Family Physician

Family Health Care Centers of Greater Los Angeles, Inc.•Bell Gardens, CA

2d•$236,040 - $247,572•Onsite

About The Position

The Family Physician will ensure that patient care is provided in a high quality, efficient, and cost-effective manner. This role involves providing direct outpatient care to patients with acute and chronic illnesses, leading a Patient Centered Medical Home (PCMH) clinical team, supporting mid-level providers, nursing staff, and other support staff, and participating in quality improvement and peer review activities, as well as staff trainings.

Requirements

Graduate M.D. or D.O. from an accredited medical college.
Current Unrestricted California Medical License.
Current Valid DEA Controlled Substance Registration Certificate.
Current Family Medicine Board Certification or Eligibility.
Board-eligible and/or Board-certified is required.
Maintains attendance as per policy.
Maintains a clean and safe work area.
Observes Fire and Safety policy and procedures.
Observes general Safety/Employee Health policies and procedures.
Maintains a current annual health screening.
Observes FHCCGLA Appearance/Dress standards.
Maintains the privacy and confidentiality of both client and employee with regard to medical records.
Displays clear and visible identification.
Treats all patients with respect and dignity and adheres’ to the Patient’s Bill of Rights.
Treats all employees with respect and dignity in accordance to non-discriminatory policy and procedure.
Treats all employees/clients in a courteous and professional manner.
Conducts only work-related conversations when clients are waiting for service.
Does not discuss other staff members, policies, problems or medical care in public areas of the clinic.

Nice To Haves

Possible student loan repayment for providers: HRSA, HWDD, LA CARE, OSHPS HPEF
Possible Student Loan Repayment.

Responsibilities

Directs outpatient care including the assessment and treatment of adult acute and chronic disease utilizing prudent clinical judgment and current standards of care.
Directs outpatient care including the assessment and treatment of pediatric acute and chronic disease utilizing prudent clinical judgment and current standards of care.
Directs outpatient care including the assessment and treatment of gynecologic and prenatal acute and chronic disease utilizing prudent clinical judgment and current standards of care.
Uses of prudent clinical judgment and current clinical standards in the ordering of laboratory, radiographic, and diagnostic studies.
Uses of prudent judgment and current clinical standards in the interpretation and follow up of all data obtained from laboratory, radiographic, and diagnostic studies.
Uses of prudent and evidence based clinical judgment in referring patients to specialty care.
Fosters a team-based approach to care in keeping with PCMH standards.
Works collaboratively with peers, always maintaining a collegial and pleasant work environment.
Considers the influence of socioeconomic and environmental factors in the assessment and development of treatment plans for acute and chronic disease.
Follows regional and federal guidelines in the reporting of communicable diseases.
Performs clinical procedures in keeping with sound clinical judgment and evidence based primary care.
All other duties as assigned.

Benefits

Medical Benefits - FHCCGLA pays 100% of employee’s Kaiser; Anthem Blue Cross; Health Net; and United Health Care coverage (HMO Plan) subject to change during open enrollment.
403 B - Through Mutual of America, the company matches up to 5% of employee’s salary.
Dental Benefit - MetLife Only (HMO/PPO Plan).
11 Holidays Observed.
2 Floating Holidays
Vision Benefit - MetLife Plan.
1 Birthday Holiday
Life Insurance - Accidental Death & Dismemberment; and Long-term Disability.
7 Paid Sick Leave - 56 hours Full-Time
Paid Sick Leave – 40, Part-Time and Per-Diem
Employee Assistance Program
2 weeks’ Vacation
AFLAC Benefits
Physicians - 1,500.00 Annually and 5 Paid CME days.
License Reimbursement: Medical License, DEA licenses, BLS