Family Practice Physician

GENERAL PURPOSE:

Under general supervision of the Chief Medical Officer, the physician is responsible for quality and completeness of assigned medical services at any of the corporation clinic sites.

MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES & DUTIES:

• Examines, diagnosis, prescribes and administers treatment to patients
• Supervises and directs family nurse practitioners, physician assistants and other mid-level providers
• Oversees the performance of nursing and other support personnel
• Reviews laboratory, x-ray findings and diagnosis other tests
• Documentation/Completion of EHR/Medical Records and keep case histories in accordance with the corporation’s procedures
• Participates in consumer education and in-service training for support personnel
• Meets all the contractual requirements
• Quality of care (Quality Measures) and participation in Peer Review
• Provide virtual care services. You will speak with patients over the phone and video to assess their needs, gather important clinical history, diagnose, and provide appropriate clinical guidance or treatment.
• Manage a panel of primary care patients and provide comprehensive care (including acute care, chronic disease management, and preventive care) to improve health outcomes and quality.
• Act as supervising physician to nurse practitioners and physician assistants.
• Must be able to use manual dexterity while using office equipment such as computers, laptops, keyboard, and mouse. Ability to perform multiple tasks and work in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to perform multiple tasks and work in a fast-paced environment.
• Must be able to work assigned shifts including evening and weekend requirements per contract.
• Ability to perform job functions independently. Ability to arrive on time to shifts, complete shifts as scheduled and maintain excellent attendance.
• Keep up to date with medical developments, treatment, and medications.
• Model our culture and values through humility and curiosity
• Other physician duties as assigned by supervisor

QUALITIES & CHARACTERISTICS:

• Maintains a professional relationship and positive attitude with co-workers the public, patients and all Ampla Health staff, Board of Director and vendors
• Maintains the highest professional ethics and is honest in dealing with people; is a model for all employees through his/her actions
• Strives to learn more and is receptive to learning different ways of doing things
• Displays enthusiasm toward the work and the mission of Ampla Health

PROFESSIONAL KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES:

• Must hold MD or DO degree from an accredited medical school
• Must have completed and approved internship
• Must hold a valid California State Physician and Surgeon License
• Must be Board Certified or Board eligible
• Current CPR certification
• Must be sensitive to the corporation’s diverse patient population
• Demonstrate clear knowledge of Ampla Health’s clinic structure, standards, procedures and protocols

COMMUNICATIONS SKILLS:

• Must have neat and legible handwriting
• Must be able to interact with patients, vendors and co-workers courteously and calmly
• Ability to communicate well with the public

WORKING CONDITIONS & PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

Works well with patients, co-worker and vendors in a generally comfortable environment office. Employees must possess the following physical requirement:

• Must be in good health and able to lift up to 40 lbs and push up to 100 lbs (on wheels)
• Must be able to work on feet the majority of the day without tiring
• Must be able to hear adequately to auscultate B/PS
• Must have vision which is adequate to read increments on tuberculin syringe accurately
• Must have high manual dexterity and tactile sensation on fingertips
• Must be able to reach above the shoulder level to work, bend, squat and sit, and twist/turn
• Routinely exposed to blood borne pathogens and may be subjected to verbally and/or un behavior  patients
• Routinely exposed to contagious/infectious diseases