Physician

Staff Physician

We are looking for dedicated and compassionate Physicians to join our County Health team! The current vacancy is for one (1) part-time (0.5 FTE) Primary Care Physician at the Santa Maria Health Center in Santa Maria. The County classification title is Staff Physician.

We are also accepting applications to establish one employment list for future Full-Time, Part-Time, Extra Help, and 1414** vacancies for the Staff Physician job classification in Santa Barbara, Santa Maria, Carpinteria, and Lompoc. This job classification is also utilized by the Behavioral Wellness Department (BWELL) and this list may be used to fill future vacancies in the Behavioral Wellness Department.

As a licensed medical doctor, assumes independent responsibility for the clinical diagnosis and treatment of patients of the County of Santa Barbara Health (County Health) department with the all of attendant necessities of care, including but not limited to history, physical examination, ordering of tests, interpretation of testing, procedures, referral to specialists and overall case management of the patients' medical conditions; performs related administrative duties to support County Health clinic and program operations; and performs other related duties as required.

The IDEAL CANDIDATE will possess:

• Clinical Expertise: Proficient in diagnosing and treating diverse medical conditions, with a valid California Physician & Surgeon license and DEA certification.
• Comprehensive Case Management: Strong skills in managing outpatient care, coordinating testing, procedures, and specialist referrals follow-up for a wide range of patient needs.
• Collaborative Leadership: Ability to provide clinical leadership and support to midlevel staff and supervise in the absence of a senior physician.
• Adaptability: Willingness to respond to public health emergencies and provide standby call coverage outside regular business hours.
• Cultural Competence: Capable of effectively treating patients from diverse socio-economic backgrounds with empathy and professionalism.

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