Physician (Poway)

About the role

A private, non-profit 501(C)(3) community health organization, Neighborhood serves over 350k medical, dental, and behavioral health visits annually. Founded in 1969, our mission is to improve the health and happiness of the communities we serve by providing quality care to all.

Responsibilities

• Administer or prescribe treatments
• Discuss potential side effects to medication or immunization with patient
• Promote health by advising patients about diet, hygiene, and methods for prevention of disease
• Provide prenatal care to pregnant women and postnatal care to mother and infants, when appropriate for specialty and training
• Perform surgical procedures and commensurate with surgical competency, when appropriate for specialty and training
• Refer patients to medical specialists for consultant services when necessary for patient's well-being
• Follow up with patients regarding progress in high-risk or emergency cases
• Conduct physical examinations to provide information needed for admission to school, consideration for jobs, or eligibility for insurance coverage
• Review patient file/record, including allergies, problems, medications, and immunization status
• Elicit and record information about patient's medical history
• Examine patients for symptoms or physical information
• Order and execute various tests, analyses, and diagnostic images to provide information on patient's condition
• Analyze reports and findings of tests and examinations and diagnose the condition of the patient
• Determine and prescribe medication, dosage, and schedule based on the patient's condition and allergies
• Prescribe and administer vaccinations to immunize the patient from communicable diseases
• Document timely the patient's visit including medical history, physical exam, diagnoses, and plan of action
• Keep informed of organizational activities and promote mission and goals
• Regularly check email, mail, voice mail, and other forms of communication
• Function at the highest level according to credentials and competency
• Positively impact patient experience by demonstrating values of Transforming Care including, but not limited to, courteous and helpful behavior and a commitment to accuracy
• Maintain professional working relationships with all levels of staff, clients, and the public
• Cooperate in accomplishing department goals and objectives

Requirements

• Medical Degree (MD or DO)
• CA Medical license
• Current CA DEA licensure is required and must be maintained as a condition of employment
• American Heart Association (AHA)-approved Basic Life Support (BLS) certification is required upon hire and must be maintained as a condition of employment
• Bilingual (English/Spanish) or (English/Arabic) capabilities strongly desired, but not required
• Ability to work effectively with patients from diverse social, cultural, and economic groups

Pay

$229,100 - $385,000 annually, depending on experience