Primary Care Physician

3 weeks ago


Oakland, United States LifeLong Medical Care Full time

POSITION: Primary Care Physician


REPORTS TO: Associate Medical Director


POSITION SUMMARY: Responsible for delivery of general medical services to our patients. LifeLong uses team-based care to provide the most efficient and effective care. This position functions as a critical member of the care team, ensuring team communication, quality care, and patient satisfaction.


Essential Functions

Provides preventive, urgent care and primary care health services

Performs clinical assessment of patients, including ordering appropriate diagnostic evaluations, and plans a program of care.

Provides verbal and written education and counseling to patients, families, and caregivers.

Plans follow up care including requests for outside consultations and evaluations.

Maintains patient records necessary for clinic reporting, billing and quality improvement.

Functions potentially in a variety of settings including health center, skilled nursing facilities, supportive housing sites, and in clients' homes

Participates as a member of the site clinical services team and attends clinical team meetings.

Provides specialty care services, clinical case management and team participation to designated programs (e.g., HIV services, women’s health, house calls, diabetes, Bridge, etc.)

Coordinates care with other health team members including case management and behavioral health staff.

Acts as an advocate for the patient and liaison with outside agencies as appropriate

Participates as an active member of LifeLong Clinicians Association and abides by its Code of Conduct.

Assists in the supervision and teaching of medical residents, students or clinical fellows.

Actively participates in internal quality improvement teams and works with members proactively to drive quality improvement initiatives in accordance with the mission and strategic goals of the organization, federal and state laws and regulations, and accreditation standards.


Qualifications

Commitment to the provision of primary care services for the underserved with demonstrated ability and sensitivity in working with a variety of people from low-income populations, with diverse educational, lifestyle, ethnic and cultural origins.

Ability to take initiative, work independently and make sound judgments within established guidelines; understand and apply oral and written instructions; establish and maintain effective working relations with staff, clinical providers, managers and external agencies or organizations.

Excellent interpersonal, verbal, and written skills and ability to effectively work with people from diverse backgrounds and be culturally sensitive.

Be creative and mature with a “can do,” proactive attitude.

Strong organizational, administrative, multi-tasking, prioritization and problem-solving skills.

Ability to work effectively under pressure in a positive, friendly manner and to be flexible and adaptive to change.

Work in a team-oriented environment with a number of professionals with different work styles and support needs.

Conduct oneself in internal and external settings in a way that reflects positively on LifeLong Medical Care as an organization of professional, confident and sensitive staff.

Ability to continuously scan the environment, identifying opportunities for improvement and intersections with other departments of LifeLong Medical Care and partner organizations.


Job Requirements

  • Current California MD license.
  • Training and experience in geriatrics, internal medicine, and/or family practice with board eligibility or certification required.

Interest in working with a diverse patient population in a community based organization and sensitivity to their needs and health problems; commitment to a community health philosophy of prevention and primary care.

Experience with electronic health records.


Job Preferences

Community Health Center experience.

Experience as part of a team-based care model.

NextGen experience.

Bilingual - Spanish/English

Physical Demands and Work Environment

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.


While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand, walk, and sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel and reach with hands and arms; talk and hear. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. The employee frequently works with a video display terminal for prolonged periods; vision abilities include close vision and ability to adjust focus.


While performing the duties of this job, the employee regularly works in inside environmental conditions. The employee may be required to attend evening meetings, travel and work evenings or weekends. The noise level is usually quiet to moderate. Individual is subject to frequent interruptions.


Supervisory Responsibility

  • This position has no direct staff supervisory responsibilities



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