Primary Care Physician-West Covina

Regal Medical Group•West Covina, CA

22h•$240,000 - $340,000

About The Position

Provides Family Medicine health care and performs selective medical services under the direction of their Supervising Physician and Chief Medical Officer. As one of the fastest growing Independent Physician Associations in Southern California, Regal Medical Group, Lakeside Community Healthcare & Affiliated Doctors of Orange County, offers a fast-paced, exciting, welcoming and supportive work environment. Opportunities abound, and enterprising, capable, focused people prosper with us. We promote teamwork, nurture learning, and encourage advancement for all of our employees. We want to see you excel, because we believe that your success is our success. Full Time Position Benefits: The success of any company depends on its employees. For us, employee satisfaction is crucial not only to the well-being of our organization, but also to the health and wellness of our members. As such, we are firmly dedicated to providing our employees the options and resources necessary for building security and maintaining a healthy balance between work and life. Our dedication to our staff is evident in our comprehensive benefits package. We offer a very generous mixture of benefits, including many employer-paid options.

Requirements

Graduate from accredited medical school
Board certified (current)/eligible in own specialty
Active California medical license
Active and current BLS Certification
Current Federal DEA
Additional credentials as required by virtue of specialty

Responsibilities

Obtain pertinent health history and perform appropriate physical examinations on any patient who presents for care
Formulate a diagnosis and plan related to the patient’s condition, and communicate those effectively to the patient
Prescribe and refill medication, including controlled substances, in accordance with local, state and federal statutes and guidelines
Document all of the above in a timely manner, per policy, in the NextGen electronic health record, or any record required by company
Function as part of the Medical Group and clinical team, covering for providers who are out, working with case management, collaborating with specialists and allied health professionals to maximize health outcomes
Perform procedures, at the clinic, inpatient and outpatient, as appropriate to physician’s training and experience
Appropriately refer patients requiring specialty care and services
Review incoming diagnostic reports (i.e. laboratory, radiology, EKG) sign, date and follow-up in an appropriate and timely manner
Participate in marketing outreach as well as staff and patient education programs as assigned by medical group leadership
Participate in peer review, quality assurance, provider meetings and other clinical meetings as required or requested
Assist in updating protocols and principles of practice as requested
Manage patients in such a way as to optimize health outcomes and minimize inappropriate utilization of resources
Respond to patient requests, both telephonically and electronically via the electronic patient portal, in a timely manner
Supervise Physician Assistants and Nurse Practitioners as assigned and when necessary
Perform all other duties as directed by management.