Medical Doctor

Job Description

Job Description

Medical Doctor – Consultant, Care Coordination & Health Education

We are looking for a licensed Medical Doctor in California to join our team as a consultant, focusing on care coordination, approval of care plans, and direct client health education and support. The ideal candidate is culturally competent, client-centered, and passionate about empowering patients through clear communication, accessible health information, and collaborative care.

Responsibilities

Care Coordination & Plan Review

• Provide consulting services to streamline patient care and ensure effective, culturally appropriate care plans. 
• Review and approve care plans to ensure they meet medical standards and are tailored to each patient's individual needs, background, and circumstances. 
• Collaborate with healthcare teams, case managers, and social service providers to coordinate care and improve patient outcomes. 
• Conduct weekly consultations to provide clinical guidance and support to healthcare providers and care teams. 
• Stay current on best practices in patient care, care coordination, and culturally responsive medicine. 

Client Engagement & Health Education

• Engage directly with clients to explain their care plans, diagnoses, treatment options, and next steps in plain, accessible language — free of medical jargon. 
• Answer client questions with patience, clarity, and cultural sensitivity, ensuring individuals feel heard, respected, and informed about their own health and care. 
• Provide health education support on topics relevant to each client's care, including chronic disease management, medication adherence, preventive care, mental health, and available community resources. 
• Support clients in understanding how to navigate the healthcare system, including how to advocate for themselves and engage with their care team. 
• Follow up with clients as needed to address ongoing questions, clarify medical information, or provide reassurance during complex care transitions. 

Requirements

• Medical Doctor (MD or DO) licensed in the state of California. 
• Completion of cultural competency training. 
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to explain medical concepts clearly to clients of varying health literacy levels. 
• Comfortable engaging directly with clients from diverse backgrounds, including those with limited English proficiency, lived experience with trauma, or distrust of healthcare systems. 
• Passion for improving patient outcomes through collaborative, patient-centered, and culturally responsive care. 
• Ability to work within a multidisciplinary team environment. 
• Bilingual or multilingual candidates strongly encouraged to apply. 

Good Seed mission is to provide specialized, compassionate care and services that promote better health outcomes by focusing on the social determinants of health. We deliver on this mission through four key approaches: intensive care management, specialized housing, community engagement, and innovative special projects.

Company Description

Good Seed mission is to provide specialized, compassionate care and services that promote better health outcomes by focusing on the social determinants of health. We deliver on this mission through four key approaches: intensive care management, specialized housing, community engagement, and innovative special projects.