Supervising Physician Specialist (2233) - Citywide - H00001
About The Position
The Department of Public Health prioritizes equitable and inclusive access to quality healthcare for its community and values the importance of diversity in its workforce. All employees at the Department of Public Health work to advance equity, inclusion, and diversity with a specific lens and focus on race, ethnicity, gender, sex, sexuality, disability, and immigration status. San Francisco is a vibrant and dynamic city, on the forefront of economic growth & innovation, urban development, arts & entertainment, as well as social issues & change. This rich tapestry of culture and ideas is sustained by our City's commitment to heighten the quality of life for the diverse population of San Franciscans and residents of the greater Bay Area. Our employees play an important role not only in making our City what it is today, but also in shaping the future of San Francisco. The Mission of the San Francisco Department of Public Health (SFDPH) is to protect and promote the health of all San Franciscans. Fulfilling this mission requires employees working across our hospitals, clinics, programs, and offices to deliver services and support the communities we serve. Individuals interested in joining SFDPH should expect to work in person across these settings. The San Francisco Health Network, Population Health, Behavioral Health Services, and Administration are the core divisions of SFDPH. The San Francisco Health Network is the City’s only complete system of care and has locations throughout the City, including Zuckerberg San Francisco General Hospital and Trauma Center, Laguna Honda Hospital and Rehabilitation Center, and over 15 primary care health centers. The Population Health Division (PHD) provides core public health services for the City and County of San Francisco: health protection, health promotion, disease and injury prevention, and disaster preparedness and response. Behavioral Health Services operates in conjunction with SFHN and provides a range of mental health and substance use treatment services.
Requirements
- Possession of a valid license to practice medicine issued by the Medical Board of California or the Osteopathic Medical Board of California
- Possession of valid Board Certification in the appropriate medical specialty area for the assigned facility or division
- Three (3) years of post-residency experience as a practicing physician in the respective medical specialty area.
- Applicants possessing a valid license to practice medicine issued from another state within the United States of America may apply, but if selected, the candidate will NOT be appointed/hired until they obtain a valid license to practice medicine issued by the Medical Board of California or the Osteopathic Medical Board of California.
- For some positions, possession of valid Drug Enforcement Agency registration with the United States Department of Justice is a special condition that is required in addition to the standard minimum qualifications associated with this job classification.
- All qualified candidates who have been selected for appointment to positions in all specialty areas must be an eligible billable provider and must meet the following criteria within two (2) weeks prior to the start work date to avoid delay of the appointment to the position and/or cancellation of an employment offer:
- Be eligible to participate in Medicare, Medicaid, and/or other federal healthcare programs
- Possess a National Provider Identifier (NPI)
- Submit a completed credentialing application and/or required documentation for credentialing
- Possess a valid third-party billable provider certification (such as Medicare, Medi-Cal, and/or private insurance) OR have submitted a completed billable provider application, along with the required documentation, in order to obtain the appropriate billable provider status
- Knowledge of: Highly specialized professional knowledge of the modern practices and procedures in the field of the appropriate medical specialty; knowledge of supervisory, administrative, and budgetary principles and practices.
- Ability or Skill to: make expert diagnoses, interpretations and recommendations on a consultative basis and to organize, direct and coordinate the activities of personnel engaged in clinical treatment and services.
Responsibilities
- Directs and has overall responsibility for the functioning of a clinic, center, program, or other patient care site, including the assignment and supervision of physician specialists, other health professionals, and other staff members.
- Plans and directs medical staff development and in-service training activities at the facility, division, or program; conducts staff meetings and conferences.
- Conducts meetings with agency heads and representatives; consults with other agencies on problems and programs; evaluates community needs for specialized services and plans accordingly.
- Provides medical treatment to patient population of focus; provides treatment and guidance of treatment of particularly difficult and complicated cases and evaluates facility, division, or program operations and efficiency.
- Develops and manages a budget for a clinic or program.
- Directs and has overall responsibility for citywide public health functions in the Population Health Division, including the work of specialized branches and sections
- Develops and supports leaders within their direct reporting structure to strengthen a diverse workforce and achieve citywide public health goals
- Develops relationships to facilitate alignment and effective communication with internal and external stakeholders
- Represents the work of PHD to internal and external partners and stakeholders.
- Develops and manages budgets for their areas of work in partnership with PHD leadership
- Overseeing clinic operations in a variety of community-based clinics
Benefits
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
