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.

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

• 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