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County of Ventura · 3 months ago

Physician, General Internal Medicine- Primary Care

Ventura County, CA

Full-time

Onsite

Mid, Senior Level

3+ years exp

The County of Ventura is seeking a Physician for their General Internal Medicine Primary Care team. The role involves providing comprehensive clinical care, including diagnosing and treating patients, coordinating care with the healthcare team, and maintaining accurate medical records.

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Responsibilities

Provides complete, comprehensive, family-oriented, culturally-sensitive clinical care for patients throughout the life cycle. This includes obtaining medical histories, performing physical examinations, making diagnoses, and treating patients

Prescribes medications and treatment, monitors patients’ progress, and adapts treatment as required

Inoculates and vaccinates patients to immunize patients from communicable diseases

Advises patients concerning evidence-based lifestyle changes that improve patient health and works with patients to develop self-management goals

Coordinates with care team to provide high-quality patient care and ensure patient treatment goals are met

Ability to work with high volume of patients, internal/external customers, and appropriately manage frequent changes, delay or unexpected events

Follow workflows that support quality improvement efforts and increase patient access

Explains in clear understandable verbal and written language the care plan and any procedures

Advises nursing and related personnel as to the administration of medication and treatment; writes physician’s orders

Gives or determines the need for medical tests, orders laboratory tests as necessary; interprets medical tests

Consulting with other physicians and providers, referring patients to specialists when necessary, and working with other healthcare staff, such as nurses, assistants, and other physicians

Keeps accurate and timely medical records and charts and adheres to documentation policies. Prepares various records such as progress notes, comprehensive care plans, summaries, etc. Documents gathered information in medical record as required by policies

Keeps updated problem lists and medication lists for all patients

Responds to portal messages and EHR inbox in a timely fashion and provides coverage for colleagues’ inboxes when they are not available

Counsels patients and families about physical, medical, and mental conditions; obtains appropriate consent for treatment from patients or parent/caregiver

May participate in an on-call system

Participate in meetings, conferences, and training sessions as determined by Ambulatory Care administration

Follows safety protocols, including but not limited to using two patient identifiers and time-out procedures

Keeps all medical staff privileging requirements up-to-date, including CME requirements

Administer first aid or cardiopulmonary resuscitation in an emergency

Complies with medical laws (for example, HIPAA). Demonstrates knowledge of domestic violence, child and dependent abuse protocols and mandated reporting

Perform related duties as assigned

Qualification

Medical DegreeState Medical LicenseBoard Certified in Internal MedicineDEA NumberU.S. Medical Licensing ExaminationPatient CareCultural SensitivityCommunication SkillsTeam Collaboration

Required

Completion of an ACGME-accredited residency training program

Degree in Medicine

At least 3 years of residency training

Current state medical license

DEA number

Completed and passed U.S. Medical Licensing Examination

Must be able to meet the VCMC Medical Staff Credentialing requirements as outlined in the Medical Staff Bylaws

Board Certified or Board Eligible in Internal Medicine

Benefits

General Salary Increase (GSI) of 4.0% effective October 12, 2025, and 3.5% effective October 11, 2026.

Bilingual Incentive: Incumbents may also be eligible for bilingual incentive depending upon operational needs and certification skills. Up to $1.32 per hour.

Loan Repayment Programs: May be eligible to participate in any loan repayment program not requiring County contribution/participation (UAPD MOA Sec. 709).

Holidays: 13 paid days per year which includes two scheduled floating holidays.

Deferred Compensation: Eligible to participate in the County's 401(k) Shared Savings Plan and/or the Section 457 Plan. This position is eligible for up to a 3% match on your 401(k) contributions.

Health Insurance Plans: Medical, dental, and vision plans for you and your dependents. A flexible credit allowance of up to $25,558 annually.

Flexible Spending Accounts: Increase your spending power by reimbursement with pre-taxed dollars for IRS-approved dependent care and health care expenses.

Pension Plan: Both you and the County contribute to the County’s Retirement Plan. If you are eligible, you may establish reciprocity with other public retirement systems, such as CalPERS.

Additional Benefits: Professional Memberships, Disability Plans, Employee Assistance Program, Life Insurance, Tuition Reimbursement, and a Wellness Program.