STAFF PHYSICIAN

SANTA ROSA COMMUNITY HEALTH•Santa Rosa, CA

42d•Onsite

About The Position

Under the direction of the Medical Director, provides professional medical services in the community health center as a member of the Patient Centered Medical Home Team. Creates an ongoing relationship with each patient by providing access, continuity, education and comprehensive care via diagnosis and treatment of SRCH patients within the scope of his/her license to practice medicine. Actively supports organization priorities of patient care, quality, education and sustainability. Provides patient centered service and supports a positive work environment. Provides for the patient’s health care needs and when needed arranges care with other qualified professionals. Assures quality and safety by adhering to PCMH principles, including teamwork, evidence-based medicine, CQI, and active participation of patients in decision-making. Provides timely follow-up on patients seen including chart notations, lab review, and referrals to specialists including providing after hours coverage as required by site. Participates in Provider meetings, QA meetings, and other professional activities as requested by the Medical Director. Meets regularly with the Medical Director to review patient care issues and provides input into the development of treatment guidelines and protocols. Provide on-site day to day clinical supervision and back up of Family Nurse Practitioners and Physician Assistants. Participate in ongoing training.

Requirements

Active California License and good standing with the Medical Quality Control Board of the State of California.
Board Eligible or Board Certified in a medical specialty.
Current CPR (BLS) certifications.
Experience working with electronic medical records (EMR).
Demonstrated proficiency with all tasks on the most current Staff Physician competency list.
Demonstrates knowledge of compliance issues within the community clinic environment.
Uses incident reporting system when appropriate.
Complies with HIPAA policies.
Completes assigned policy review items.
Strong interpersonal skills; ability to be sensitive with persons of various social, cultural, economic and educational backgrounds.
Experience with Outlook email function and EMR.
Ability to work as part of a team.
Good judgment, problem solving and decision-making skills.

Nice To Haves

Proficiency in Spanish and English (speak, read, and write) preferred.

Responsibilities

Creates an ongoing relationship with each patient by providing access, continuity, education and comprehensive care via diagnosis and treatment of SRCH patients within the scope of his/her license to practice medicine.
Actively supports organization priorities of patient care, quality, education and sustainability.
Provides patient centered service and supports a positive work environment.
Provides for the patient’s health care needs and when needed arranges care with other qualified professionals.
Assures quality and safety by adhering to PCMH principles, including teamwork, evidence-based medicine, CQI, and active participation of patients in decision-making.
Provides timely follow-up on patients seen including chart notations, lab review, and referrals to specialists including providing after hours coverage as required by site.
Participates in Provider meetings, QA meetings, and other professional activities as requested by the Medical Director.
Meets regularly with the Medical Director to review patient care issues and provides input into the development of treatment guidelines and protocols.
Provide on-site day to day clinical supervision and back up of Family Nurse Practitioners and Physician Assistants.
Participate in ongoing training.