Academic Family Medicine Physician: Teach, Care, Innovate

Job Title Associate Physician City Sacramento Job Summary The UC Davis Health School of Medicine is seeking a dedicated and innovative Associate Physician to join the Department of Family and Community Medicine. This position offers a unique opportunity to deliver high-quality, patient-centered care while contributing to the education and development of future healthcare professionals in an academic setting. Our Associate Physicians will hold an academic without salary position. As an Associate Physician, you will Provide direct outpatient clinical care in all aspects of family medicine for children and adults, inclusive of prenatal care. Provide clinical teaching and supervision of residents and medical students in the outpatient setting. Collaborate with a multidisciplinary healthcare team to enhance patient outcomes and ensure the highest standards of care. Ensure medical documentation within the Epic Electronic Health Record system is accurate, completed in a timely fashion, and maintained in accordance with institutional policies. Provide coverage for clinic telephone and EMR inbox communications, as well as responding to faxed messages. As needed, coverage may extend to after-hours, weekends, and holidays. Participate in administrative meetings held to support departmental initiatives and clinical operations while adhering to all relevant department and clinic policies. This position is primarily based at a UC Davis Health School of Medicine (UCDH) clinic, applicants must have the flexibility to provide coverage at other affiliated clinics as needed. The ideal candidate thrives in a dynamic academic environment, is committed to clinical excellence and medical education, and values collaboration, innovation, and patient advocacy. Join UC Davis Health and make a meaningful impact on the future of medicine while delivering exceptional care to the communities we serve. Minimum Qualifications Holds, and maintains, a Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) license; Board certified or board eligible in Family Medicine; Ability to obtain, and maintain, a Medical License in the State of California; Successful completion of an approved Family Medicine Residency training program by the time of hire. Possess an M.D. or D.O. degree. One year or greater recent clinical experience in comprehensive outpatient family medicine practice involving the care of both pediatric and adult outpatients and inclusive of prenatal care. SKILLS: Ability to manage complex medical patients and their broad range of illness; Collaborate effectively as a member of a multidisciplinary team, including management, staff, and physician colleagues; Practice state-of-the-art, high quality medicine; Encourage Patient involvement in care and treatment decisions; Appropriately manage economic resources; Demonstrate strong written, oral, and verbal communication ensuring medical evaluations and treatment plans are communicated clearly, accurately, and efficiently to patients and the healthcare team. KNOWLEDGE, ABILITIES AND COMPETENCIES: Foundational knowledge regarding the common diseases that a family physician deals with daily; Achieve and maintain optimal patient access; Adhere to the current UCDH Network FTE definition and standard Physician Schedule Templates; Demonstrate the highest levels of ethical and professional conduct, provide and accept feedback; Implement UCDH accepted clinical standards of care, "Code of conduct"; Maintain good standing and active medical staff privileges with UCDH; Embrace change; Take part in innovation and continuous quality improvement, including supporting organizational changes. Preferred Qualifications Recent or current practice caring for hospitalized adult and pediatric hospital inpatients. Recent or current experience in caring for LGBTQ and diverse patient populations. Key Responsibilities 90% - Patient Care 10% - Administrative Duties Department Overview The Department of Family and Community Medicine is a School of Medicine academic/clinical department of approximately 15 faculty members, 134 Volunteer Clinical Faculty, 5 Staff Physicians, 47 Residents, and approximately 40 staff members. The departments are responsible for providing research, education, and clinical service. Position Information Salary Range: $240,000 to $272,000 Salary Frequency: Monthly Salary Grade: UC99 UC Job Title: ASC PHYSCN UC Job Code: 000771 Number of Positions: 1 Appointment Type: Staff: Contract Percentage of Time: 100 Percent Shift (Work Schedule): M-F 8 to 5 Location: Ellison Ambulatory Care Center Union Representation: 99 - Non-Represented (PPSM) Benefits Eligible: Yes This position is 100% on-site Benefits Outstanding benefits and perks are among the many rewards of working for the University of California. UC Davis offers a full range of benefits, resources and programs to help you bring your best self to work, as well as to help you and your family achieve your health, wellness, financial and career goals. Learn more about the benefits below and eligibility rules by visiting either our handy Benefits Summary for UC Davis Health Employees or Benefits Summary for UC Davis Employees and our Benefits Page. If you are represented by a union, benefits are negotiated between the University of California (UC) and your union and finalized in a contract. Read your bargaining unit's employment contract, stay abreast of current negotiations and learn about collective bargaining at UC: High quality and low-cost medical plans to choose from to fit your family's needs UC pays for Dental and Vision insurance premiums for you and your family Extensive leave benefits including Pregnancy and Parental Leave, Family & Medical Leave Paid Holidays annually as stipulated in the UC Davis Health Policies or Collective Bargaining Agreement Paid Time Off/Vacation/Sick Time as stipulated in the UC Davis Health Policies or Collective Bargaining Agreement Continuing Education (CE) allowance and Education Reimbursement Program as stipulated in the UC Davis Health Policies or Collective Bargaining Agreement Access to free professional development courses and learning opportunities for personal and professional growth WorkLife and Wellness programs and resources On-site Employee Assistance Program including access to free mental health services Supplemental insurance offered including additional life, short/long term disability, pet insurance and legal coverage Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSFL) Qualified Employer & Student Loan Repayment Assistance Program for qualified roles Retirement benefit options for eligible roles including Pension and other Retirement Saving Plans. More information on our retirement benefits can be found here Physical Demands Standing - Frequent 3 to 6 Hours Walking - Occasional Up to 3 Hours Sitting - Frequent 3 to 6 Hours Lifting/Carrying 0-25 Lbs - Frequent 3 to 6 Hours Lifting/Carrying 26-50 lbs - Occasional Up to 3 Hours Lifting/Carrying over 50 lbs - Occasional Up to 3 Hours Pushing/Pulling 0-25 Lbs - Occasional Up to 3 Hours Pushing/Pulling 26-50 lbs - Occasional Up to 3 Hours Pushing/Pulling over 50 lbs - Occasional Up to 3 Hours Bending/Stooping - Frequent 3 to 6 Hours Squatting/Kneeling - Frequent 3 to 6 Hours Twisting - Frequent 3 to 6 Hours Climbing (e.g., stairs or ladders) - Occasional Up to 3 Hours Reaching overhead - Occasional Up to 3 Hours Keyboard use/repetitive motion - Continuous 6 to 8+ Hours Environmental Demands Chemicals, dust, gases, or fumes - Frequent 3 to 6 Hours Loud noise levels - Frequent 3 to 6 Hours Marked changes in humidity or temperature - Occasional Up to 3 Hours Microwave/Radiation - Never 0 Hours Operating motor vehicles and/or equipment - Frequent 3 to 6 Hours Extreme Temperatures - Occasional Up to 3 Hours Uneven Surfaces or Elevations - Never 0 Hours Mental Demands Sustained attention and concentration - Continuous 6 to 8+ Hours Complex problem solving/reasoning - Continuous 6 to 8+ Hours Ability to organize & prioritize - Continuous 6 to 8+ Hours Communication skills - Continuous 6 to 8+ Hours Numerical skills - Continuous 6 to 8+ Hours Constant Interaction - Continuous 6 to 8+ Hours Customer/Patient Contact - Continuous 6 to 8+ Hours Multiple Concurrent Tasks - Continuous 6 to 8+ Hours Work Environment UC Davis is a smoke and tobacco free campus effective January 1, 2014. Smoking, the use of smokeless tobacco products, and the use of unregulated nicotine products (e.g. cigarettes, e-cigarettes) will be strictly prohibited on any UC Davis owned or leased property, indoors and outdoors, including parking lots and residential space. Special Requirements This is a critical position, as defined by UC Policy and local procedures, and as such, employment is contingent upon clearing a criminal background check(s) and may include drug screening, medical evaluation clearance and functional capacity assessment This position is designated as a mandated reporter under CANRA and UC policy, and employment is contingent on compliance with applicable policies, procedures and training requirements Misconduct Disclosure Requirement: As a condition of employment, the final candidate who accepts a conditional offer of employment will be required to disclose if they have been subject to any final administrative or judicial decisions within the last seven years determining that they committed any misconduct; received notice of any allegations or are currently the subject of any administrative or disciplinary proceedings involving misconduct; have left a position after receiving notice of allegations or while under investigation in an administrative or disciplinary proceeding involving misconduct; or have filed an appeal of a finding of misconduct with a previous employer. 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