Physician / Family Practice / California / Permanent / Family Practice Physician Job

Position Summary :

The Family Practice Physician is a member of the interdisciplinary health care team which functions to meet the objectives of the programs in the Clinic. The Family Practice Physician will be responsible for providing complete clinical care for all patients under the direction of the Medical Director and by written protocols. Family Practice Physician works in conjunction with the Medical Director in implementing and maintaining quality care programs.

Schedule :

Flexible, may require some evening and weekends

Primary Duties and Responsibilities

Obtain medical, social and developmental histories.

Perform physical exams and immunizations on all patients.

Initiate laboratory exams and studies as indicated.

Provide health education and counseling.

Management of all acute and chronic illnesses to and above community standards at all times.

Consult with and Refer to appropriate specialist in regards to high risk or complex patients.

Management of services in accordance with established Northeast Community Clinics policies / procedures and contracted services under CHDP, Managed Medical Care and other medical programs and guidelines.

Exercise judgment in establishing priorities of medical care in triage situations.

Provide case management with other health care team members.

Provide consultations to other Physicians, Nurse Practitioners, Physician Assistants, Medical Assistant

Maintain a positive working relationship with staff.

Other duties as designated by the Medical Director or Executive Director.

Minimum Requirements

Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook)

Excellent Communication Skills

Excellent Customer Service (Bedside Manners)

Bilingual English / Spanish preferred

Ability to work as a team player and work independently

Required Education / Experience and / or Licensure / Certifications

Doctor of Medicine (MD) or Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO) degree from an accredited university (if foreign medical graduate, must pass all required USMLE exams and / or completed an accredited residency program in the US)

Active California Medical License (M.D. or D.O.)

Board Eligible / Board Certified in Family Practice

Active DEA License

Must have a Natl Provider Identifier (NPI), or obtain an NPI, prior to employment start date.

Current BLS Certification