Physician - Primary Care Clinic

Community Health Centers of America•Gustine, CA

12h•$300,000 - $350,000•Onsite

About The Position

Community Health Centers of America is hiring an MD or DO for its family practice clinics in Gustine, California. The physician diagnoses and treats patients in a clinic setting and must be willing to supervise nurse practitioners and physician assistants. The role may also involve work at partner long-term care facilities. The organization is a multi-specialty group focused on community health and describes its clinical environment as collaborative, supportive, respectful, and productive. The physician evaluates patients and medical conditions, develops and implements treatment plans and prescriptions, monitors treatment outcomes, and maintains patient records. The role involves coordinating care with primary care physicians, mental health therapists, nurses, and other healthcare providers; supporting quality and safety standards; and remaining available for emergency consultations. The position also requires maintaining professional knowledge through continuing medical education and related activities. The posting lists full-time and part-time options and an annual salary range of $300,000 to $350,000, depending on experience. Work is in person. The stated schedule is day shift, Monday through Friday, with no nights or weekends; the posting also mentions night/weekend call coverage and says providers are not required to work evenings or weekends.

Requirements

Completion of residency.
Degree in medicine and a valid California medical license as an MD or DO.
Valid DEA certificate.
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.
Current BLS and/or ACLS; the requirements section specifies current BLS/ACLS.
In-depth knowledge of legal medical guidelines and medicine best practices.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Critical thinking and complex problem-solving skills.
Active listening and active learning.
Social perceptiveness.
Flexibility working with people of different 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

Experience with long-term care facilities may be relevant, as the physician may work at partner facilities.
Equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.

Responsibilities

Evaluate patients and medical conditions through interviews, physical examinations, observation, review of medical history, and laboratory testing.
Determine the nature and extent of medical conditions and develop treatment plans.
Implement treatment plans, including prescribing medication, and monitor and evaluate treatment results.
Maintain interdisciplinary treatment by reviewing plans and progress and consulting and collaborating with physicians, therapists, nurses, and other healthcare providers.
Help ensure quality and safe services by enforcing policies, procedures, standards, accreditation requirements, and legal regulations; participate in utilization reviews and remain available for emergency consultations.
Maintain historical records by documenting symptoms, medications, and treatment events and writing summaries.
Maintain professional knowledge through continuing medical education, professional publications, personal networks, and professional organizations.
Supervise nurse practitioners and physician assistants.
Potentially provide care at partner long-term care facilities.
Accept responsibility for accomplishing new requests and explore opportunities to add value to the department and organization.

Benefits

Competitive salary with benefits.
401(k) plan.
401(k) matching.
CME allowance.
Manageable schedules and some scheduling flexibility.
Dental insurance.
Employee assistance program.
Health insurance.
Life insurance.
Loan forgiveness.
Malpractice insurance.
Paid time off.
Professional development assistance.
Referral program.
Relocation assistance.
Visa sponsorship.
Vision insurance.
Administrative freedom and appropriate support staff.
Access to a charting system designed for quick and easy billing; dictation is available, including Dragon.
Opportunity to work with a diverse range of professionals and in a professionally challenging environment.