Physician - Primary Care Clinic

Community Health Centers of America•Mariposa, CA

14h•$300,000 - $350,000•Onsite

About The Position

Community Health Centers of America is hiring an MD or DO to work in its family practice clinics in Mariposa, California. The physician will diagnose and treat patients in a clinic setting and must be willing to supervise nurse practitioners and physician assistants. The role may also include work in partner long-term care facilities. The organization describes itself as a multi-specialty group focused on improving community health through excellent clinical care and a collaborative, supportive, respectful, and productive environment for healthcare professionals. The physician evaluates patients and their medical conditions through interviews, physical examinations, observation, review of medical histories and records, and ordering and interpreting laboratory tests. The physician determines the nature and extent of conditions, develops and implements treatment plans and prescriptions, and monitors treatment results. The role also involves coordinating care with primary care physicians, mental health therapists, nurses, and other providers; maintaining accurate historical records; and ensuring quality and safe services in accordance with organizational policies, professional standards, applicable regulations, and Joint Commission requirements. The physician participates in utilization reviews and remains available for emergency consultations. The role includes maintaining professional knowledge through continuing medical education and professional publications, networks, and organizations. The employer offers administrative support and describes the work as professionally challenging, with a mix of disease acuity. Employment is offered as full-time or part-time, with a stated salary range of $300,000 to $350,000 per year depending on experience. The posting describes a weekday day schedule, says providers are not required to work evenings or weekends, and also mentions night/weekend call coverage.

Requirements

Completion of residency.
Degree in medicine and a valid California medical license as an MD or DO.
Valid DEA certificate; current DEA required.
Current BLS and/or ACLS; the requirements section specifies current BLS/ACLS.
Three years of experience working as a physician; the requirements section states 3–5 years of related experience preferred or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
In-depth knowledge of legal medical guidelines and medical best practices.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Active listening and active learning skills.
Critical thinking and complex problem-solving skills.
Social perceptiveness.
Flexibility to work with people of varied ages, personalities, and backgrounds.
Time-management skills to see a high number of patients.
Interpersonal skills, compassion, and empathy to build positive relationships with patients and colleagues.
Respect for patient confidentiality.
Willingness to supervise nurse practitioners and physician assistants.

Nice To Haves

Three to five years of related experience is preferred, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Responsibilities

Evaluate patients’ medical conditions through interviews, physical examinations, observation, medical-history review, and appropriate testing.
Develop and implement treatment plans, including prescriptions, and monitor and evaluate treatment results.
Order and administer laboratory tests and evaluate the results.
Determine the nature and extent of patients’ medical conditions.
Coordinate interdisciplinary treatment by reviewing plans and progress and collaborating with physicians, mental health therapists, nurses, and other healthcare providers.
Help ensure quality and safe care by following policies, procedures, standards, rules, Joint Commission requirements, and legal regulations.
Participate in utilization reviews and remain available for emergency consultations.
Maintain historical patient records, including symptoms, medications, treatment events, and summaries.
Supervise nurse practitioners and physician assistants.
Potentially provide care in partner long-term care facilities.
Maintain professional knowledge through continuing medical education, professional publications, professional networks, and professional organizations.