PHYSICIAN FT

Paycom; Santa Rosa (CA); On-site; USD 200,000 - 260,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Low-deductible medical insurance

401k retirement plan

Job summary

Sonoma County Indian Health Project, Inc. is seeking a Family Practice Physician to join a team-based, patient-centered medical home in Santa Rosa, CA. You will provide comprehensive medical care, supervise PAs and NPs, and ensure quality with CQI participation.

Required are a California medical license, DEA registration, CPR certification, and eligibility for hospital privileges; the role emphasizes cultural sensitivity to Native communities and ongoing credentialing.

Qualifications

• License to practice medicine in California and current CPR certified.
• DEA registration and eligibility for hospital privileges.
• Active medical license and strong understanding of patient-centered medical home.

Responsibilities

• Take histories and perform physical examinations for patients.
• Order diagnostics and provide therapies per standard medical practice.
• Supervise PA/NPs per scope of practice and participate in CQI.
• Maintain SOAP notes and updated problem lists in EHR.
• Participate in on-site and outreach clinics as assigned.

Skills

Clinical examination

History taking

Patient assessment

Team collaboration

Cultural sensitivity

Education

Medical Doctor (MD/DO)

Tools

Electronic Health Record

Job description

Job Purpose:The Family Practice Physician reports to the Chief Medical Officer. The purpose of this position is to perform duties of a medical physician and abide by the physician’s oath when providing care to SCIHP patients in a team based, collaborative, patient centered medical home.ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:Take appropriate history, perform physical examination of patients, order relevant diagnostics and deliver appropriate therapy according to standard medical practice.Referral for examination and consultation to other providers when problems are unfamiliar or outside scope of practice.Supervision of PA’s and NP’s according to the standardized procedures defining their scope of practice.Some training of support staff.Rotate on-call duties during the week and on weekends with other providers.Demonstrate competent knowledge in delivering health care to patients through peer review, participation in Quality Improvement Program, and collaboration with peers in case review/management panels.Assure quality and safety by adhering to PCMH principles, including teamwork, evidence-based medicine, CQI, and active participation of patients in decision making.Nursing home visits on agencies patients.Punctual participation in departmental, organizational meetings, and committees as assigned.Maintain legible, accurate, and timely completed notes on clinic patients in S.O.A.P. style in the Electronic Health Record.Maintain problem lists, medication profiles and health maintenance on all clinic patients.May participate in outreach clinics to Kashia or Point Arena.Respectful, timely and collegial communication with all staff.Demonstrate exemplary professionalism and cultural sensitivity.Maintain credentialing by keeping all required licenses current, including but not limited to, California Medical License, DEA License, CME hours, CPR Certifications and any other required licenses.EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:A current License by the Medical Board of the State of California. Hold a current Controlled Substance Registration Certificate (DEA).Current CPR certificate.Eligible for hospital privileges.SPECIAL QUALIFICATIONS:All employees must be sensitive to the needs of the Native American community, demonstrate a deep understanding and respect for the diverse cultural heritage, traditions, and historical context of the Native American community.Why Work for Us? SCIHP is a place where patients are treated with respect, dignity, compassion, and enables strong and trusting relationships with providers and staff. SCIHP offers a comprehensive and competitive benefits package that includes low-deductible medical insurance, flexible spending account, along with employer-paid dental, vision, life insurance, employee assistance program (EAP). 401k Retirement (3% non-elective safe harbor contribution, matching tiers based on years of service, up to 6%) *eligibility requirements apply*How to ApplySubmit your application to Sonoma County Indian Health Project, Inc.Attention: Human Resources DepartmentAddress: 144 Stony Point Road, Room 2209, Santa Rosa, CA 95401Email: [e-mail] Fax: [phone]Application Form: Available online at www.scihp.org/human-resourcesWhen applying under Indian Preference, please include valid documentation of eligibility with your application materials.