Physician-Family Practice/Internal Medicine/Pediatrics

About the role

San Mateo Medical Center is seeking a full-time Physician, with a passion for serving older adults, for one of our high performing clinical teams, Ron Robinson Senior Care Center (RRSCC) in San Mateo, CA. This Staff Physician will have the opportunity to be part of the top-notch delivery of comprehensive healthcare services RRSCC provides, tailored to meet the unique needs of older adults residing in San Mateo County.

Responsibilities

• Conduct medical and/or physical examinations and make diagnoses.
• Prescribe appropriate treatment plans and prescribe therapy or rehabilitation programs.
• Provide appropriate therapy to patients.
• Cookordinate the work of consulting medical specialists.
• Act as physician member of a multi-disciplinary team for clinical work or program development.
• Train and supervise interns and residents.
• Provide clinical supervision to licensed and professional staff.
• Prepare reports and maintain records of activities.
• Consult and work with other medical and/or mental health professionals in the community when necessary.
• Confer with patients' relatives regarding illness and treatment.
• Maintain records of diagnosis, treatment and prognosis according to Joint Commission of Accredited Hospitals Organization standards and other regulatory agencies; including documenting in Electronic Medical Record (EMR).
• Develop comprehensive case histories.

Requirements

• Licensure/Certification: License to practice medicine or osteopathy in the State of California.
• Possession of a valid Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
• Board certification or Board eligibility in Family Practice, Internal Medicine, Pediatrics, Adolescent Medicine or a related area is highly desirable.
• Spanish speaking is strongly preferred but not required.

Qualifications

• Licensure/Certification: License to practice medicine or osteopathy in the State of California.
• Possession of a valid Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
• Board certification or Board eligibility in Family Practice, Internal Medicine, Pediatrics, Adolescent Medicine or a related area is highly desirable.
• Knowledge of: Current developments, trends and research in the medical field.
• Basic understanding of clinical supervisory principles and practices.
• Pharmacology and psychopharmacology including laws regarding informed consent, dosage ranges, drug incompatibilities, and side effects.
• Proper documentation of clinical services.
• Principles, practices, and techniques of general medicine and its application.
• Medical diagnosis and treatment.
• Hospitals and Clinics organization.
• Knowledge of communicable disease control.
• Knowledge of public health practices and procedures.
• Skills/Ability to: Diagnose and treat patients.
• Develop and monitor appropriate treatment plans.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with patients, their families, staff and others.
• Learn and apply laws, statutes, codes and regulations governing California health service providers, and JCAHO and other regulatory requirements.
• Maintain medical records and prepare reports.
• Serve on interdisciplinary teams.
• Clinically supervise licensed and professional staff.

Skills

• Excellent communication skills.
• Strong teamwork and collaboration skills.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple tasks.
• Proficiency in electronic medical record systems.

Benefits

• Health benefits include family coverage options, health, eye and dental insurance, basic disability, and medical malpractice coverage.
• Retirement plans and health benefits for retirees.
• Wellness program, including exercise classes, worksite massage, and an onsite gym.
• Additional 5% increase in salary for each qualifying board certification up to two (2) Boards.
• CME funds ($3,000/year) for license/books and other supplies.
• Some NHSC loan repayment support available.

Pay

The compensation for this position is commensurate with experience.

Schedule

The schedule for this position is flexible, but may include after hours or weekend shift options, either currently or in the near future.

Qualifications

• Completion of a residency training program approved by the American Medical Association, or two years of clinical experience post internship in an appropriate medical specialty.