Physician, Obesity Medicine

Family Health Centers of San Diego•San Diego, CA

11d•$265,000 - $330,000

About The Position

For more than 55 years, Family Health Centers of San Diego’s (FHCSD) mission has been to provide caring, affordable, high-quality health care and supportive services to everyone, with a special commitment to uninsured, low-income and medically underserved persons. FHCSD is one of the top 10 largest federally qualified health centers (FQHCs) in the country. We operate more than 90 sites across San Diego County, including 29 primary care clinics, 23 behavioral health facilities, 10 physical rehabilitation clinics, nine dental clinics, five vision clinics, four outpatient substance use treatment programs, three mobile medical units, two mobile counseling centers, two urgent care centers, and a pharmacy. Our staff provides care to over 227,000 patients each year, of whom 91% are low-income and 29% are uninsured. FHCSD provides care to all. Services include, but are not limited to adult care, chronic disease management, pediatrics, comprehensive women’s care including obstetrics, dental, vision, case management, physical rehabilitation, speech therapy for children, vaccinations, infectious diseases, behavioral health, substance use counseling and a host of specialty services including cardiology, podiatry, endocrinology, dermatology, among others. FHCSD also offers supportive services to those who are unsheltered and in need of intensive case management. The breadth of our clinic locations, services and programs has grown over the last five decades, making us the largest community clinic provider of health care to the uninsured in the county and one of the top 10 largest community clinic organizations in the nation. We are also the largest health care safety-net provider, largest school-based health care provider and the largest mental health provider in the San Diego region. General Job Description & Summary Under the direction of the Chief Medical Officer, the Physician offers and provides comprehensive obesity medicine services to patients. As a provider and leader for Family Health Centers of San Diego, you embrace a spirit of service to provide caring, affordable, high-quality healthcare and supportive services to everyone, with a special commitment to uninsured, low income and medically underserved persons. You thrive on the challenge of working in a fast-paced environment with many chronically ill patients, knowing you are making a difference in your community every day. You enjoy partnering with the provider team to provide excellence in medical services and supervising mid-level providers.

Requirements

Completion of an accredited fellowship in Obesity Medicine or BC/BE in Obesity Medicine by the ABOM
BC/BE in Internal Medicine or Family Medicine
Expertise in the field of Obesity Medicine. This field of medicine requires competency in the genetic, biologic, environmental, social, and behavioral factors that contribute to obesity and a thorough understanding of the treatment of obestity
Current American Heart Association healthcare provider CPR (BLS), or Advanced Cardiac Life Support, Advanced Trauma Life Support, or Advance Resuscitation Training.
DEA license
Graduate from an accredited school of medicine.
Must possess current unrestricted license to practice in the State of California if applicable.
Traveling between sites and other locations is occasionally required. Must have a valid California driver’s license, an automobile, and proof of minimum levels of car insurance as required under California law, although limits of $100,000 are recommended. An acceptable driving record is also required. California law requires all drivers to obtain a valid California driver’s license within ten days of establishing residency. Reasonable accommodation may be provided on a case-by-case basis. Mileage and other reimbursement governed by policy.
1 year experience working in Family Practice required; experience with underserved, low-income persons, or homeless persons preferred.
Ability to work effectively with patients from diverse social, cultural and economic groups.
Basic computer literacy ability to comply with department needs and expectations (i.e., electronic medical record documentation).
Bilingual (English/Spanish) capabilities strongly desired.
Cultural and linguistic sensitivity to populations served required.
Knowledge of and ability to take a detailed medical history.
Must possess a demonstrated commitment to community medicine.

Responsibilities

Completes all required documentation accurately, timely and thoroughly in accordance with department standards and to comply with electronic medical record requirements, including medication reconciliation, finalizing notes, clearing out personal pool, and participating in clinic pool.
Follows FHCSD policies and procedures, including (but not limited to), cooperating with the timely submission of credentialing and licensing paperwork; maintaining BLS certification; maintaining CME units based on the requirements of the specifying Board; attending all mandatory meetings; minimizing incident reports; using resources efficiently and practicing medicine in a cost-effective manner.
Maintain FHCSD behavioral standards, including (but not limited to), effective listening and communication skills and respectful interactions with colleagues and patients.
Maintains a productivity expectation of 2.5 patients per hour with minimum productivity of 2.2 patients per hour.
Maintains satisfactory peer reviews: able to assess medical information including pathophysiology, patient presentation, differential diagnosis, etc., to facilitate health promotion and disease prevention.
Meets clinic site and organization needs in a reliable and flexible manner; prioritizes work and tries to adhere to schedule.
Participate in Clinical Outcomes Program and work towards meeting organizational targets for all metrics.
Participates in administrative duties, including lab reports, charts, and medication refills reviewed and managed appropriately.
Participates in on-call schedule in a responsive and timely manner.
Performs other duties as assigned.
Supervise mid-levels in a timely and responsive manner