Ambulatory Primary Care Physician Leader - PER DIEM Geriatrics

Riverside University Health System has a Per Diem Physician opportunity with the Geriatric Clinical Practice of the Medical Center located in Moreno Valley, CA. The Geriatric Practice offers varied, extensive, and unique services to the patients served by RUHS and provides a multitude of opportunities for Geriatricians.

About the role

The position functions as a clinician leader of services provided to patients by the medical team or medical specialty area. Responsibilities include planning, organizing, supervising, and coordinating primary or specialized medical services at the medical center and outpatient clinics.

Responsibilities

• Supervise clinicians, healthcare support staff, medical students, interns, and resident physicians.
• Instruct clinicians, medical students, interns, resident physicians, and ancillary medical staff on all patient care services; provide professional guidance to healthcare staff.
• Conduct and participate in in-service training for medical staff and ancillary medical staff; lead department or primary care clinic rounds.
• Act as a medical consultant for primary, preventive care, health and wellness, and related community and public health programs.
• Ensure compliance with department policies, Joint Commission requirements, HRSA, and local, state, and federal regulations.
• Maintain documentation of care to substantiate coding, in accordance with standards required by the Joint Commission, HRSA, state, and federal guidelines.
• Review labs and diagnostic testing within RUHS policy guidelines.
• Assist the Physician-in-Charge in developing and implementing goals and objectives of medical services and quality metric programs.
• Participate in clinical quality programs, including responsibility for own quality metrics and compliance with RUHS policy and state and federal requirements.
• Address patient quality metrics at each clinical encounter.
• Represent the department in various committees, staff meetings, and professional meetings.
• Keep informed of current medical techniques, procedures, and equipment, including subspecialty referral guidelines.
• Complete continuing medical education (CME) per board and state license requirements, including at least two (2) hours of leadership or educational-related CME per year.

Requirements

• MD/DO from an accredited medical school.
• Board Certified/Eligible in Geriatric Medicine.
• Active and unrestricted California medical license, or ability to obtain one.
• Familiarity with clinical metrics, performance improvement, and corrective action plans.
• Previous work experience in Skilled Nursing Facilities and/or Outpatient Primary Care.
• Bilingual in Spanish is a plus.
• Successful completion of a residency training program accredited by the ACGME or AOA.
• Board Eligibility or Certification in the respective medical specialty; must become Board Certified before Board Eligibility expires.
• Possession of a current valid Physician's and Surgeon's Certificate issued by the State of California without restrictions.
• Possession of a current valid Drug Enforcement Agency registration.
• Possession of a valid California Driver's License may be required.

Skills

• Knowledge of the principles and practices of modern medicine and current techniques, procedures, and equipment applicable to primary care or specialized medical fields.
• Ability to plan, organize, direct, and coordinate specialized medical services.
• Ability to supervise and instruct professional and technical personnel.
• Ability to develop and present educational programs for medical students, interns, resident physicians, and ancillary medical staff.
• Strong interpersonal skills and professionalism in compliance with RUHS policies and organizational objectives.

Benefits

• Competitive salary.
• Malpractice coverage.
• Flexible schedule (days/hours to be determined).

About the team

Founded in 1893, Riverside University Health System Medical Center has grown into a cornerstone of healthcare excellence and medical education in the region. Our highly skilled healthcare professionals and dedicated support staff are committed to delivering exceptional, state-of-the-art care to the diverse populations of Riverside County.

Located in Moreno Valley, our 439-bed Medical Center is home to a Level I Trauma Center, a Level II Pediatric Trauma Center, and the county’s only Pediatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU).

For questions regarding this recruitment, contact the recruiter, Angela Levinson: alevinson@rivco.org / 951-955-5562.