Position Title: Physician – Family Medicine

Department: Medical

Position Reports to: Associate Medical Director

Type: Full Time/Exempt

Position Summary: The ideal Family Medicine Physician will provide comprehensive healthcare to patients of all ages, focusing on preventive care, diagnosis, and treatment of various medical conditions. This role requires a commitment to practicing medicine in a professional and ethical manner, ensuring compassionate and respectful interactions with patients.

Responsibilities:

• Performs history and physical examinations on adults and children (if trained to do so).
• Physical exams include pre-employment, school, sports, well child periodic screening, etc.
• Gathers complete medical history and performs a physical exam on each patient.
• Deliver high-quality medical care to patients, addressing a wide range of health concerns.
• Conduct thorough physical examinations and develop individualized care plans.
• Provides for the provision of health education and appropriately documents all health education.
• Reviews referral/consultant reports and arranges appropriate follow-up.
• Answers miscellaneous medical questions in the absence of the Nursing Director or Medical Director.
• Assists in training of staff.
• Participates in provider meetings.
• Participates in chart review and quality assurance activities as detailed in the Quality Assurance policies and procedures.
• Supervises physician assistants, nurse practitioners, resident physicians and students.
• Provides back up for nursing director and associate medical director as follows:
• Responds to calls from pharmacies regarding prescriptions and refills.
• Responds to calls from other physicians.
• Responds to calls from patients requiring medical advice when the Registered Nurse is not available.
• Triages walk-in patients when the R.N. is not available at the request for front or back office staff.
• Supports front office staff in managing patient scheduling when a provider appointment is canceled, including reviewing medical records and determining the appropriate timeframe and location for rescheduling.

Qualifications/Requirements:

• Current Medical License from the Medical Board of California.
• A Medical Doctor degree from an accredited U.S. Medical school.
• Drug Enforcement Administration Registration Certification with current DEA registration Number.
• Board Certification or evident for being Board Eligible in a primary care specialty.
• Knowledge of practice of medicine according to the standard of care in our community.
• Skill in written and verbal communication.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees, other agencies.
• Ability to manage and lead clinic operations.
• Selected applicants are subject to, and must pass, a full background check.

^*We will consider for employment all qualified Applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable federal, state, and local laws, including the City of Los Angeles' Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance (FCIHO), Los Angeles Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers (ULAC), The San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance (FCO), and the California Fair Chance Act (CFCA).

^*As a job position within our Allied division, a successful completion of a background check may be required as a condition of employment. This requirement is directly related to essential job functions including but not limited to: providing direct patient care, accessing medical and confidential records, accessing and administering prescription medication or other drugs, working within a clinical setting, handling sharp instruments, conducting medical procedures, and working within departments that care for vulnerable populations, such as, minors, elderly and those with physical or mental disabilities. Due to these job duties, this position has a significant impact on the business operations and reputation, as well as the safety and well-being of individuals who may be cared for as part of the job position or who may interact with staff or clients.