Physician / Internal Medicine / California / Permanent / Outpatient near Fresno

SUMMARY:Physician cares for patients in the community clinic setting. This provider orders supportive care as needed and appropriately, and interacts positively with other members of the Staff. The staff physician also participates in hospitalization duties and will not exceed licensure parameters within scope of medical license.EXPECTATIONS:Arrives on time and adheres to set schedule.Works flexible or extended hours where necessary.Participates in health center in-services, listening and respecting others ideasDemonstrates awareness of, and compliance with, organizational mission and objectiveUse of professionalism and best efforts in your position.DUTIES and RESPONSIBILITESDelivery of Health Care Services:1.Deliver primary care to clients and order follow-up care; diagnose, treat, record, refer and review care within ambulatory and hospital setting.2.Prepare, supervise, and implement treatment plans. Review developed plans.3.Make and review referrals.4.Provide supervision to health center Mid-level practitioners, including consultations and review of charts.5.Participates in on-call schedules.Medical Records:1.Record/dictate, in timely fashion, notes for each patient visit using SOAP format.2.Will follow Medical Records guidelines for chart maintenance.3.Provide accurate date on encounter form. Read and sign off on all medical records, lab results, and other patient data, prior to being filed in patient chart.Teamwork Expectations:1.Participate in clinician peer review process.2.Participate in CQI: Quality Improvement Meetings and discussions as requested.3.Interact with and maintain referral resources.4.Will refer to support services (when appropriate) for counseling and education.5.Is responsible for providing in-put to Chief Medical Officer for resource development, staff, facility, equipment, supplies, etc.6.Meeting attendance at monthly General Staff Meeting and Monthly Departmental Clinician Meeting.7.Efficient productivity levels according to health center standards.Minimum Requirements:License:Valid California Physician LicenseCertifications:Must maintain current CPR/BLS certificationSkills:Bilingual (English/ Spanish) preferredInterest in and willingness to promote individual acute, chronic and preventable care programs and concepts.Ability to establish a genuine positive interaction with patients and staffAgrees with and upholds the mission of the health center with patients and staffBenefits:Competitive SalaryGreat Insurance PackagePaid Time Off and HolidaysLoan RepaymentCME ExpensesRelocationSign-on Bonus Negotiable