Physician

East Valley Community Health Center Inc.; Pomona (CA); On-site; USD 240,000 - 291,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Retirement plan

Paid time off and holidays

Job summary

East Valley Community Health Center Inc. in Pomona, CA is seeking a Family Medicine physician. You will provide comprehensive medical care, conduct exams, prescribe medications, and coordinate services for a diverse patient population.

The role requires CA licensure, experience with EHR documentation, and collaboration with a multidisciplinary team. The organization offers competitive salary, retirement benefits, PTO and paid holidays.

Qualifications

• Satisfactory completion of an accredited training program.
• Current license in the State of California as a Family Medicine physician.
• Ability to relate to diverse communities within the East Valley service area.

Responsibilities

• Record patient history and perform physical exams per treatment plan.
• Provide patient education and instruction.
• Prescribe medications according to medical protocols.
• Deliver medical services within licensure scope and participate in telehealth when needed.
• Complete charting in EHR per clinic guidelines and funding source requirements.
• Coordinate care with on-site and off-site resources and specialists.

Skills

Patient care

Clinical decision making

EMR/EHR documentation

Telehealth

Collaborative teamwork

Education

Accredited medical training program

Medical degree

Job description

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Family Medicine Pomona, CA, US

30+ days ago Requisition ID: 2098

Salary Range: $240,000.00 To $291,408.00 Annually

Founded in 1970, East Valley Community Health Center is a Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC) who's services include providing personalized, affordable, high-quality medical, dental, vision and behavioral health care through a community-based network within the East San Gabriel Valley and Pomona Communities. Our staff practices patient-centered care by serving each patient with a personalized care plan that meets their individual needs. Our patients have access to support services that include, nutrition, health education, case management, pharmacy, lab, and x-ray at our health center locations. East Valley serves the health care needs of uninsured and underserved individuals and families throughout our 8 health center locations.

Our mission is to provide access to excellent health care while engaging and empowering our patients, employees, and partners to improve their well-being and the health of our communities.

MAJOR POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES AND FUNCTIONS:

The Family Medicine Physician will:

• Record the medical history and provide physical exams and follow-up care according to treatment plan and medical protocols. Provide patient care and follow-up as required.


• Provide individual patient instruction in accordance to prescribed treatment plan and medical protocols.


• Prescribe appropriate medications to patients as needed according to medical protocols and standard medical practice.


• Provide medical services, within your scope of practice as determined by licensure and/or certification. Provide additional medical services, as determined by Chief Medical Officer, within your scope of practice, such as Medication Assisted Therapy (MAT) or Pre-Exposure Prophylaxis (PrEP).


• Accurately complete all necessary charting according to clinic protocols and mandated by funding source guidelines and standard medical practice.


• Identify physical, nutritional and/or lifestyle problems and refers to appropriate on-site and off-site resources.


• Identify psychosocial and emotional problems/issues and refers to on-site or off-site resources.


• Must be in compliance with all clinical and administrative quality measures such as, HEDIS metrics and patient productivity.


• Consult with Chief Medical Officer or specialty physicians for patient evaluations as needed.


• Perform timely documentation/action within Electronic Health Record (EHR) including but not limited to, diagnosis, treatment plan, orders, medications, etc.


• Take timely action on pending EHR PAQ items.


• Issue timely responses to E-Consult specialist reviewers.


• Able to provide medical services on telehealth platform provided by EVCHC.


• Adhere to Quality Improvement guidelines and participates in Quality Improvement programs for chronic diseases.


• Supervise and collaborate with midlevel practitioners as assigned.


• Work closely with Registered Dieticians/Health Educators in order to provide appropriate education to patients.


• Participate in Provider Meetings and QI Meetings as required.


• Serve as a preceptor instructor to Nurse Practitioner, Physician Assistant, or medical students as assigned.


• Attend conferences and seminars when requested and complies with continuing education requirements.


• Provide trainings to Nurse Practitioners, Physicians Assistants and other clinic staff, on periodic basis.


• Participate in provider recruitment activities.


• Participate in activities that foster the development of clinical support team members.

REQUIREMENTS:

• Satisfactory completion of an accredited training program.


• Current license in the State of California as a Family Medicine physician.


• Must relate well to all cultural; ethnic and socio-economic groups within the East Valley service area.

Working Conditions/Physical/Mental Abilities and Processes:

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential job functions.

• Duties are performed primarily in a site/office setting.


• Work requires periods of standing, sitting, lifting, turning, twisting, walking, pushing, pulling, reaching, speaking, hearing, seeing and ability to articulate clearly, use of hands to finger, reaching with hands and arms.


• Ability to stand, sit, stoop, kneel, and bend in order to speak to patients.


• Ability to write notes, treatment plan comments, track records and reports.


• Ability to work productively in a small office space used by multiple employees.


• Ability to work with personal computer for long periods of time.


• Ability to communicate, in a positive manner, with all levels of staff.

BENEFIT PACKAGE:

• East Valley offers a competitive salary and a defined contribution retirement plan.


• You will also enjoy work-life balance with paid time off and paid holidays throughout the year.

EOE is the Law. It is the stated policy of EVCHC to conform to all the laws, statutes, and regulations concerning equal employment opportunities and affirmative action. We strongly encourage women, minorities, individuals with disabilities and veterans to apply to all of our job openings. We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, or national origin, age, disability status, Genetic Information & Testing, Family & Medical Leave, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. We prohibit Retaliation against individuals who bring forth any complaint, orally or in writing, to the employer or the government, or against any individuals who assist or participate in the investigation of any complaint or otherwise oppose discrimination.