Family Practice Physician (MD/ DO) Part-Time/Full-Time

Qualifications

• Licensed by the State Board of Medical Examiners to practice medicine in the state of California.
• Certified by an appropriate American Medical Specialty Board (preventive medicine, family practice, pediatrics, or internal medicine) preferred.
• Current BLS certification.
• Current DEA certification
• Valid California driver’s license. Proof of auto insurance.
• Skilled in practicing evidence-based medicine across the lifespan.
• Demonstrate the ability to maintain good interpersonal relationships with co-workers and health team members
• Skilled in Google Workplace, Electronic health records, data entry, and the use of business email.
• Passed Physical exam, TB test.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Provide Holistic Care to Patients: See patients at our Family Health Clinic sites and provide telehealth services when necessary or desired. Attend to a panel of patients as their assigned Primary Care Provider and provide comprehensive medical care. Order prescriptions or additional therapy for patients when necessary.
• Order and Interpret Diagnostic Tests: Request, perform, and interpret diagnostic and clinical tests. Analyze test images and results in light of the patient’s medical history to inform examinations and make accurate diagnoses. Explain test results to patients and implement a care plan.
• Advise Patients on Needed Health Changes: Provide expert advice concerning disease prevention. Suggest critical changes in diet, activity levels, and hygiene. Recommend lifestyle changes to help patients improve their quality of life.
• Maintain Patient Progress and Records: Keep accurate and detailed records that document observations from medical exams. Monitor patient progress and treatment responses. Evaluate patients’ overall health and adjust individual treatments as necessary.
• Collaborate with Other Healthcare Professionals: Consult with additional medical and nonmedical specialists about patient needs. Coordinate care with physical therapists, pharmacists, psychologists, nurses, and social workers. Refer patients to other specialists when further diagnosis or treatment is needed.

Professional Expectations

• Respond to medical/health problems presented by patients, including history taking, diagnosis, investigation, treatment, and referral to secondary and tertiary care as appropriate;
• Maintain patient confidentiality in accordance with HIPAA regulations.
• Organize preventative medical programs for individual patients;
• Provide specialist clinics for specific conditions or for certain groups, e.g., diabetes, pregnancy, post-partum, and pediatrics.
• Experienced in practicing evidence-based medicine as outlined by guidelines from professional medical associations.
• Use Electronic Health Records to keep track of patient visits, billing, and clinical outcomes;
• Keep up to date with medical developments, new drugs, treatments, and medications, including complementary medicine;
• Observe and assess the work of other providers in the clinic.
• Participate in quarterly clinical chart reviews to improve patient outcomes.
• Review any medical records as requested by providers for quality care and treatment issues.
• Commissioning healthcare by liaising with medical professionals in the community and hospitals;
• Promote health education in conjunction with other health professionals;
• Discuss the development of new pharmaceutical products with pharmaceutical sales representatives.
• Maintain a portfolio of continuing professional development (CPD) activities.
• Complete medical charts and bills on time.
• Provide indirect patient care through collaboration with providers by phone or in person and be available for consultation by electronic communication at all times.
• Assist in reviewing all practice protocols for nurse practitioners and clinic policies and procedures.
• Report concerns regarding quality assurance or practice issues to the CMO and Quality Committee.
• Initiate and develop special clinics and programs to meet the needs of the community, including diabetes, asthma, or other chronic disease management programs.
• Meet the clinic’s target number of patient visits per shift (target is 18-22 per day) with complete charts signed and submitted for billing within two days of the visit.

Supervisory Responsibilities

• This position supervises up to 4 Nurse Practitioners or Physician Assistants as assigned and supports them with their assigned patients.

Other Job Requirements

• This job requires the passing of a background check, a negative TB test or clear chest x-ray (less than 1 year old), Physical Exam (less than 6 months old), provide updated vaccination records, Hepatitis B vaccination, annual flu vaccination, and maintain a current BLS card.

Working Conditions

• Occasional exposure to disagreeable odors, fumes or airborne particles, communicable diseases. This position involves exposure to infectious wastes such as blood and body fluids that mandate the wearing of gloves, masks, gowns and goggles for every actual or potential exposure. Potential for strains and injuries due to equipment/patient causes. The noise level is usually moderate.

Special ADA Requirements

• Brighter Beginnings is in full compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and does not discriminate with regard to applicants or employees with disabilities, and will make reasonable accommodations when necessary.

Benefits

• We are proud to offer competitive wages and benefits to our employees. Please feel free to inquire during the interview process. As a summary, we offer:
• 100% employer-paid health, dental, vision, life and disability insurance! For full-time staff
• Competitive wages and a friendly environment
• Two weeks of vacation (increase after 1 year of employment) (for staff working more than 30 hours/ week)
• 13 paid holidays (for staff working more than 30 hours/ week)
• Sick leave accrual
• Optional employee-paid dependent health coverage
• 403b retirement account with matching
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• Employee Assistant Program (EAP)
• HRSA Loan Repayment Program (20 hours & 40 Hours available)