As a Neighborhood Physician you will be part of a Care Team that is focused on providing the very best in patient experience when it comes to receiving comprehensive medical care. Amazing patient experiences begin with amazing providers. Our patients know that every time they walk through our doors, they can expect quality treatment from professionals who care. Through our values of compassion, integrity, professionalism, collaboration, and going above and beyond we ensure that all patients receive the very best care and support possible. Making a difference in our community is made possible by the strong members that comprise the Care Team for each patient. Alongside our Physicians, we have nurses, medical assistants, and scribes to ensure that our patients feel connected to their experience with Neighborhood.Essential Duties & Responsibilities
- Administer or prescribes treatments.
- Discuss potential side effects to medication or immunization with patient.
- Promote health by advising patients about diet, hygiene and methods for prevention of disease.
- Provide prenatal care to pregnant women and provides postnatal care to mother and infants, when appropriate for specialty and training.
- Perform surgical procedures and commensurate with surgical competency, when appropriate for specialty and training.
- Refer patients to medical specialist for consultant services when necessary for patient’s well-being.
- Follow up with patient regarding progress in high risk or emergency cases.
- Conduct physical examinations to provide information needed for admission to school, consideration for jobs or eligibility for insurance coverage.
Clinical Administration
- Review patient file/record, including allergies, problems, medications and immunization status.
- Elicit and record information about patient’s medical history.
- Examine patients for symptoms or physical information.
- Order and execute various test, analyses and diagnostic images to provide information on patient’s condition.
- Analyze reports and findings of tests and examination and diagnoses condition of patient.
- Determine and prescribe medication, dosage and schedule given the patient’s condition and allergies.
- Prescribe and administer vaccinations to immunize patient from communicable diseases.
- Document timely the patient’s visit including medical history, physical exam, diagnoses and plan of action. Documentation should be completed on the day of the visit whenever possible, and no later than 72 hours from the date of visit.
- Keep informed of organizational activities and promote mission and goals.
- Regularly check email, mail, voice mail, and other forms of communication.
- Function at highest level according to credentials and competency.
- Positively impact patient experience by demonstrating values of Transforming Care including, but not limited to, courteous and helpful behavior and a commitment to accuracy.
Customer Relations
- Maintain professional working relationships with all levels of staff, clients, and the public.
- Be part of a team and cooperate in accomplishing department goals and objectives.
Requirements
Education:
- Medical Degree (MD or DO)
Licenses/Certifications:
- CA Medical license
- Board certified in a Primary Care field.
- DEA license
- BLS certification
Experience/Specialized Skills:
- Bilingual (English/Spanish) capabilities strongly desired, not required though
- Ability to work effectively with patients from diverse social, cultural and economic groups
Salary: $220,000 to $265,000 DOE
Candidate must be fully vaccinated against the Covid19 virus and demonstrate proof of that vaccine upon hire, unless employee is approved for a disability or religious accommodation.