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County of San Mateo · 2 days ago

Physician-Family Practice/Internal Medicine/Pediatrics

San Mateo County, CA

Full-time

Onsite

Mid, Senior Level

$254K/yr - $300K/yr

2+ years exp

County of San Mateo is a mission-driven healthcare delivery system focused on quality improvement. They are seeking a Staff Physician to provide comprehensive medical care in a team-based model, emphasizing disease prevention and chronic disease management.

AssociationGovernmentHealth CareNon Profit

Hiring Manager

Carolyn Burns, CPRP

Responsibilities

Conduct medical and/or physical examinations and make diagnoses

Prescribe appropriate treatment plans and prescribe therapy or rehabilitation programs

Provide appropriate therapy to patients

Coordinate the work of consulting medical specialists

Act as physician member of a multi-disciplinary team for clinical work or program development

Train and supervise interns and residents

Provide clinical supervision to licensed and professional staff

Prepare reports and maintain records of activities

Consult and work with other medical and/or mental health professionals in the community when necessary

Confer with patients' relatives regarding illness and treatment

Maintain records of diagnosis, treatment and prognosis according to Joint Commission of Accredited Hospitals Organization standards and other regulatory agencies; including documenting in Electronic Medical Record (EMR)

Develop comprehensive case histories

Perform related duties as assigned

Qualification

Medical License CaliforniaBoard CertificationBasic Life Support (BLS)Clinical SupervisionMedical DiagnosisSpanish SpeakingPatient Relationship ManagementTreatment Plan DevelopmentTeam Collaboration

Required

License to practice medicine or osteopathy in the State of California

Possession of a valid Basic Life Support (BLS) certification

Board certification or Board eligibility in Family Practice, Internal Medicine, Pediatrics, Adolescent Medicine or a related area is highly desirable

Current developments, trends and research in the medical field

Basic understanding of clinical supervisory principles and practices

Pharmacology and psychopharmacology including laws regarding informed consent, dosage ranges, drug incompatibilities, and side effects

Proper documentation of clinical services

Principles, practices, and techniques of general medicine and its application

Medical diagnosis and treatment

Hospitals and Clinics organization

Knowledge of communicable disease control

Knowledge of public health practices and procedures

Diagnose and treat patients

Develop and monitor appropriate treatment plans

Establish and maintain effective working relationships with patients, their families, staff and others

Learn and apply laws, statutes, codes and regulations governing California health service providers, and JCAHO and other regulatory requirements

Maintain medical records and prepare reports

Serve on interdisciplinary teams

Clinically supervise licensed and professional staff

Completion of a residency training program approved by the American Medical Association, or two years of clinical experience post internship in an appropriate medical specialty

Preferred

Spanish speaking is strongly preferred but not required

Benefits

Health benefits include family coverage options, health, eye and dental insurance, basic disability, and medical malpractice coverage

Retirement plans and health benefits for retirees

Wellness program, including exercise classes, worksite massage, and an onsite gym

Additional 5% increase in salary for each qualifying board certification up to two (2) Boards

CME funds ($3,000/year) for license/books and other supplies

Some NHSC loan repayment support available

Administrative leave time at 5 hours per pay period up to 260 hours (this is prorated for part time employees) that can be used as leave or cashed out up to 50% each Spring

15% administrative time

Protected quality improvement project time

Sign on bonus potential for qualifying candidates through the Health Plan of San Mateo