Physician Associate Medical Director

La Clinica de La Raza•Vallejo, CA

About The Position

La Clínica de La Raza is a community-based health center serving diverse communities in the San Francisco Bay Area. The Physician Associate Medical Director provides direct patient care and leadership in developing, implementing, and assessing quality health care services at their site. The role partners closely with the site manager, collaborates with other medical directors, and represents La Clínica in internal and external forums. The position provides care to patients of all ages and backgrounds, including acute and chronic condition management, preventive services, pediatrics, and prenatal services. It directs patient care operations and quality assurance, serves as a clinical resource to staff, and leads improvements to clinic flow, scheduling, and service delivery. In coordination with the Site Manager, the role also supports recruitment, orientation, supervision, evaluation, and development of clinical staff, as well as provider mentoring and credentialing activities. Inpatient and after-hours care may be required, depending on county and specialty. The role requires a recognized MD/DO/NO/PA degree, five to seven years of primary care clinic experience with supervisory responsibilities, board certification or board eligibility with certification required within two years of employment, a current BLS certificate, and a valid California license and DEA. English/Spanish proficiency is preferred but not required. Salary: $235,754–$278,349, depending on experience.

Requirements

MD/DO/NO/PA degree from a recognized university.
Five to seven years of experience working in a primary care clinic setting with supervisory responsibilities.
Board certification in one of the listed disciplines; if not board certified, must be board eligible and become board certified within two years of employment.
Current BLS (Basic Life Support) certificate; a 30-day grace period from the date of hire is allowed to obtain it.
Valid California license and DEA.
Knowledge and experience with electronic health record programs such as NextGen or Epic.
Knowledge of diagnosing and treating injuries, diseases, and deformities, including symptoms, treatment alternatives, drug properties and interactions, and preventive health care.
Strong interpersonal competence with staff and patients, thorough knowledge of evidence-based care, and good time management skills.
Cultural competence in working with diverse and low-income communities.
Ability to work effectively and courteously with a diverse patient population, professional colleagues, and other staff.
Ability to work as a team member while supporting clinic quality and productivity standards, work independently, exercise good judgment, and communicate effectively orally and in writing.
Ability and willingness to work under pressure and as part of an interdisciplinary team.
Flexibility and ability to accept change gracefully.
Ability to work across cultures and support diversity, equity, and inclusion.
Ability to keep accurate and clear patient records.
Use evidence-based approaches to medical care.
English/Spanish proficiency is preferred but not required.

Nice To Haves

English/Spanish proficiency.

Responsibilities

Provide direct medical care to patients of all ages and backgrounds, including management of acute and chronic conditions, preventive services, pediatrics, and prenatal services.
Provide inpatient and after-hours care as required, depending on county and specialty.
Direct patient care operations and quality assurance related to professional medical and health care services.
Consult with the site manager, health educator, and support staff to assist them in carrying out their responsibilities.
Serve as a medical resource to clinical and non-clinical staff through consultation on complicated cases, chart review, co-signing, and case conferences.
Lead improvements in clinic flow, patient scheduling, and service delivery.
Coordinate with the Site Manager on recruitment, orientation, and supervision of clinical staff, including physicians, mid-level providers, and nurses.
Conduct performance evaluations of professional personnel.
Develop and revise work procedures to improve delivery of services to patients.
Participate in re-credentialing and privileging of clinical staff.
Mentor and support providers in their daily clinical practice.
Represent La Clínica and the site to the medical community and specific institutions as requested and within agency guidelines.
Provide the Chief Medical Officer with perspective on issues affecting the site or agency, including strategic planning, clinical operations, program development, and grant management.
Perform other duties assigned by the supervisor.