Family Practice Physician

Company: OSO Ventures
Location: Newark
Posted on: September 13, 2023

Job Description:

Physician
This opportunity is with our reputed health care client. You will be able to provide primary and obstetric care in both outpatient and inpatient settings, allowing you to practice full scope family medicine. You will deliver care to a resilient patient population that is ethnically diverse and medically complex, with the aim of achieving optimal health outcomes for every patient. We attract and retain engaged staff by supporting providers in their pursuits of a meaningful role and offering opportunities in mentorship, quality initiatives and preceptorships.
You will do this work alongside energetic comrades who are dedicated to an exceptional patient experience just as they are committed to health innovation and delivery of quality care. As a physician, you will be surrounded by a collaborative care team that is invested in your success and shares ownership of tasks to help improve your efficiency as a provider. We offer robust perks including educational leave plus stipend, license reimbursement,-- FTCA malpractice coverage, and flexible work schedules.-- In addition, we are a National Health Service Corps (NHSC) approved site for tax free loan repayment. Our clinics are located in the thriving Bay Area known for its cultural diversity, beautiful weather, highly sought after schools and year-round recreational activities.--
Additionally, you could be eligible for the Alameda County HealthPAC incentive dollars specifically targeting recruitment and workforce development. For physicians, this could mean a total of $25,000 for MD/DO to be paid in two installments as follows:

• $12,500 after two months and completion of credentialing with health plans
  
• $12,500 at the completion of one year of commitment
  
• Signing bonus will be prorated by FTE, down to a minimum of 0.50 FTE
  Major Areas of Responsibility include but are not limited to:--
  Healthcare Delivery
  
• Deliver evidenced based care that supports our aim for improved health outcomes, exceptional patient experience and efficient use of resources.
  
• Perform routine, acute, urgent, preventive, curative, and rehabilitative medical care to patients and determine appropriate regimen.
  
• Prescribe medications, treatments or therapies and order medical diagnostic or clinical tests
  
• Explain medical procedures or test results to patients or family members
  
• Analyze test data or images to inform diagnosis or treatment.
  Patient Experience
  
• Deliver well and chronic disease care with cultural humility to a diverse patient population of all ages.
  
• Have flexibility in meeting patients' needs, and participating in the call pool and rotational Saturday clinics.
  
• Develop a positive rapport with patients and families to foster the physician/patient relationship.
  Collaboration & Mentorship
  
• Serve as a member of the cross-functional team of providers, consulting with mid-levels on the assessment, management and treatment of complicated cases, chart review, co-signing, and case conferences.
  
• Suggest improvements for clinic flow, patient scheduling and service delivery, and collaborate professionally with interdisciplinary team members, including providers, health educators, medical assistants, registered nurses, and case managers.
  
• Provide direction to medical assistants regarding patient care as needed.
  Minimum Job Requirements
  Knowledge
  
• Knowledge and experience with Electronic Health Record programs, such as NextGen or Epic.
  
• Knowledge of the information and techniques needed to diagnose and treat human injuries, diseases, and deformities. This includes symptoms, treatment alternatives, drug properties and interactions, and preventive health-care measures
  
• High degree of interpersonal competence with both staff and patients, and thorough knowledge of evidence based care
  
• Good time management skills and evidence based approaches to medical care
  
• Cultural competence working in diverse/low income communities
  Abilities
  
• Ability to deal courteously and effectively complex patient profiles, and maintain good working relationships with other staff
  
• Ability to work courteously and effectively as a team member to support the quality/efficiency standards established for the clinic; work independently; exercise good judgment; spell correctly; communicate effectively orally and in writing, make and thorough manner with speed and accuracy with minimal supervision
  
• Ability and willingness to work under pressure and as part of an interdisciplinary team
  
• Demonstrate flexibility and ability to accept changes gracefully
  
• Ability to work and communicate with people from various ethnic, socio-economic, educational and life experience
  
• Ability to keep accurate, clear and legible records of patient information
  
• English/Spanish proficiency preferred--but not required
  Experience and Other Certifications
  
• MD/DO degree from a recognized University, one to two years of experience working in primary care clinic setting
  
• Requires board certification in Family Practice. In the absence of a board certification, candidate must be board eligible and become board certified within 2 years of employment
  
• Requires valid California license
  

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