Physician - Primary Care for SNFs

Community Health Centers of America is hiring for an MD/DO to work in contracted skilled nursing facilities in the greater Yuba City, CA area. Must be willing to supervise NP/PAs.

About the role

The physician will evaluate, diagnose, and treat patients within skilled nursing facilities while developing and implementing comprehensive treatment plans. Responsibilities include collaborating with an interdisciplinary team and maintaining accurate medical records.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate patients by interviewing patient, family, and other persons; conducting physical examinations; observing behaviors; reviewing medical history and related documents; selecting, administering, and ordering laboratory tests and evaluating results.
• Develop and implement treatment plans, including prescriptions, by determining nature and extent of medical conditions.
• Monitor and evaluate treatment results.
• Maintain interdisciplinary treatment by reviewing treatment plans and progress, and consulting and collaborating with primary care physicians, mental health therapists, nurses, and other health care providers.
• Assure quality and safe service for patients and staff by enforcing policies, procedures, standards, rules, Joint Commission for Accreditation of Health Care Organizations requirements, and legal regulations; participating in utilization reviews; and remaining available for emergency consultations.
• Maintain historical records by documenting symptoms, medications, and treatment events and writing summaries.
• Update job knowledge by participating in continuing medical educational opportunities, reading professional publications, maintaining personal networks, and participating in professional organizations.
• Enhance department and organization reputation by accepting ownership for accomplishing new and different requests and exploring opportunities to add value to job accomplishments.

Requirements

• Must possess a degree in medicine and a valid license from the California Medical Board.
• 3-5 years of related experience preferred; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Current BLS/ACLS and DEA certifications required.
• In-depth knowledge of legal medical guidelines and medicine best practices.

Skills

• Excellent verbal and written communication.
• Active listening and active learning.
• Flexibility to work with a variety of people, differing in ages, personalities, and backgrounds.
• Time management skills to see a high number of patients.
• Interpersonal skills, compassion, and empathy to build positive relationships with patients and colleagues.
• Critical thinking and complex problem solving.
• Social perceptiveness.
• Respect for patient confidentiality.

Benefits

• Competitive salaries with benefits.
• 401(k) plan with generous match.
• CME allowance.
• Comprehensive health benefits: medical, dental, vision, life & voluntary.
• Paid time off: vacation, holiday, CME, sick.
• Employee assistance program.
• Loan forgiveness.
• Malpractice insurance.
• Professional development assistance.
• Referral program.
• Sign-on/retention bonus.

Pay

$300,000.00 - $350,000.00 per year, depending on experience.

Schedule

• Day shift, Monday to Friday.
• No nights or weekends.
• Night/Weekend call coverage provided.

Work arrangement: On-site in Yuba City, California.