Licensed California Physician; Board Certified preferred
2 years of clinical experience preferred
Medi-Cal approved, DEA and BLS certification required
Current and in good standing CDL, vehicle insurance, and DMV printout
Responsibilities
Provide direct medical services to Community Health Center patients, focusing on preventative care and chronic illness management
Conduct interdepartmental medical consultations as requested
Provide clinical supervision of Nurse Practitioners and Physician Assistants after one year of service
Act as a liaison with the local medical community and initiate specialty referrals
Advise management on issues affecting the efficiency of the Medical Department
Record patient chart entries in SOAP format
Complete necessary documentation for Data and Billing Departments within 3 business days
Benefits
Opportunity to improve community health and wellness
Collaborative work environment emphasizing values of integrity and accountability
Potential for professional growth through clinical supervision roles
Engagement with a diverse patient population
Supportive management structure for addressing departmental efficiency issues
Full Job Description
SUMMARY As a member of the Morongo Basin Healthcare District (MBHD) team your mission is to improve the health and wellness of the communities we serve. You are expected to demonstrate the values of Commitment, Collaboration, Accountability, Dignity, Integrity and Equity in all aspects of your employment. You are responsible for your safety and the safety of patients, visitors and coworkers. You will be required to interact with patients, the public, co-workers and management in fulfilling your mission. In your role as Physician you will report to the Chief Administrative Officer. Your responsibilities include providing primary health care services consistent with accepted medical practices, training, accreditation standards and in compliance with Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA).
DUTIES • Provide direct medical services to Community Health Center (CHC) patients. Scope of work includes preventative care, chronic illness and disease management, and other areas of family medicine • Interdepartmental medical consultation as requested • May be required to provide clinical supervision of Nurse Practitioners and Physician Assistants as needed, after one year of service • Serve as a liaison with the local medical community; Initiate appropriate specialty referrals • Advise Management of any problems that can affect the efficiency of the Medical Department • Record patient chart entries in Subjective, Objective, Assessment, and Plan (SOAP) format • Complete appropriate documentation necessary for Data and Billing Departments within 3 business days. • Advise nursing staff of appropriate response to patient phone calls.
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIRED • Licensed California Physician: Board Certified preferred • 2years Clinical experience preferred • Medi-Cal approved, DEA and BLS certification required • Current and in good standing: CDL, vehicle insurance and DMV printout
