Ambulatory Primary Care Physician Leader - RUHS Community Health Centers

ABOUT THE POSITION

Riverside University Health System seeks physician candidates for the Community Health Centers located in the western and central regions of Riverside County. Current and future opportunities are located in Jurupa Valley, Mead Valley, Moreno Valley, Perris and the Mobile Health Unit. If you are board-eligible or certified in Family Medicine or Internal Medicine and passionate about providing exceptional, state-of-the-art primary care to some of the most vulnerable and diverse patient populations in our region, we would like to meet with you! Ambulatory Care Physician Leader benefits include competitive salary currently up to $360K, annual leave accrual and 11 paid county holidays, comprehensive health, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance, CALPERS pension plan, malpractice insurance coverage. The RUHS Community Health Centers are federally qualified health centers (FQHCs) located throughout Riverside County. Providers employed with the clinics may be eligible for numerous federal, state, and local student loan repayment programs. RUHS is a large, county health system, comprised of the Medical Center, main campus specialty clinics, the Community Health Centers, and the departments of Behavioral and Public Health. The collegial relationships within the health system allow numerous opportunities for physicians interested in serving, training, teaching, and learning. Precepting opportunities are available within most clinics. Visit the RUHS channel on YouTube for more information. Riverside County is located in Inland Southern California, approximately an hour from Los Angeles and 2 hours from San Diego. Whether it is a stroll through historic downtown Riverside, an afternoon in Temecula's wine country, or a round of golf on a world-class course in Palm Springs, Riverside County has something for everyone. Riverside County offers more affordable housing, a thriving, diverse, and progressive community, excellent higher education, and the hidden gem of the Joshua Tree National Park! Things to do include close proximity to Big Bear Lake and Idyllwild for winter activities, amazing hiking trails throughout Riverside County, historic Mission Inn Hotel located in Downtown Riverside, close proximity to Joshua Tree National Park, and beach cities are less than 1 hour away.

EXAMPLES OF ESSENTIAL DUTIES

Conduct medical examinations for patients; diagnose medical conditions; screen for and provide resources as needed for social determinates of health; order diagnostic testing; prescribe and administer treatment and/or medication.

Assist in directing and supervising the work of residents, interns and medical students in an assigned field.

Act as a resource to Nurse Practitioners and Physician Assistants in the group.

Demonstrate professionalism in all actions, including interpersonal skills, as well as compliance with RUHS policies and organizational objectives, including organizational mission and values.

Maintain documentation of care to substantiate coding, in accordance with standards required by Joint Commission, Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA), state, and federal guidelines; maintain appropriate records and complete medical documentation, including review of labs and diagnostic testing within the RUHS policy guidelines.

Consult with members of other agencies concerning problems related to the operation of public health programs.

Act as the primary consultant to staff regarding the medical aspects of the public health programs; review public health programs to ensure compliance with state policies and regulations.

Instruct Registered Nurses and other medical staff in the care and treatment of patients; determine necessity for referral and refer persons requiring special diagnostic procedures or treatment to appropriate sources.

Participate in clinical quality programs, including responsibility for own quality metrics and compliance with RUHS policy and state and federal requirements; address patient quality metrics at each clinical encounter.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Experience: Successful completion of a residency training program accredited by the Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education (ACGME) OR by the American Osteopathic Association (AOA). License/Certificate: Possession of a current valid Physician's and Surgeon's Certificate issued by the State of California without restrictions. Possession of a current valid Drug Enforcement Agency registration. Board eligible/Board certified. Possession of a valid California Driver's License may be required. Knowledge of: The principles and practices of modern medicine; current techniques, procedures and equipment applicable to primary care or the specialized medical field; principles of effective supervision. Ability to: Plan, organize, direct, and coordinate specialized medical services; perform specialized medical services; supervise and instruct professional and technical personnel; develop and present educational programs for medical students, interns, resident physicians, and ancillary medical staff; maintain records and prepare comprehensive reports; work effectively with staff, patients and others.

SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION

For additional information regarding this recruitment, please contact the recruiter Angela Levinson at View phone number on click.appcast.io or View email address on click.appcast.io.