Permanent Family Medicine Physician_ Los Angeles, CA_#AS

Lancesoft INC

Los Angeles, CA, USA

Published: 6/14/2022

Healthcare

Full Time

Job Description

Description

• Provide comprehensive primary care services to patients and families throughout the lifespan.

• Manage preventive health, acute conditions, chronic diseases, behavioral health needs, and community health concerns.

• Serve as the primary care provider and coordinate appropriate medical services with internal and external specialists.

• Support high-risk patients through care management programs designed to reduce hospital and emergency department utilization and improve health outcomes.

• Maintain accurate patient records, care plans, and care management documentation in the electronic health record.

• Ensure communication with patients is culturally and linguistically appropriate.

• Participate actively in clinic meetings, patient-centered medical home (PCMH) activities, team huddles, quality initiatives, and other organizational programs.

Job Responsibilities

• Review medical histories and obtain comprehensive patient information through interviews and examinations.

• Perform physical examinations and develop appropriate diagnostic plans.

• Order, interpret, and evaluate diagnostic tests and examination findings.

• Develop and implement individualized treatment plans.

• Prescribe medications and evaluate the effectiveness of pharmaceutical and other treatment regimens.

• Determine when specialist consultation is necessary and coordinate care with specialists.

• Provide supportive and definitive treatment for primary-care-appropriate medical conditions.

• Manage outpatient primary care services with an emphasis on health maintenance and preventive care.

• Assist patients with chronic conditions in accessing healthcare, education, and social services.

• Provide care management for high-risk patients to reduce health risks, hospitalizations, and emergency room utilization.

• Maintain a care management registry documenting high-risk patients, interventions, and care plans.

• Communicate regularly with the PCP and care team regarding high-risk patients and ongoing care needs.

• Document patient histories, assessments, treatment plans, and other required information accurately and promptly in the EHR.

• Provide appropriate medication information and education for new prescriptions.

• Coordinate medical care with internal and external healthcare specialists.

• Supervise, advise, and train assigned clinical professionals, students, nurses, medical staff, and technicians as appropriate.

• Participate in departmental meetings, PCMH team meetings, huddles, quality improvement activities, and peer review.

• Advise on medical supplies and equipment when applicable.

• Perform additional clinical procedures consistent with training, demonstrated competency, and organizational requirements.

Qualifications

• Doctor of Medicine (MD) or Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO) degree from an approved medical or osteopathic school.

• Completion of an acceptable Family Medicine residency program or applicable board certification.

• Board certification may be through an appropriate recognized family medicine, pediatric, osteopathic, or medical specialty board.

• Experience working in a federally qualified health center or similar practice serving diverse, uninsured, and underserved populations is required.

• Active California Medical Board license required.

• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with coworkers, healthcare professionals, agencies, and other departments.

• Strong organizational skills with the ability to communicate information clearly and concisely in writing.

• Ability to understand and apply applicable laws, regulations, policies, and procedures.

• Demonstrated ability to work independently as well as collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team.

• Effective verbal and written communication skills.

• Fluency in English required; additional language capabilities strongly preferred.

• Salary range: $260,000–$290,000, depending on experience.

\nCompany Description

LanceSoft is rated as one of the largest staffing firms in the US by SIA. Our mission is to establish global cross-culture human connections that further the careers of our employees and strengthen the businesses of our clients. We are driven to use the power of our global network to connect businesses with the right people, and people with the right businesses without bias. We provide Global Workforce Solutions with a human touch.