Family Practice Physician/Pediatrician
Family Health Care Centers of Greater Los Angeles, Inc. - School Based Health Center - Hawaiian Gardens, CA
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Employee Name (Please Print) Date: JOB DESCRIPTION POSITION TITLE: Family Physician/Internal Medicine Physician DEPARTMENT: General Medicine REPORTS TO: Chief Medical Officer POSITION OVERVIEW: To ensure that patient care is provided in a high quality, efficient, and cost effective manner. Physician providers 1) provide direct outpatient care to patients with acute and chronic illness utilizing the most current clinical standards and protocols; 2) lead a Patient Centered Medical Home (PCMH) clinical team, 3) support midlevel providers, nursing staff, and other support staff; and 4) participate in all quality improvement and peer review activities, as well as staff trainings. DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES: 1. Directs outpatient care including the assessment and treatment of adult acute and chronic disease utilizing prudent clinical judgment and current standards of care. 2. Directs outpatient care including the assessment and treatment of pediatric acute and chronic disease utilizing prudent clinical judgment and current standards of care. (Only applies to Family Medicine Physicians) 3. Directs outpatient care including the assessment and treatment of gynecologic and acute and chronic disease utilizing prudent clinical judgment and current standards of care. 4. Use of prudent clinical judgment and current clinical standards in the ordering and interpretation of laboratory, radiographic, and diagnostic studies. 5. Uses of prudent and evidence based clinical judgment in referring patients to specialty care. 6. Fosters a team-based approach to care in keeping with PCMH standards. 7. Works collaboratively with peers, always maintaining a collegial and pleasant work environment. 8. Considers the influence of socioeconomic and environmental factors in the assessment and development of treatment plans for acute and chronic disease. 9. Follows regional and federal guidelines in the reporting of communicable diseases. 10. Performs clinical procedures in keeping with sound clinical judgment and evidence based primary care. Employee Name (Please Print) Date: 11. Maintains accurate EMR records ensuring timely entries. 12. Maintains privacy and confidentiality of patient information. 13. Assists with developmental and implementations of Clinical protocols based on evidence-based medicine, when requested by Chief Medical Officer. 14. All other duties as assigned. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: 1. Graduate M.D. or D.O. from an accredited medical college in Family Medicine or Internal Medicine 2. Current Unrestricted California Medical License. 3. Current Valid DEA Controlled Substance Registration Certificate. 4. Current Family Medicine or Internal Medicine Board Certification or Eligibility. 5. Board-eligible and/or Board-certified is required. ADDITIONAL ELIGIBILITY QUALIFICATIONS: 1. Maintains attendance as per policy. 2. Maintains a clean and safe work area. 3. Observes Fire and Safety policy and procedures. 4. Observes general Safety/Employee Health policies and procedures. 5. Maintains a current annual health screening. 6. Observes FHCCGLA Appearance/Dress standards. 7. Displays clear and visible identification. 8. Treats all patients with respect and dignity and adheres' to the Patient's Bill of Rights. 9. Treats all employees with respect and dignity in accordance to non-discriminatory policy and procedure. 10. Conducts only work-related conversations when clients are waiting for service. 11. Does not discuss other staff members, policies, problems or medical care in public areas of the clinic. BENEFITS: Possible student loan repayment if eligible Vacation & holidays listening CME days and $ Staff training- Medical Advisory Committee meeting monthly Quarterly All Staff meetings- quarterly education/trainings No Hospital/ER coverage Employee Name (Please Print) Date: Phone call coverage- 1 week q approx 12 weeks, compensated Medical/Dental/Visions benefits Opportunities for committee involvement- Quality, Risk Covid-Task Force ___________________________________ ___________________________ Physician Signature Date ___________________________________ ___________________________ Supervisor Signature Date
Created: 2025-03-02