Physician - Family Medicine (4049)
LIFELONG MEDICAL CARE·Berkeley, California
LIFELONG MEDICAL CARE·Berkeley, California
Provides preventive, urgent, and primary care health services while performing clinical assessments and developing patient care plans. Collaborates with multidisciplinary teams and supervises advanced practice providers to ensure high-quality care for underserved populations.
Compensation: MD/DO $203,652.80 - $225,118.40 or NP/PA $127,504 - $151,153.60/year depending on years since licensed and pro-rated to FTE, sign-on bonus, and excellent benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision (Dependent & Domestic Partner Coverage) Health Saving Accounts Flexible Spending Accounts 403(b) Retirement Savings Plan 10 Paid Holidays + Paid Vacation and Paid Sick leave CME Allowance and Paid Time Off to complete License & DEA Renewal Reimbursement Administrative Time (12.5%) included in work week to allow for better work life balance Malpractice Coverage Flexible Schedule Loan Repayment Program - LifeLong is a qualified site for federal and state loan repayment programs (HPSA score is 20). Acceptance rates may vary year to year based on funding levels and the number of applicants. Responsibilities Provides preventive, urgent care and primary care health services. Performs clinical assessment of patients, including ordering appropriate diagnostic evaluations, and plans a program of care. Provides verbal and written education and counseling to patients, families, and caregivers. Plans follow up care including requests for outside consultations and evaluations. Maintains patient records necessary for clinic reporting, billing and quality improvement. Functions potentially in a variety of settings including health center, skilled nursing facilities, supportive housing sites, and in clients' homes. Participates as a member of the site clinical services team and attends clinical team meetings. Provides specialty care services, clinical case management and team participation to designated programs (e.g., HIV services, women’s health, house calls, diabetes, Bridge, etc.) Coordinates care with other health team members including case management and behavioral health staff. Acts as an advocate for the patient and liaison with outside agencies as appropriate. Physicians supervise Advanced Practice Providers Participates in after-hours on-call as needed. Assists in the supervision and teaching of medical residents, students or clinical fellows. Actively participates in internal quality improvement teams and works with members proactively to drive quality improvement initiatives in accordance with the mission and strategic goals of the organization, federal and state laws and regulations, and accreditation standards. QualificationsQualifications Commitment to the provision of primary care services for the underserved with demonstrated ability and sensitivity in working with a variety of people from low-income populations, with diverse educational, lifestyle, ethnic and cultural origins. Ability to take initiative, work independently and make sound judgments within established guidelines; understand and apply oral and written instructions; establish and maintain effective working relations with staff, clinical providers, managers and external agencies or organizations. Excellent interpersonal, verbal, and written skills and ability to effectively work with people from diverse backgrounds and be culturally sensitive. Be creative and mature with a “can do,” proactive attitude. Strong organizational, administrative, multi-tasking, prioritization and problem-solving skills. Ability to work effectively under pressure in a positive, friendly manner and to be flexible and adaptive to change. Work in a team-oriented environment with a number of professionals with different work styles and support needs. Conduct oneself in internal and external settings in a way that reflects positively on LifeLong Medical Care as an organization of professional, confident and sensitive staff. Ability to continuously scan the environment, identifying opportunities for improvement and intersections with other departments of LifeLong Medical Care and partner organizations. Job Requirements Current California MD, PA, or NP license. Training and experience in geriatrics, internal medicine, and/or family practice with board eligibility or certification required. Interest in working with a diverse patient population in a community based organization and sensitivity to their needs and health problems; commitment to a community health philosophy of prevention and primary care. Experience with electronic health records. Job Preferences Community Health Center experience. Experience as part of a team-based care model. EMR Epic experience.
Requires a current California MD, PA, or NP license with training in geriatrics, internal medicine, or family practice. Candidates must demonstrate sensitivity to diverse, low-income populations and possess experience with electronic health records.
Market context
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