PRIMARY CARE PHYSICIAN WALK-IN CLINIC

Seneca Healthcare District • Chester, CA

2d • $130 - $140 • Onsite

About The Position

Our Primary Care Physicians are licensed and credentialed physicians, practicing in the specialty of Family Medicine or Emergency Medicine, providing comprehensive, patient-centered medical care in a rural healthcare setting. As a Critical Access Hospital serving the Lake Almanor region and surrounding communities, Seneca Healthcare District is committed to improving access to high-quality healthcare for rural and underserved populations. This position plays a vital role in expanding access to primary and walk-in care services, supporting continuity of care, and strengthening the rural healthcare workforce. This position will work at the Primary Care Walk-In Clinic and fill in as needed for the Primary Care Clinics. They provide primary care services for adults and children, including diagnosis and treatment of a wide range of injuries and illnesses. They examine patients, take medical histories, prescribe medications, counsel patients, order and/or perform diagnostic tests and perform procedures within their scope of practice and as defined by the District’s Medical Staff and physician’s clinical privileges approved by the Board of Directors.

Requirements

• M.D. or D.O. degree and successful completion of medical residency in Family Medicine or Emergency Medicine
• Current license to practice in California
• A current Federal Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) registration (approved for all drug schedules)
• Board certified or board eligible in Family Medicine or Emergency Medicine. If not board certified, must become board certified within five (5) years of residency or fellowship training.
• Must maintain board certification and satisfy specialty / subspecialty recertification requirements, as applicable
• Basic Life Support for Healthcare Providers (BLS)
• Membership on the District’s medical staff and appropriate clinical privileges at Hospital in Family Medicine, or Emergency Medicine
• Able to obtain and maintain professional liability insurance
• Eligible for participation in the Medicare and Medi-Cal programs and for credentialing by contracted health plans, as applicable
• Ability to utilize an electronic medical records system to review patient health history and test results, document clinical activities and findings and place orders
• Working knowledge of industry standards for medical coding (ICD-10 and CPT-4) and documentation practices

Nice To Haves

• If not board certified, must become board certified within five (5) years of residency or fellowship training.

Responsibilities

• Systematically assesses patients’ health status, arrives at appropriate diagnosis(es), and implements care plan for effective clinical outcomes: Provides primary care medical services for walk-in patients, including evaluation and treatment of injuries and illnesses, and referrals to appropriate specialties or facilities.
• Orders, performs, interprets and analyzes diagnostic tests as appropriate
• Prescribes medication, therapy and other specialized medical care as appropriate
• Performs appropriate medical procedures within physician’s scope of the practice as defined by the Hospital’s credentialing and privileging processes
• Considers thorough range of treatment/preventive options and arrives at a recommended course of action that is age appropriate, culturally appropriate, realistic, and attainable
• Appropriately manages patient care and health status following initiation of treatment/preventive plan, and monitors and adjusts as warranted
• Communicates effectively with patients and family so that they understand their diagnosis, treatment plans, and need for follow-up care
• Educates and encourages patients to become active participants in their own healthcare-related behavior and provides patient education materials for use in encouraging wellness
• Documents within the electronic medical record system, according to established guidelines to facilitate ongoing quality of care in a timely manner
• Delegates direct and indirect patient care activities to appropriate personnel
• Responds appropriately to emergent situations
• Takes actions to ensure continuity of care for patients
• Contributes to effective and efficient practice management policies and practices that support patient access and quality of medical care:
• Actively participates in clinical quality improvement initiatives
• Meets the agreed number of patient contact hours for the agreed full time equivalent (FTE) status, pursuant to hospital policy
• Collaborates in establishing and achieving personal goals for numbers of visits and relative value units
• Supports appropriate billing for professional services through timely documentation and maintaining adequate knowledge of the District’s billing policies and procedures
• Adheres to all relevant policies, procedures, and practice guidelines
• Cooperates with the preparation for regulatory surveys
• Responds to telephone calls in a timely fashion
• Reviews and follows up on complaints and concerns about medical care
• Maintains and improves skill level through participation in continuing medical education
• Manages patient care through appropriate use of available resources:
• Appropriately prescribes and orders ancillary services
• Utilizes referral network appropriately
• Manages chronic health/disease conditions
• Provides medical leadership for the District: Serves as a medical director in one or more of the following areas: swing bed and/or long-term care program, infection prevention program, and/or quality improvement program.
• Serves as a resource to colleagues and support staff, enhancing quality of care
• Assists as requested in the training, orientation, and evaluation of clinical support staff
• Regularly attends and actively participates in clinic staff meetings or physician/staff meetings
• Participates in planning for the clinic and hospital, providing input to the annual operating and capital budgets and the long-range strategic plan
• Participates in appropriate Medical Staff structure
• Participates in community education and other professional activities to promote practice growth and community wellness as requested
• Meets additional expectations of all Seneca Healthcare District employees: Demonstrates Core Values in performance and behavior.
• Complies with District policies and procedures.
• Performs other duties as may be assigned.
• Carries out supervisory responsibility in accordance with the District’s policies and applicable laws. Responsibilities may include participation in management’s process for selecting and training clinical employees, as requested; delegation of direct and indirect patient care activities to appropriate personnel; addressing complaints and resolving problems.

Benefits

• Leading benefits package for full-time and part-time employees, inclusive of health, prescription drug, dental, vision and life insurance coverage.
• Sponsored 403(b) plan, with up to 3% matching contribution, and eligibility to participate in the District-funded pension program following one year of service.
• Accrued Paid Time Off (PTO) and Extended Sick Leave (ESL).

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: No Education Listed