Staff Physician

Description Venice Family Clinic is a leader in providing comprehensive, high-quality health care to people in need. The organization has more than 500 staff who serve 45,000 people with compassion, dignity, and respect across an area from the Santa Monica Mountains through the South Bay. We have a network of clinics, Early Head Start centers, and mobile clinics, plus an expansive street medicine program to reach people experiencing homelessness. Read more about us at venicefamilyclinic.org. Under the leadership of the Chief Medical Officer, the Venice Family Clinic physician evaluates, treats, and makes appropriate diagnostic and specialty referrals for our patients. The physician is an integral part of the clinic staff, providing leadership and expertise on medical and patient care issues. Because the Venice Family Clinic has a large volunteer program, the staff physician has a unique role in orienting and providing technical support to the volunteer medical providers. This responsibility includes providing a positive role model, ensuring that volunteers understand Venice Family Clinic procedures and providing continuity of care for patients. The physician works cooperatively with all Clinic departments including nursing, pharmacy, clinic coordinators, and Mental Health staff. The position requires flexibility in days and hours for clinical care, as some evenings are included in the weekly schedule. Salary range: $235,000.00 - $250,000.00 per year. Qualifications Possession of an active California Medical License, required. Board Certified physician in Family Medicine, Med/Peds, or Internal Medicine, required. Knowledge of medical problems of minorities, medically underserved populations, and the homeless, preferred. Ability to speak Spanish such that an interpreter is not routinely needed during medical exams, preferred. Skill in providing general adult and pediatric medical care in a high-volume clinic setting, required. Able to manage a wide range of chronic illnesses, especially diabetes and obesity. Ability to teach and supervise residents and medical students. Willingness to learn and fully utilize our Electronic Health Record to meet meaningful use requirements. Meet productivity goals as determined by the Chief Medical Officer. Address primary dermatology diseases. Manage dermatology issues through evaluation with different diagnostic modalities. #J-18808-Ljbffr