Physician (IM/FP)
POSITION TITLE:
Physician (IM/FP)
DEPARTMENT:
Primary Care
REPORTS TO:
Chief Medical Officer
POSITION SUMMARY:
This physician specialist is responsible for overseeing and managing the care of patients assigned. The Physician specialist actively participates in Quality/PI, Peer Review and Patient Safety programs as directed by the CMO. In addition, the Physician specialist also promotes the integration of clinical programs and ensures medical care is consistent with the mission and vision of San Fernando Community Health Center (SFCHC). The family practice/Internal medicine physician specialist complies with all regulatory requirements for the provision of medical and behavioral health services. The Physician specialist reports directly to the Chief Medical Officer of SFCHC.
CORE JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:
• Provides leadership and direction in the initiation and continuation of primary care services at SFCHC.
• Examines individuals requesting primary care services. Provides accurate diagnosis and appropriate care within the scope of Internal medicine and refers individuals for specialty consultation or treatment in conformance with approved clinical protocols and guidelines.
• Documents all patient interactions in EHR to accurately reflect the nature of the encounter, the condition of the patient and the care or treatment provided.
• Works collaboratively with CMO with integration of clinical areas within SFCHC including but not limited to medical services, dental services, behavioral health services, and other services as identified from time to time.
• Ensures compliance with federal, State and local regulation associated with providing medical services at SFCHC Clinics.
• Works collaboratively across multidisciplinary lines to improve the provision of care.
• Works collaboratively with Administration to ensure effective and efficient clinical operations.
• Assists CMO with the provision of the training of the support staff.
• Supervises mid-level providers.
• Participates in Peer Review activities.
• Reviews and collaborates on all practice protocols for providers and clinic policies and procedures related to the provision of care to patients.
• Maintains patient confidentiality in accordance with HIPAA regulations.
• Assists with the maintenance of clinical coding and documentation standards.
• Complies fully with all applicable federal, state, local and center rules, regulations, protocols and procedures governing the practice of medicine as well as those relating to, but not limited to, personnel issues, workplace safety public health and confidentiality.
QUALIFICATIONS:
Required education, experience, training
Must be board certified in Family Medicine (AOBFP or ABFM0 or Internal Medicine (ABIM or AOBIM);
Recognized M. D. degree;
Must have completed a residency approved by an American Specialty Board of Internal Medicine/FP; and,
Credentialing approved by SFCHC Board of Directors
Additional experience, licensing, training
Licensed by the State Board of Medical Examiners to practice medicine in the state of California.
DEA Certificate
Job Type:
Full-time
Salary Range:
$210,000 TO $310,000
Expected hours:
40 hours per week
Schedule:
Day shift; no weekends
Work setting:
Clinic
Outpatient
Work location:
In Person
Benefits:
401(k)
Dental insurance
Flexible spending account
Health insurance
Life insurance
Paid time off
Vision insurance
Language:
English/Spanish (bilingual preferred)
