Physician, Acute Care - Transition Outpatient Clinic

Family Health Centers of San Diego•San Diego, CA

2d•$290,000 - $335,000•Onsite

About The Position

FHCSD is seeking a Physician to provide post-acute care in an outpatient setting. The role supports patients recently discharged from inpatient care and patients with urgent care needs that are not appropriate for the emergency room. It does not involve following a primary care patient panel. The physician works as part of a care management team to address immediate needs and help underserved community members improve long-term health outcomes. FHCSD is a federally qualified health center serving San Diego County. Its mission is to provide caring, affordable, high-quality health care and supportive services, with a special commitment to uninsured, low-income, and medically underserved people. The organization operates more than 90 sites, serves more than 227,000 patients annually, and has a team of more than 3,200 employees. Compensation is $290,000–$335,000 annually for full-time work; part-time and per-diem arrangements are also available. The position also offers a sign-on bonus and the opportunity to earn up to $50,000 in annual incentives.

Requirements

Doctorate from an accredited school of medicine.
Board certified or board eligible in a primary care field.
Current unrestricted license to practice in California, or ability to obtain one.
DEA license.
Current American Heart Association health care provider CPR (BLS), or Advanced Cardiac Life Support, Advanced Trauma Life Support, or Advanced Resuscitation Training.

Nice To Haves

Experience with underserved, low-income, or homeless community members is preferred.
Fluency in a second language is desired.

Responsibilities

Assess, plan, and treat patient needs within an acute care setting.
Triage patients to distinguish immediate needs from less urgent care.
Provide high-quality, caring medical services to a diverse patient population.
Perform routine examinations, common procedures, and assessments.
Order and interpret laboratory tests, imaging, and point-of-care tests.
Evaluate patients with complex problems and refer them to appropriate specialists.
Exercise cultural sensitivity and seek translation assistance when needed.
Complete required documentation in accordance with departmental standards.
Meet electronic medical record requirements, including medication reconciliation, finalizing notes, clearing the personal pool, and participating in the clinic pool.
Attend mandatory meetings and minimize incident reports.
Use resources efficiently and practice medicine in a cost-effective manner.
Participate in the Clinical Outcomes Program.
Maintain behavioral standards and respectful interactions with colleagues and patients.
Work toward organizational targets for all metrics.
Participate in administrative duties and the on-call schedule in a timely manner.
Keep medical license, DEA registration, and BLS/CPR certification current.
Perform other duties as assigned.