized medical field; principles of effective supervision.
Ability to plan, organize, direct, and coordinate specialized medical services; perform specialized medical services; supervise and instruct professional and technical personnel; develop and present educational programs for medical students, interns, resident physicians, and ancillary medical staff; maintain records and prepare comprehensive reports; work effectively with staff, patients and others.

Responsibilities

Conduct medical examinations for patients; diagnose medical conditions; screen for and provide resources as needed for social determinates of health; order diagnostic testing; prescribe and administer treatment and/or medication.
Assist in directing and supervising the work of residents, interns and medical students in an assigned field.
Act as a resource to Nurse Practitioners and Physician Assistants in the group.
Demonstrate professionalism in all actions, including interpersonal skills, as well as compliance with RUHS policies and organizational objectives, including organizational mission and values.
Maintain documentation of care to substantiate coding, in accordance with standards required by Joint Commission, Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA), state, and federal guidelines; maintain appropriate records and complete medical documentation, including review of labs and diagnostic testing within the RUHS policy guidelines.
Consult with members of other agencies concerning problems related to the operation of public health programs.
Act as the primary consultant to staff regarding the medical aspects of the public health programs; review public health programs to ensure compliance with state policies and regulations.
Instruct Registered Nurses and other medical staff in the care and treatment of patients; determine necessity for referral and refer persons requiring special diagnostic procedures or treatment to appropriate sources.
Participate in clinical quality programs, including responsibility for own quality metrics and compliance with RUHS policy and state and federal requirements; address patient quality metrics at each clinical encounter.