Physician - Family Medicine

• Job Location: Westlake North Health Center - Los Angeles, CA 90017
• Position Type: Full-Time/Part-Time
• Salary Range: $218,410.00 - $283,831.00 Salary

Description SUMMARY: The staff family medicine physician will see patients of all ages (0-99) to examine and treat common acute illnesses, chronic illnesses and injuries; correctly diagnose disease and formulate treatment, as well as order appropriate laboratory tests and radiological studies; and refer to specialists as needed, write prescriptions and perform office procedures within the scope of expertise protocols and available equipment.

Provider has outpatient duties with target of 18 patients per day. See walk-in patients and manage time. Will take afterhours calls by telephone only – there are no inpatients. Call schedule is dependent on staffing (currently two consecutive weeks, two to three times a year).

Essential Job Duties and Responsibilities

Support and implement the organization’s vision, mission and values. Determine priorities and method of completing daily workload to ensure that all responsibilities are carried out in a timely manner. Perform all job functions in a professional and courteous manner.

This includes answering all general phone calls timely and providing excellent customer service to internal and external customers. Foster and promote a culture of service excellence and accountability. Acquire and document relevant history and physical examination.

Make professionally competent assessments and document those with all relevant problems. Develop reasonable plans including treatment, referrals and use of drugs within scope of practice. Seek help and guidance as necessary. Perform relevant procedures competently with complete documentation (see provider privileges).

Provide and consistently document relevant education. Respond to patient special needs and appropriate requests. Work appropriate hours to minimize patient wait time as well as help to relieve overload situations/assist other providers.

Participate in after-hour call coverage (full week) for two weeks (three times a year, depending on staffing). Act and communicate in a professional manner to reduce friction with patients, providers, and staff. Attend appropriate meetings as requested.

Maintain professional appearance in accordance with organizational policies. Participate in quarterly peer reviews and orientation activities as requested. Participate in committees when requested. Cooperate in call panels as scheduled. Competency of EPIC electronic medical record is required. Supervise NPs adequately.

Uses discretion and judgement in handling sensitive or confidential information. Comply with organizational policies and procedures. Perform all other duties as assigned. Be able to rotate and cover other sites when requested. On time charting and completion of EMR as per company policy.

Qualifications

Qualifications To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and ability required.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Doctorate in Medicine or Doctorate in Osteopathy. Completion of post-graduate residency in family medicine. Bachelor’s Degree from a 4-year college or university.

Unrestricted, active medical license in California; active DEA registration or eligibility to obtain; Board-certified in Family Medicine. Sees all patient ages (0-99). At least two years of experience (preferred); new graduates welcome to apply.

Previous ambulatory clinical experience above and beyond residency (preferred). Prior experience with Patient Centered Medical Home model of care delivery. Working knowledge of medical Spanish. Willing to participate in after-hour call (two consecutive weeks, approximately three times a year, depending on staffing). May participate in Saturday clinic rotation.

Language Skills

Ability to read and interpret documents, such as policies and procedures, benefits information, benefit surveys, board minutes, routine mail, simple contracts, and procedure manuals. Ability to compose routine reports and correspondence. Ability to speak effectively with employees, visitors, and management.

Mathematical Skills

Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as milligram per kilogram dosages, ratios (for example urine-serum creatinine), discounts, interest, commissions, proportions, percentages, and the ability to apply concepts of basic algebra and geometry.

Reasoning Ability

Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form. Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations. Ability to apply common sense to daily situations that arise. Ability to make decisions and execute timely in order to produce a positive outcome.

Other Skills and Abilities

Demonstrate ability and flexibility to work in other areas of the organization as needed. Adhere to company’s policies and procedures. Maintain active DEA, CPR, and state of CA license. Demonstrate a broad knowledge of and competency in management and supervisory functions.

Demonstrate knowledge of current compliance standards for federal, state and local regulatory agencies. Maintain and promote a safe work environment. Demonstrate proficiency in computer applications such as Microsoft Excel, Power Point, Word, and Outlook.

Display positive outlook on the job and promote professional behavior always. Ability to organize and manage multiple prioritize work with minimum supervision. Leadership skills to provide direction to the health center and inspire others. Diplomacy skills to work effectively in politically sensitive situations.

Ability to manage time efficiently and follow through on duties to completion. Understand and commit to maintaining highest level of confidentiality. Demonstrated ability to build the trust and respect of patients, staff, colleagues, and other external contacts.

Excellent problem-solving skills required, including creativity, resourcefulness, timeliness, and technical knowledge related to analyzing and resolving medical problems. Sensitivity to needs of culturally and linguistically diverse patient and employee population.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands to finger, handle or feel and reach with hands and arms. The employee frequently is required to stand, walk, and sit. The employee is occasionally required to climb or balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, or sit.

The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally life and/or move up to 30 pounds. The employee is occasionally required to ascend and descend one flight of stairs. Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision, color vision, and ability to adjust focus.

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The noise level in the work environment is often low. However, there are many times when there is a high ambient background noise of phones and multiple conversations. Must be able to screen out the background noise to concentrate on the work at hand.