Bilingual Family Practice Physician MD/DO

Bilingual Family Practice Physician MD/DO

Job Category: Providers

Full-Time

PECOS Denver, CO 80221, USA +4 more locations

Description

Clinica Family Health and Wellness is a community health center, a medical safety net for those who otherwise might fall through the cracks of the American health care system. For more than 40 years, Clinica has existed to provide health care to the individuals and families in our community at a price they can afford. Young or old, people of any race or ethnicity or income level—we are here to provide them with exceptional health care because no one should have to choose between obtaining the health care they need and other necessities such as housing or food.

Clinica is an approved participant of the Colorado Health Service Corps and National Health Service Corps Loan Repayment Programs. Pending met eligibility requirements, providers may be awarded up to $120,000 for helping our communities.

What We Offer

• Student loan repayment programs based on availability and acceptance
• Federal malpractice coverage (FTCA)
• Comprehensive benefits: Medical, Dental and Vision Options, FSA/HSA, Life and disability, Accident/hospital plans, Retirement with employer contributions
• PTO and flexible schedules
• Team based care model
• Open communication with leadership and mission-focused engagement
• Training and growth opportunities with a supportive team invested in your success

Compensation: Approximately $195,000 -$242,000 per year. All individual pay rates are calculated based on the candidate's experience and internal equity.

Overview of Role

Provide high quality medical care that is culturally appropriate and prevention focused. Serves as a leader on the pod contributing to the smooth, efficient, operation of the pod, the site and the organization.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Maintains a program of high quality, comprehensive health for the family, to include preventive medicine, behavioral sciences, and community health.
• Prepares and reviews medical histories and obtains data through interviews.
• Examines patients, formulates differential diagnostic plans, defines and orders required diagnostic testing. Interprets examination findings and test results, and implements treatment plans.
• Determines need for consultation and assists in medical care and treatment and consults other specialists as needed.
• Manages family practice inpatients, conducts rounds, and prescribes inpatient therapy. Participates in surgical, obstetrical, gynecological and critical care procedures according to training and demonstrated ability.
• Provides supportive and definitive care to patients with serious medical conditions with appropriate consultation, based on documented and demonstrated proficiency (e.g., applies planned care principles; practice variations from Clinica's treatment protocols as appropriate; limitations of training/experience are respected).
• Assists in the revision of clinical practice guidelines and Scope of Practice when needed by bringing outdated practice protocols to the attention of the Clinic Medical Director, as well as any expected/actual changes of licensure.
• Expands and maintains rapport with the medical community in the service area (e.g., interacts appropriately with other medical personnel outside of Clinica; actively seeks to broaden our referral network).
• Appropriately communicates with health & human services agencies, local governments, and community organizations as needed.
• Provides responsive off-hours medical services physically or by phone when the clinic is closed, if applicable.
• Acquires and maintains hospital privileges at the local hospital when participating in the call pool is part of the physician's FTE.
• Supports and teaches team members at the site. Teaches students enrolled in a relevant health profession training program.
• Demonstrates knowledge of the principles of growth and development over the life span, and stays current with changes in this area.
• Provides Human Resources staff the needed documentation, paperwork, and signatures to complete credentialing and privileging (initial and biannual).
• Is respectful and responsive to staff and patients (is approachable by other staff, demonstrates good team work by offering and receiving feedback appropriately).
• Handles ongoing daily clinical work in a timely and thorough manner as outlined in the Provider manual (see Provider Manual).
• Exhibits positive leadership skills on and off the pod (actively striving to improve the patient and staff experience at Clinica).
• Collaborates well with teammates, both on a clinical level (e.g., seeks/provides guidance and feedback to supervised/supervising clinician) as well as on a managerial and administrative level (e.g., follows Clinica's procedures around requesting/taking time off).
• Effective use of the electronic health record, registries and templates.

Position Qualifications:

Education and Experience:

1. MD/DO, board certified/board eligible in Family Practice Medicine.
2. Valid license/DEA in jurisdiction of clinic, certification preferred.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

1. One year of experience in ambulatory health care preferred
2. Sensitivity to low income, ethnic minority communities preferred
3. Entry level proficiency in the Spanish language required.
4. Computer proficiency – electronic health record experience preferred.
5. Ability to flourish in a team system.

Clinica Family Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We prohibit unlawful discrimination against applicants or employees on the basis of age 40 and over, race, color, religion, national origin, sex, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other applicable status protected by federal, state, or local laws.