Physician - Family Medicine

Gracelight Community Health•Los Angeles, CA

64d•$218,410 - $283,831•Onsite

About The Position

The staff family medicine physician will see patients of all ages (0-99) to examine and treat common acute illnesses, chronic illnesses and injuries; correctly diagnose disease and formulate treatment, as well as order appropriate laboratory tests and radiological studies; and refer to specialists as needed, write prescriptions and perform office procedures within the scope of expertise protocols and available equipment. Provider has outpatient duties with target of 20 patients per day. See walk-in patients and manage time. Will take afterhours calls by telephone only – there are no inpatients. Call schedule is dependent on staffing (currently two consecutive weeks, two to three times a year).

Requirements

Doctorate in Medicine or Doctorate in Osteopathy.
Completion of post-graduate residency in family medicine.
Bachelor’s Degree from a 4-year college or university.
Active medical license in California; active DEA registration or eligibility to obtain; Board-certified in Family Medicine.
Sees all patient ages (0-99).
Competency of EPIC electronic medical record is required.
Maintain active DEA, CPR, and state of CA license.
Demonstrate knowledge of current compliance standards for federal, state and local regulatory agencies.
Demonstrate proficiency in computer applications such as Microsoft Excel, Power Point, Word, and Outlook.
Ability to organize and manage multiple prioritize work with minimum supervision.
Diplomacy skills to work effectively in politically sensitive situations.
Ability to manage time efficiently and follow through on duties to completion.
Understand and commit to maintaining highest level of confidentiality.
Demonstrated ability to build the trust and respect of patients, staff, colleagues, and other external contacts.
Excellent problem-solving skills required, including creativity, resourcefulness, timeliness, and technical knowledge related to analyzing and resolving medical problems.
Sensitivity to needs of culturally and linguistically diverse patient and employee population.

Nice To Haves

At least two years of experience (preferred); new graduates welcome to apply.
Previous ambulatory clinical experience above and beyond residency (preferred).
Prior experience with Patient Centered Medical Home model of care delivery.
Working knowledge of medical Spanish.
Willing to participate in after-hour call (two consecutive weeks, approximately three times a year, depending on staffing).
May participate in Saturday clinic rotation.
Demonstrate a broad knowledge of and competency in management and supervisory functions.
Maintain and promote a safe work environment.
Display positive outlook on the job and promote professional behavior always.
Leadership skills to provide direction to the health center and inspire others.

Responsibilities

Support and implement the organization’s vision, mission and values.
Determine priorities and method of completing daily workload to ensure that all responsibilities are carried out in a timely manner.
Perform all job functions in a professional and courteous manner.
Foster and promote a culture of service excellence and accountability.
Acquire and document relevant history and physical examination.
Make professionally competent assessments and document those with all relevant problems.
Develop reasonable plans including treatment, referrals and use of drugs within scope of practice.
Seek help and guidance as necessary.
Perform relevant procedures competently with complete documentation (see provider privileges).
Provide and consistently document relevant education.
Respond to patient special needs and appropriate requests.
Work appropriate hours to minimize patient wait time as well as help to relieve overload situations/assist other providers.
Participate in after-hour call coverage (full week) for two weeks (three times a year, depending on staffing).
Act and communicate in a professional manner to reduce friction with patients, providers, and staff.
Attend appropriate meetings as requested.
Maintain professional appearance in accordance with organizational policies.
Participate in quarterly peer reviews and orientation activities as requested.
Participate in committees when requested.
Cooperate in call panels as scheduled.
Competency of EPIC electronic medical record is required.
Supervise NPs adequately.
Uses discretion and judgement in handling sensitive or confidential information.
Comply with organizational policies and procedures.
Perform all other duties as assigned.
Be able to rotate and cover other sites when requested.
On time charting and completion of EMR as per company policy.