Staff Physician

Job Duties and Responsibilities:

The following statements for this position reflect the general duties considered necessary to describe the principal functions of the job as identified and shall not be considered a detailed description of all the duties required that might be inherent in the position.

· Perform initial and periodic physical examinations.

· Evaluate patient behavior and explore patient’s interpretation of health needs.

· Develop and implement long- and short-range treatment plans with the patient and/or family.

· Furnish and adjust medications according to the law and health center protocols.

· Develop and maintain problem list and medical record, inclusive of physical, psychosocial, environmental, economic, and cultural factors relevant to the patient.

· Counsel patients and families as to preventative care, medical problems, psychosocial problems, and use of prescribed treatment drugs.

· Collaborate and consult with other health care providers, including medical consultant, regarding disease detection.

· Knowledge of community resources to make appropriate referrals, which will improve quality of life, e.g. Nutritional education, physical therapy, substance abuse, smoking cessation, weight loss, psychological therapy, and complementary therapies.

· Participate in medical record peer review for the purpose of quality assurance and improvement.

· Act as a resource to multidisciplinary team in areas of expertise.

· Participate in continuing education programs as needed and remain up-to-date on state mandated CME credits.

· Maintain and enhance level of knowledge relative to professional practice and individual areas of interest.

· Complete an accurate and comprehensive super-bill (encounter form) at the end of each patient visit.

· Complete required patient chart notes within 72 hours business of every patient visit.

· Provide a minimum average of three patient visits each hour in order to accommodate our patient base and meet the productivity expectations established by the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA).

· Responsible for becoming familiar with the different types of assistance programs available to health center patients.

· Report births, deaths, and outbreak of contagious diseases to government authorities.

· Adhere to mandated reporting requirements of child abuse and elder abuse, including suspicion of sexual abuse.

· Make house and emergency calls to attend to patients unable to visit health center when needed.

· Educate patients in regards to up to date recommendations for immunizations, according to the Center for Disease Control protocols.

· Provide after hours on call (telephone triage) five to seven days per month.

· Proficient in quality patient relations by repeating key information to ensure accuracy, giving information clearly, concisely and calmly, offering assistance, and calling patients or guest by proper name.

· Proficient in creating a supportive climate by allowing patient and/or family members to verbalize their concerns, providing an interpreter when appropriate and available, and concluding all interactions on a positive and encouraging note.

· Proficient in creating positive telephone communication with patients and family when appropriate.

· Interact with patients, physicians, staff, vendors, and visitors in ways that demonstrate caring and reflect the AVH mission, vision, and values.

· Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

Personal/Relationships/Behavior:

· Displays cheerful demeanor and makes positive comments when on duty.

· Refrains from participation in harmful gossip, dysfunctional group interactions, and divisive behavior.

· Displays courteous and professional behavior in all interactions with the public.

· Works cooperatively with other staff members.

· Displays flexibility in accepting, changing, or carrying out assignments.

· Adheres to dress code expectations, including fragrance-free requirements.

· Displays sensitivity in a multicultural environment.

· Maintain patient and organizational confidentiality.

Knowledge, Skills and Experience:

· Ability to read, write, and communicate in the English language.

· Ability to read, evaluate, and interpret medical reports, professional journals, technical procedures, and governmental regulations.

· Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, commissions, proportions, percentages, area circumference, and volume.

· Ability to apply concepts of basic algebra and geometry.

· Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables.

· Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral diagram, or schedule form.

· Basic computer skills.

Education/Licensing/Training:

· Current and valid California State Physician’s license.

· Board Certification in Family Practice; or, possesses knowledge and skill in family medicine comparable to other physicians practicing family medicine in the service area; or, Board Certification in other specialty care.

· If not Board Certified, must be Board Eligible and obtain Board Certification within six months of hire.

· Current and valid DEA license.

· Current and valid C.P.R. certification.

Physical Demands:

· Must be able to move freely about the office and carry light loads (up to 25 pounds)

· Prolonged sitting and occasional standing required

· Ability to work with office equipment, including computers

Benefits

• Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance

• 401(k) with matching
• Generous Paid Time Off, Personal Day, and Holiday packages
• Flexible Spending Account Plan
• Employee Assistance Program
• Life/ADD insurance policy
• Long Term Disability Insurance