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 Chico, CA area. This role involves diagnosing and treating patients in the SNF setting while supervising nurse practitioners and physician assistants.

About the role

You will diagnose and treat patients within skilled nursing facilities, develop treatment plans, conduct physical exams, and collaborate with an interdisciplinary team to ensure high-quality patient care. This position offers a professionally challenging environment with a mix of disease acuity and administrative freedom, supported by appropriate staff and a streamlined charting system.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate medical conditions and develop and implement treatment plans, including prescriptions.
• Monitor and evaluate treatment results.
• Conduct patient evaluations through interviews, physical examinations, medical history reviews, and laboratory tests.
• Develop treatment plans by determining the nature and extent of medical conditions.
• Maintain interdisciplinary treatment by collaborating with primary care physicians, mental health therapists, nurses, and other healthcare providers.
• Ensure quality and safe service by enforcing policies, procedures, standards, and legal regulations, including Joint Commission requirements.
• Maintain accurate historical records by documenting symptoms, medications, and treatment events.
• Stay updated on job knowledge through continuing medical education, professional publications, and networking.
• Enhance department and organization reputation by accepting new requests and exploring opportunities to add value.

Requirements

• 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 best practices.

Skills

• Excellent verbal and written communication.
• Active listening and learning.
• Flexibility to work with diverse individuals and backgrounds.
• Strong time management for high patient volume.
• Interpersonal skills, compassion, and empathy.
• Critical thinking and complex problem-solving.
• Social perceptiveness and respect for patient confidentiality.

Benefits

• Competitive salary: $300,000 - $350,000 per year, depending on experience.
• Sign-on/retention bonus.
• Comprehensive health benefits: medical, dental, vision, life, and voluntary insurance.
• Paid time off: vacation, holiday, CME, and sick leave.
• 401(k) with generous employer match.
• Employee assistance program.
• Loan forgiveness options.
• Malpractice insurance.
• Professional development assistance and referral program.

Schedule

• Day shift: Monday to Friday.
• No nights or weekends required.
• Night/weekend call coverage available.

Employment type: Full-time or Part-time. Work arrangement: On-site in Chico, California.