LifeLong Medical Care
Family Medicine Physician - Core Faculty - Family Medicine Residency Program
LifeLong Medical Care, Richmond, California, United States, 94875
Overview:
LifeLong Medical Care is looking for a Core Faculty member to join the - Family Medicine Residency Program at the brand new Teaching Health Center in Richmond, the William Jenkins Health Center. As a newly accredited program leader, the Core Faculty member will collaborate with the program team to develop a robust outpatient-focused residency program to prepare a diverse group of residents to care for complex patients in urban community health center settings. Under the direction of the Program Director, the core faculty member will serve as clinical leader and resident mentor, assuring the delivery of high-quality teaching and patient care to the underserved safety-net population.Core Faculty members dedicate 40% time to residency training and will provide full-scope primary care in the faculty/residency clinic 60% of the time. Core faculty will receive ongoing training on a variety of topics, including (but not limited to): (a) ACGME relevant policies and procedures, (b) evaluation and assessment of residents, (c) core competencies and milestones, (d) faculty development and (e) scholarly activity.About us:As a Federally Qualified Health Center in Northern California with over 45 years of dedicated service to the community, LifeLong serves over 66,000 patients in the East Bay Area's socio-economically underserved regions. We provide medical, dental, behavioral health, and school-based services at more than 15 primary care sites across Oakland, Berkeley, and West Contra Costa County. From opening a residential respite program for homeless persons discharged from the hospital to offering free COVID testing to the community, we are innovative and responsive to our times' social and medical needs. We provide an inclusive workplace that promotes and values diversity and with which our patients can identify. To this end, we seek candidates who reflect the diversity of the East Bay communities we serve.
LifeLong Medical Care is an equal opportunity employer.
We strongly encourage applications from women, people of color, bilingual and bicultural individuals, and members of the lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender communities. Applicants shall not be discriminated against because of race, religion, sex, national origin, ethnicity, age, disability, political affiliation, sexual orientation, gender identity, color, marital status, or medical condition. Reasonable accommodation will be made so that qualified disabled applicants may participate in the application process. If you seek accommodation, please advise in writing when you apply.Benefits:Compensation: $197,000-$218,000/year, depending on years since finishing residency,
core-faculty stipend /year,
sign-on bonus,
and excellent benefits: medical, dental, vision, Flexible Spending Accounts, dependent and domestic partner coverage, 403(b) retirement savings plan, and loan repayment programs, and commuter benefits. LifeLong qualifies for federal and state loan repayment programs
(HPSA score is 21).
Acceptance rates may vary year to year based on funding levels and the number of applicants.
Mandatory COVID-19 Vaccine Policy:In accordance with LifeLong Medical Care's commitment to provide and maintain a workplace that is free of known hazards, we have adopted a Mandatory COVID-19 Vaccine Policy to safeguard the health of our employees and their families, our patients and visitors; and the community at large from infectious diseases, that vaccinations may reduce. This policy will comply with all applicable laws and is based on guidance from the Centers for Disease Control and Order of the California State Public Health Officer. Unless a reasonable medical or religious accommodation is approved, all employees must receive COVID-19 vaccinations.Responsibilities:Supervise Family Medicine residents in the residency/faculty family medicine clinic, following procedures for appropriate trainee levels of supervision and requirements for residency training (Supervision Policy) to ensure patient safety and high-quality care at all times. The ratio of residents to preceptors may not exceed 4:1.Respect resident work hours, paying close attention to signs of Fatigue and Sleep Deprivation in individuals.Be a role model in professionalism, selfcare, team-based community health care, lifelong learning, and full scope outpatient family medicine practice.Evaluate Family Medicine residents, using competency-based/milestone evaluations and via direct observation and other relevant evaluation methods.Supervise Family Medicine Residents QA/QI and Research activities as required/appropriateMentor residents, advise them regarding their career and educational goals, and attending to their overall personal wellbeing.Serve on relevant residency program committees as required by ACGME.Participate in and coordinate regularly scheduled didactics (including, but not limited to: journal clubs, lectures, interdisciplinary conferences, workshops) as assigned by the PDDemonstrate a commitment to scholarly work, both on your own and with residents.Attend at least one national meeting such as AAFP Chief Resident Workshop, STFM, or other related meetings.Complete the annual ACGME annual survey.Do full scope primary care clinical work in the faculty/resident clinic of an average of 40% time, exact time allocation to be determined by PDQualifications:At least 3 years of experienceCurrent, valid, ABFM CertificationCurrent, valid, medical licensure for CaliforniaCurrently Clinically active, working in direct patient care with patients of all ages, including maternal-child health.Dedicate an average of 24 hours per week to residency trainingDemonstrate a strong interest in residency education and diverse workforce development.Demonstrate commitment to the delivery of safe, quality, cost-effective, evidence-based, and patient-centered care.
LifeLong Medical Care is looking for a Core Faculty member to join the - Family Medicine Residency Program at the brand new Teaching Health Center in Richmond, the William Jenkins Health Center. As a newly accredited program leader, the Core Faculty member will collaborate with the program team to develop a robust outpatient-focused residency program to prepare a diverse group of residents to care for complex patients in urban community health center settings. Under the direction of the Program Director, the core faculty member will serve as clinical leader and resident mentor, assuring the delivery of high-quality teaching and patient care to the underserved safety-net population.Core Faculty members dedicate 40% time to residency training and will provide full-scope primary care in the faculty/residency clinic 60% of the time. Core faculty will receive ongoing training on a variety of topics, including (but not limited to): (a) ACGME relevant policies and procedures, (b) evaluation and assessment of residents, (c) core competencies and milestones, (d) faculty development and (e) scholarly activity.About us:As a Federally Qualified Health Center in Northern California with over 45 years of dedicated service to the community, LifeLong serves over 66,000 patients in the East Bay Area's socio-economically underserved regions. We provide medical, dental, behavioral health, and school-based services at more than 15 primary care sites across Oakland, Berkeley, and West Contra Costa County. From opening a residential respite program for homeless persons discharged from the hospital to offering free COVID testing to the community, we are innovative and responsive to our times' social and medical needs. We provide an inclusive workplace that promotes and values diversity and with which our patients can identify. To this end, we seek candidates who reflect the diversity of the East Bay communities we serve.
LifeLong Medical Care is an equal opportunity employer.
We strongly encourage applications from women, people of color, bilingual and bicultural individuals, and members of the lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender communities. Applicants shall not be discriminated against because of race, religion, sex, national origin, ethnicity, age, disability, political affiliation, sexual orientation, gender identity, color, marital status, or medical condition. Reasonable accommodation will be made so that qualified disabled applicants may participate in the application process. If you seek accommodation, please advise in writing when you apply.Benefits:Compensation: $197,000-$218,000/year, depending on years since finishing residency,
core-faculty stipend /year,
sign-on bonus,
and excellent benefits: medical, dental, vision, Flexible Spending Accounts, dependent and domestic partner coverage, 403(b) retirement savings plan, and loan repayment programs, and commuter benefits. LifeLong qualifies for federal and state loan repayment programs
(HPSA score is 21).
Acceptance rates may vary year to year based on funding levels and the number of applicants.
Mandatory COVID-19 Vaccine Policy:In accordance with LifeLong Medical Care's commitment to provide and maintain a workplace that is free of known hazards, we have adopted a Mandatory COVID-19 Vaccine Policy to safeguard the health of our employees and their families, our patients and visitors; and the community at large from infectious diseases, that vaccinations may reduce. This policy will comply with all applicable laws and is based on guidance from the Centers for Disease Control and Order of the California State Public Health Officer. Unless a reasonable medical or religious accommodation is approved, all employees must receive COVID-19 vaccinations.Responsibilities:Supervise Family Medicine residents in the residency/faculty family medicine clinic, following procedures for appropriate trainee levels of supervision and requirements for residency training (Supervision Policy) to ensure patient safety and high-quality care at all times. The ratio of residents to preceptors may not exceed 4:1.Respect resident work hours, paying close attention to signs of Fatigue and Sleep Deprivation in individuals.Be a role model in professionalism, selfcare, team-based community health care, lifelong learning, and full scope outpatient family medicine practice.Evaluate Family Medicine residents, using competency-based/milestone evaluations and via direct observation and other relevant evaluation methods.Supervise Family Medicine Residents QA/QI and Research activities as required/appropriateMentor residents, advise them regarding their career and educational goals, and attending to their overall personal wellbeing.Serve on relevant residency program committees as required by ACGME.Participate in and coordinate regularly scheduled didactics (including, but not limited to: journal clubs, lectures, interdisciplinary conferences, workshops) as assigned by the PDDemonstrate a commitment to scholarly work, both on your own and with residents.Attend at least one national meeting such as AAFP Chief Resident Workshop, STFM, or other related meetings.Complete the annual ACGME annual survey.Do full scope primary care clinical work in the faculty/resident clinic of an average of 40% time, exact time allocation to be determined by PDQualifications:At least 3 years of experienceCurrent, valid, ABFM CertificationCurrent, valid, medical licensure for CaliforniaCurrently Clinically active, working in direct patient care with patients of all ages, including maternal-child health.Dedicate an average of 24 hours per week to residency trainingDemonstrate a strong interest in residency education and diverse workforce development.Demonstrate commitment to the delivery of safe, quality, cost-effective, evidence-based, and patient-centered care.