Physician (GP Plus) - LV Nellis Family Medicine Clinic - Full Time 10 Hour Rotating Shifts (Exe[...]

The Physician provides direct and indirect patient care and other related work as required by department/unit leaders and under indirect supervision of the Chief Medical Director, Medical Director, or CMO at the USC Culinary Health Center and Durango Clinic. Essential Duties Provides and manages direct patient care, including physical examinations, evaluations, assessments, diagnoses and treatment for a specified patient population. Stresses health education and preventive Medicare care where appropriate. Takes adequate histories of patients with medical problems. Maintains accurate and up-to-date medical records and prepares reports as needed. Counsels patients on medical, psychological and personal problems, and may counsel on health measures. Refers patients for medical and/or other treatments when appropriate and provides medical treatment where indicated. Prescribes pharmaceuticals and other medications, and treatment regimens appropriate to assessed medical conditions. Refers patients to specialists and relevant patient care components. Partners with Counseling Services staff in cases presenting with mental health problems. Reviews history, examination, and treatment plan made by physician assistants or nurse practitioners. Functions in a supervisory role as needed. Follows established departmental policies, procedures, and objectives, continuous quality improvement objectives, and safety, environmental, and infection control standards. Participates in specified health promotion, education, and prevention programs as appropriate. Maintains professional affiliations, licenses, certifications, etc., and stays current on developments in the field of medicine. Covers after‑hours calls as needed. Performs miscellaneous job‑related duties as assigned. The University reserves the right to add or change duties at any time. Manages patients with chronic controlled and uncontrolled comorbidities. Collaborates with care‑coordination staff to oversee multidisciplinary care with various low‑risk specialists. Manages transitions of care for patients with multiple low‑risk hospitalizations. Works with contracted utilization‑management companies to discuss patients with complex diagnosis and/or refer high‑risk patients to appropriate specialty services, including assistance in managing home‑health needs. Performs other duties as assigned. Required Qualifications M.D. or D.O. 0‑1 year experience as an M.D. and successful completion of residency at an accredited healthcare institution. Ability to provide diagnostic, treatment, and counseling services. Ability to analyze situations and take effective action. Excellent interpersonal skills to interact with physicians, nurses, other staff, students, etc. High degree of confidentiality, discretion, and professionalism. Preferred Qualifications 2 years of experience as an M.D. Bilingual in Spanish (preferred); ability to communicate with Spanish‑speaking individuals. Required Licenses & Certifications Current, valid medical license to practice in the state of Nevada. Unrestricted DEA Certificate with a Nevada address. Board certification with a current certificate in the specialty area. Basic Life Support (BLS) Healthcare Provider from the American Heart Association. Valid Nevada Board of Pharmacy License. USC Credentialing from the governing board within 120 days of hire. Fire Life Safety Training (LA City); if no card upon hire, one must be obtained within 30 days and renewed before expiration. The annual base salary range for this position is $205,712.00–$339,425.00. USC is an equal‑opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability, or any other characteristic protected by law or USC policy. USC observes affirmative action obligations consistent with state and federal law and will consider applicants with criminal records in a manner consistent with applicable laws, including the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance and the Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance. #J-18808-Ljbffr University of Southern California