Staff Physician

Salary Range: $5,982.23 - $8,838.48 Bi-weekly; $155,537.98 - $229,800.48 Annual Employment Type: Full-Time Preferred; Part-Time Accepted The Regional Center of the East Bay (RCEB) is one of 21 Regional Centers that are community-based, private non-profit corporations under contract with the California Department of Developmental Services. RCEB provides intake, assessment, diagnosis, and coordinates community-based services for over 25,000 children and adults with developmental disabilities in Alameda and Contra Costa counties. RCEB envisions a future where persons with developmental disabilities are truly a part of the community. Persons with developmental disabilities receive supports and services they need to succeed. The supports and services change as the need changes. In our dream, children with developmental disabilities live with families in typical communities. Many choose to attend their neighborhood schools and play with neighborhood friends. Adults with developmental disabilities live in the residence of their choice – with family members, with friends, or with their spouse/significant other. They engage in activities of their choice – work, volunteering, education, training, or leisure. They have meaningful relationships with friends and coworkers and are seen as valuable, contributing members of their communities. Duties: Client Centered Activities Provides medical assessment for individuals referred to RCEB’s intake and assessment unit. Assessment may include evaluation, review of pertinent medical records, and consultation with assessment team and current providers. Performs history and physical examination on new and existing clients, when indicated to evaluate and determine medical and developmental status. Communicates with community physician and health agencies to obtain and share information and facilitate or arrange for additional treatment. Monitors client’s health status to ensure that level of medical supervision is adequate. Participates with and provides consultation to case managers and interdisciplinary teams, to make recommendations for ongoing case management. Provides consultation to health professionals and agencies in regard to developmental and health status and needs of an individual client. Serves as advocate to ensure that adequate and appropriate health services are made effectively available to developmentally disabled individuals. Duties: Client Centered Activities Provides education and general consultation for case managers/assessment counselors and other Regional Center Staff. Works with community professionals and agencies towards increasing the developmental disability care expertise in the community. Participates in efforts to upgrade and enhance programs for clients in general. Participates in professional organizations, serves on committees, and works with colleagues towards professional and public education. Represents agency at meetings of community physicians. Minimum Qualifications: One year’s experience with persons with developmental disabilities. Licensed as a Physician in the State of California. Residency in pediatrics preferred, consideration will be given to candidates with background in internal medicine or neurology. Developmental-Behavioral Pediatrics board certification preferred. Automobile and valid driver’s license required. Must be computer knowledgeable. Demonstrate cultural awareness and sensitivity and an ability to work effectively with culturally diverse populations. At the Regional Center of the East Bay, we offer a full spectrum of competitive benefits including: 3 weeks paid vacation + 12 sick days 13 paid holidays + 3 floating holidays Multiple options for medical care (including Kaiser at 100% employer paid for employee) Dental and vision plans CalPERs Retirement (pension) Student Loan Forgiveness* Work at Home schedules, if applicable Employee Assistance Program, including mental health care * The Public Service Loan Forgiveness program is a federal program that forgives student loan debt for nonprofit employees after 120 qualifying payments. Employees who work at least 30 hours per week for a governmental, 501(c)(3) nonprofit, or other qualifying nonprofit organization may apply to have the balance of their student loans forgiven (tax free) after making 120 monthly payments. Regional Center of the East Bay (RCEB) does not discriminate against job applicants on account of race, color, creed or religion, national origin including language use restrictions, sex, gender, gender identity or expression, age, sexual orientation, marital status, physical or mental disability, medical condition or HIV/AIDS status, political affiliation, military or veteran status, genetic characteristics, or ancestry. #J-18808-Ljbffr