Staff Physician

VALLEY MOUNTAIN REGIONAL CENTER INC • Stockton, CA

1d • Onsite

About The Position

At Valley Mountain Regional Center, we are seeking a highly skilled and compassionate Part-Time Staff Physician – Developmental Disabilities Services to provide medical consultation, eligibility evaluation, and clinical leadership in support of individuals with developmental disabilities. This role serves as both a medical expert and advocate, working closely with consumers, families, staff, and community providers to support quality care and service coordination. The physician will provide medical leadership and consultation, delivering medical consultations to staff, service providers, and consumers regarding health care needs and developmental disabilities. They will also support eligibility and intake determination by conducting medical evaluations and eligibility reviews for Early Start and Lanterman services, including physical examinations and review of health histories. Additionally, the physician will act as a consumer health advocate, supporting consumers in navigating healthcare services, including visiting hospitalized individuals and collaborating with community physicians.

Requirements

• Medical Degree (MD or equivalent)
• Current license to practice medicine in the State of California
• Minimum of five (5) years of experience as a licensed physician
• At least three (3) years of experience working with patients with developmental disabilities
• Knowledge of medical aspects of developmental disabilities
• Understanding of the needs of individuals with developmental disabilities and their families
• Ability to manage psychosocial aspects of care related to developmental disabilities
• Strong collaboration skills with staff, consumers, and service providers
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications

Responsibilities

• Provide Medical Leadership & Consultation
• Deliver medical consultations to staff, service providers, and consumers regarding health care needs and developmental disabilities
• Support Eligibility & Intake Determination
• Conduct medical evaluations and eligibility reviews for Early Start and Lanterman services, including physical examinations and review of health histories
• Act as a Consumer Health Advocate
• Support consumers in navigating healthcare services, including visiting hospitalized individuals and collaborating with community physicians
• Complete eligibility reviews for Early Start and Lanterman programs
• Review health histories and perform physical examinations for diagnostic and eligibility determination
• Participate in eligibility conferences
• Make referrals for general and specialty medical care
• Review appropriateness and quality of medical care provided to consumers
• Provide counseling to consumers and families on medical aspects of developmental disabilities
• Serve as a healthcare advocate, including visiting hospitalized consumers
• Complete physician-certified forms and documentation
• Provide second opinions and incidental medical services when clinically indicated
• Participate in clinical staffing and multidisciplinary clinical teams (e.g., psychotropic medication review, behavior management review, human rights committee)
• Review Special Incident Reports (SIRs), including consumer death reports, and ensure appropriate follow-up

Benefits

• Meaningful Impact: Support individuals with developmental disabilities through direct clinical expertise and advocacy.
• Collaborative Environment: Work alongside multidisciplinary teams, service providers, and community physicians.
• Clinical Leadership Role: Engage in complex case review, eligibility determination, and system-level clinical decision-making.
• Mission-Driven Work: Be part of a system focused on dignity, health, and quality of life for consumers and their families.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree
• Number of Employees: 101-250 employees