Staff Physicians / Primary Care / California Locations

Staff Physician

All applicants must possess a current California license.

Job Description

• Responsible for providing the highest quality of medical care and auxiliary functions for Clinicas patients.
• In conjunction with the nurse practitioner and/or the physician assistant, participates in developing, executing, and periodically reviewing the Clinics written policies and services provided to Federal program patients.
• Provides the highest standard of outpatient and in-hospital medical care to patients, including examination, diagnosis, treatment, and rehabilitation.
• Takes responsibility for all activities, including accurate charting, good documentation of history, physical findings, assessment, and treatment plans; keeps track of all seriously ill patients seen.
• Responsible for proper case management for patients with chronic conditions.
• Adheres to Clinicas medical and administrative protocols and ethics.
• Consults Medical Director on problems in diagnosis or management of patients.
• Arranges timely consultations with specialists when needed by the patients.
• Participates in all staff meetings and provides input for the continuing improvement of the clinic.
• Prescribes essential medicine to patients in connection to their treatment.
• Performs related duties as directed by Medical Director and Clinic Administrator.
• Knowledge and implementation of community-based, patient-centered medical home (PCMH) process with appropriate coordination of care.
• Helps and facilitates audits for meeting State and Federal regulations.
• Serves as preceptor for medical students and students for Nurse Practitioner/Physician Assistant programs as requested.
• Responsible as a member of the health care team in participating in daily team meetings/huddles.
• Supports nursing staff and facilitates in implementing policies, procedures, and the PCMH process.
• Required to rotate between all the Health Clinics, as needed and/or indicated by the CEO and/or Medical Director.

Requirements

• Ability to plan, direct, conduct, and present research results in oral or written forms.
• Willingness to work off hours and overtime to attend to patients.
• In good physical and mental health; able to handle acute clinical situations or emergencies without panicking.
• Should be able to make correct decisions regarding diagnosis and management without reservations.
• Ability to stand for long periods of time and constantly bend.
• Work is performed under stressful conditions.

Contacts

Patients, doctors, and public.

Working Conditions

Work is performed under stressful conditions. Must comply with the Clinicas HIPPAA Corporate Compliance Program.