Physician, Family Medicine

Responsibilities

Performs health assessments, including a thorough history and physical examination, ordering or performing certain diagnostic tests, medication orders, evaluation of psychosocial and family aspects of the situation sufficient to make a general health assessment, and diagnose the nature of common acute and chronic conditions, and any necessary follow-up care. Promotes and maintains periodic health assessments and preventive screening, assessment and guidance with regard to health hazards, good family health habits and family planning. Manages common acute and chronic illnesses, and initiation of life-saving procedures in emergencies. Provides various clinical oversight of NP/PA trainees, NP residents, and/or new providers. Directs medical assistants, lab personnel, and other non-professional medical staff as appropriate. From time to time may provide in-service training for staff in selected topics within scope of practice of medicine as appropriate, and/or as deemed necessary by the CMO or his/her designee. Performs all duties for successful electronic health records maintenance including but not limited to: completion of medical records and documentation management of Inbox and results, coding, and signing off charts within the designated time set by the organization. Assists in internal quality control audits, performs and maintains the standards of quality of care based on specialty and organizational standards. Discusses or refers as needed, complex and high priority patient cases. Performs all duties and services in full compliance with the organization’s Service Excellence Standards. Adheres to all canons of ethics including the organization’s code of conduct for clinical providers. Demonstration of patterns of continued learning in order to ensure growth as a practitioner. Attends internal and external meetings, workshops, and conferences, and participates on task forces or committees, as necessary and/or required by TVHC, Inc. Provides additional assistance within and outside of clinical arena, as requested and/or as appropriate, to ensure the ongoing success of the organization. Works as a member of the health care team and assists in education of patients and the community in preventive health care and health maintenance concepts. Other duties or responsibilities as assigned by the supervisor.

Requirements

Board Certified/Eligible in designated specialty field of practice is required. Must be in possession of a current medical license to practice in the State of California, including DEA license, and CPR. Previous experience providing medical care within a community health setting preferred.

Qualifications

Have a thorough knowledge of the principles and practices of medicine and allied services commensurate with training Demonstrated ability to build the trust and respect of patients, staff, colleagues, external contacts, and other organizational members. Demonstrated ability to work effectively, both independently and as part of a team. Understands and is committed to maintaining highest level of confidentiality. Demonstrated ability to meet or exceed TVHC’s Service Excellence Standards. Must be willing and able to work periodic evenings and/or weekends, as needed. Must have ability to travel to other TVHC sites or locations to perform duties or attend meetings as needed Bilingual, especially Spanish, is preferred but not required. Excellent problem-solving skills required, including creativity, resourcefulness, timeliness, and technical knowledge related to analyzing and resolving medical problems. Sensitivity to needs of culturally and linguistically diverse patient and employee populations. Demonstrated ability to utilize computer technology and willingness to develop and adapt to the evolving technological requirements of modern medical health center practices required.