Physician - Outpatient Family Practice

Northern Valley Indian Health

$180K — $220K *
Chico, CA 95926In-Person
Healthcare
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Licensed California Physician; Board Certified in Family Practice preferred.
  • Two years clinical experience in direct delivery of primary care.
  • Sensitivity to Indian culture and health needs is crucial.
  • Current DEA registration is required.
  • Current CPR certification is necessary.

Responsibilities

  • Provide direct medical services to program patients.
  • Assist in establishing and revising Medical Department protocols, policies, and procedures.
  • Cultivate relationships with ancillary medical, laboratory, and pharmaceutical services in the community.
  • Evaluate lab studies, X-rays, and other tests, prescribing treatment as necessary.
  • Address complex patient problems and refer to specialists when needed.
  • Collaborate with clinic personnel on health education and preventative medicine initiatives.
  • Participate in initial obstetrical services and refer patients for further care.

Benefits

  • Sign On Bonus and Relocation for Eligible New Hire.
  • Low patient/provider ratios enable a more focused practice.
  • No on-call or weekend work ensures a better work-life balance.
  • 401k plan with employer match for future financial security.
  • Loan Repayment Options available to alleviate educational debt.
  • Generous PTO Accrual promoting health and wellness.
  • 14 Paid Holidays for personal and family time.
  • Comprehensive Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance benefits.
  • Supplemental Provider benefits for added support.
Full Job Description
Job Description
Sign On Bonus and Relocation for Eligible New Hire

We are seeking a Physician/MD/DO to deliver primary medical care to a wide variety of NVIH patients at our Chico East Avenue clinic location. They will be responsible for caring for patients of all ages, maintaining accurate and current patient records and administering follow-up appointments to patients as required. The successful candidate will work with a team to assist in delivering premium care to each and every patient.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Provide direct medical services to program patients.

2. Provide assistance in establishment, review and revision of Medical Department protocols, policies and procedures.

3. Assist in establishing and maintaining professional relationship with ancillary

medical, laboratory and pharmaceutical services within the community.

4. Evaluate abnormal laboratory studies, X-rays and other tests and prescribe

treatment as necessary.

5. Evaluate patients with complex problems and refer to appropriate specialists if

problem cannot be treated in-house.

6. Work in conjunction with other Medical Clinic personnel in providing ongoing

health education and information on preventative medicine.

7. Participate in providing initial obstetrical services and refer patients for obstetrical care and delivery.

8. Assist in Clinical staff in quality assurance and peer review.

9. Responsible for obtaining necessary continuing medical education credits. A

significant portion of which should be specifically relevant to Indian Health issues.

10. Keep medical licensor, DEA registration and CPR certification current.

11. Maintains the standards of patient care and implements the policies and procedures of the Medical Department.

12. Responsible for communicating problems identified involving personnel, medical staff, patients, families and the general public to the Clinic Manager.

13. Other duties as assigned by Medical Director.

Experience and Skills
QUALIFICATIONS:

1. Licensed California Physician (Board Certified in Family Practice preferred).

2. Two (2) years clinical experience in direct delivery of primary care.

3. Sensitive to Indian culture and health needs.

4. Current DEA registration.

5. Current CPR

Job Benefits
  • Sign On Bonus and Relocation for Eligible New Hire
  • Low patient/provider ratios
  • No on-call or weekends
  • 401k with employer match
  • Loan Repayment Options
  • Generous PTO Accrual
  • 14 Paid Holidays
  • Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance benefits
  • Supplemental Provider benefits

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