Family Physician (Woodland)

About the role

The Family Physician is responsible for providing quality primary health care to patients while working closely with other healthcare staff in a team approach. This person is a credentialed, licensed physician who is a salaried (exempt) employee who provides primary care medical services.

CommuniCare+OLE provides an inclusive workplace that promotes and values diversity and life experience. CommuniCare+OLE encourages people of all backgrounds to apply including, but not limited to, Black, Indigenous Peoples, people of color, immigrants, refugees, women, LGBTQIA+, people with disabilities, veterans, individuals of all ages and religions, and individuals who have been affected by the legal system. YOU ARE WELCOME HERE.

Responsibilities

• Provides the following health care services for patients: assessment/evaluation, diagnosis, treatment/prescribing, planning and education
• Provides medical services to include acute care, periodic re-evaluations, and management of chronic conditions. May include services in specialized areas (such as obstetrics and HIV/AIDS) as required
• Reviews and manages patient information including labs, diagnostic images, prescription refills, outside consultation notes, previous medical records, specialist referrals, etc.
• Prescribes and administers medications and treatment regimens according to assessed medical conditions. Review medication(s) that patient is currently taking, prior to prescribing to prevent adverse reactions
• Refers patients to specialists and to relevant patient care services as appropriate
• Prioritizes patient care throughout the day
• Provides acute triage over the phone or with walk in patients
• Performs various in office procedures as directed
• Documents all appropriate information in electronic health record system
• Responds to messages and relay information to patients and other external sources as needed
• Completes various medical related forms as needed
• Directs and coordinates the patient care activities of nursing and support staff as appropriate
• May participate in and collaborate with staff/teams on various support-related functions including quality assurance, care team development, system optimization, empanelment, policy and procedure development, etc.
• Assists in the coordination and integration of all health clinic outreach programs as directed
• Participates in education of students
• Documents care in the medical record and appropriately complete encounter forms for each patient encounter
• Maintains hospital privileges, licensure, CPR, and DEA certification, as well as other certifications and licenses as required
• Shares on-call and hospital rounding responsibilities with other physicians and provide billing information for all off-site encounters
• Functions as a member of the medical team, including maintaining appropriate communications with other team members and attendance at agency meetings
• Participates in Quality Improvement activities, peer review, and other administrative functions as assigned
• Maintains ongoing clinical competence through formal and informal Continuing Medical Education activities
• Performs other duties as assigned

Requirements

Education: MD or DO, licensed in California, with Board Certification. Must have or obtain current California medication furnishing license Must have or obtain current DEA License Current Basic Life Support CPR (or ACLS) certification required

Experience/Lived Experience: Trauma-informed de-escalation skills preferred but not required. Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills required.

Special Skills/Training: Strong verbal and written communication skills Bilingual in English/Spanish/Dari/Punjabi/Vietnamese preferred. Must have strong time management skills, ability to prioritize, and work in a fast-paced environment. Knowledge of Electronic Health Record and associated computer programs Ability to prioritize and multi-task and have strong time management skills Ability to collaborate with mutual providers of treatment in mental health and substance use settings as well as work well with the primary care team Demonstrated interested and willingness to teach and mentor residents and medical students.