Physician​/ObGyn​/California​/Locum Tenens​/Family Medicine​/Internal Medicine Los Angeles, CA

Family Medicine/Internal Medicine Opportunity in Los Angeles, CA

• $265,000 starting Salary
• Incentive bonus program after 6 months

Essential Functions

• Provides primary care services to patients. Develop and implement patient management plans, including referrals to specialists as necessary.
• Provide patient education on wellness, prevention, and treatment options.
• Collaborate with other healthcare professionals to ensure comprehensive patient care.
• Participates in improving the quality of care, including participation in peer review, setting clinical standards for medical support staff, and monitoring the quality of medical services to patients.
• Participates in developing and implementing new Clinic programs; may assume leadership for new healthcare initiatives and projects.
• Providing professional leadership and training to midlevel providers, residents, medical students, and support staff to enhance their professional/patient care skills.
• Monitors strict adherence to universal precautions established by the Center for Disease Control and Prevention, Occupational Safety and Health Administration, DHS/OA, and clinic standards.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date patient records in the electronic health record (EHR) system.
• Document patient encounters
• Will be required to provide on-call services on a rotating basis (approximately four times per year)
• Maintains working knowledge of medical and related skills through reading, participation in seminars and other educational opportunities, and personal contacts/professional memberships in the field; ensures timely completion of continuing education required to maintain licensure.

Position Requirements:

• Doctor of Medicine (MD) or Doctor of Osteopathy (DO) degree from an accredited medical school.
• A valid license to practice medicine in the State of California, with no pending or previous disciplinary action from any state licensing entity
• Board certification or eligibility in primary care specialty (Internal Medicine, Family Medicine, or Obstetrics & Gynecology)
• Current DEA license and BCLS certificate
• Competency in evaluating and treating general pediatric and adult ambulatory care
• Understanding of current medical, educational and psychosocial intervention procedures
• Ability to perform clinical duties
• Working knowledge of direct outpatient care and management methods and practices in a community clinic setting. Prior experience in a similar setting is preferred.
• Basic knowledge of local, state and federal regulations relating to care of patients in a clinic setting; and prior experience with county, state and federal programs such as CHDP, FPACT, EWC, Medi-Cal and Title X is preferred.
• Skill in identifying problems and recommending solutions in a clear, concise and proactive manner, including recognition and resolution of costly errors
• Ability to develop and maintain cooperative relationships with staff members, patients and other clinicians
• Ability to complete and maintain records in accordance with procedures utilizing an electronic health record system
• The flexibility to deal effectively with changes in work schedules and sites

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical plans
• 403b retirment plan
• PTO and sick time