Staff Physician

Alexander Valley Healthcare•Cloverdale, CA

21h

About The Position

The following statements for this position reflect the general duties considered necessary to describe the principal functions of the job as identified and shall not be considered a detailed description of all the duties required that might be inherent in the position.

Requirements

Ability to read, write, and communicate in the English language.
Ability to read, evaluate, and interpret medical reports, professional journals, technical procedures, and governmental regulations.
Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, commissions, proportions, percentages, area circumference, and volume.
Ability to apply concepts of basic algebra and geometry.
Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables.
Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral diagram, or schedule form.
Basic computer skills.
Current and valid California State Physician’s license.
Board Certification in Family Practice; or, possesses knowledge and skill in family medicine comparable to other physicians practicing family medicine in the service area; or, Board Certification in other specialty care.
Current and valid DEA license.
Current and valid C.P.R. certification.

Responsibilities

Perform initial and periodic physical examinations.
Evaluate patient behavior and explore patient’s interpretation of health needs.
Develop and implement long- and short-range treatment plans with the patient and/or family.
Furnish and adjust medications according to the law and health center protocols.
Develop and maintain problem list and medical record, inclusive of physical, psychosocial, environmental, economic, and cultural factors relevant to the patient.
Counsel patients and families as to preventative care, medical problems, psychosocial problems, and use of prescribed treatment drugs.
Collaborate and consult with other health care providers, including medical consultant, regarding disease detection.
Knowledge of community resources to make appropriate referrals, which will improve quality of life, e.g. Nutritional education, physical therapy, substance abuse, smoking cessation, weight loss, psychological therapy, and complementary therapies.
Participate in medical record peer review for the purpose of quality assurance and improvement.
Act as a resource to multidisciplinary team in areas of expertise.
Participate in continuing education programs as needed and remain up-to-date on state mandated CME credits.
Maintain and enhance level of knowledge relative to professional practice and individual areas of interest.
Complete an accurate and comprehensive super-bill (encounter form) at the end of each patient visit.
Complete required patient chart notes within 72 hours business of every patient visit.
Provide a minimum average of three patient visits each hour in order to accommodate our patient base and meet the productivity expectations established by the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA).
Responsible for becoming familiar with the different types of assistance programs available to health center patients.
Report births, deaths, and outbreak of contagious diseases to government authorities.
Adhere to mandated reporting requirements of child abuse and elder abuse, including suspicion of sexual abuse.
Make house and emergency calls to attend to patients unable to visit health center when needed.
Educate patients in regards to up to date recommendations for immunizations, according to the Center for Disease Control protocols.
Provide after hours on call (telephone triage) five to seven days per month.
Proficient in quality patient relations by repeating key information to ensure accuracy, giving information clearly, concisely and calmly, offering assistance, and calling patients or guest by proper name.
Proficient in creating a supportive climate by allowing patient and/or family members to verbalize their concerns, providing an interpreter when appropriate and available, and concluding all interactions on a positive and encouraging note.
Proficient in creating positive telephone communication with patients and family when appropriate.
Interact with patients, physicians, staff, vendors, and visitors in ways that demonstrate caring and reflect the AVH mission, vision, and values.
Other duties as assigned.