Physician - Family Practice ($25K Sign-On Bonus)

Family Practice PhysicianCommunity health is about more than just vaccines and checkups. It's about giving people the resources they need to live their best lives. At Neighborhood, this is our vision. A community where everyone is healthy and happy. We're with you every step of the way, with the care you need for each of life's chapters. At Neighborhood, we are Better Together. As a private, non-profit 501(C) (3) community health organization, we serve over 500,000 medical, dental, and behavioral health visits from more than 96k people annually. We do this in pursuit of our mission to improve the health and happiness of the communities we serve by providing quality care to all, regardless of situation or circumstance. We have been doing this since 1969 and it is our employees that make this mission a reality. Regardless of the role, our team focuses on being compassionate, having integrity, being professional, always collaborating, and consistently going above and beyond. If that sounds like an organization you want to be a part of, we would love to have you!The Family Practice Physician will work to support the mission and vision of Neighborhood Healthcare (NHC) by providing excellent patient-centered care and services within a dynamic team environment. This role will provide comprehensive medical services to adults and children. In addition, this role will educate and promote healthy choices to adult, parents, and children.Join us full-time and you may be eligible for a $25,000 sign-on bonus, subject to applicable terms and conditions. In addition, we welcome applications from all qualified candidates, including those who require H-1B visa sponsorship. For the right candidate, we are open to initiating or continuing H-1B sponsorship in accordance with U.S. Department of Labor and USCIS requirements!Responsibilities:Direct CareAdministers or prescribes treatmentsDiscusses potential side effects to medications and/or immunizations with patientsPromotes health by advising patients about diet, hygiene, and methods for disease preventionRefers patients to medical specialists for consultant services for their well-being, as neededFollows up with patients regarding progress in high risk or emergency casesConducts physical examinations to provide information needed for admission to schools, consideration for jobs, or eligibility for insurance coverageProvider and Team SupportShares accountability for overall patient health outcomes by working in coordination with care teamsOperates to instill confidence in our care and in our facilities to patients, fellow employees, and other stakeholdersAssesses training needs and promotes developmental activities of medical staffClinical AdministrationReviews patient files/records, including allergies, problems, medications, and immunization statusElicits and records information about patient medical historyExamines patients for symptoms or physical informationOrders and executes various test, analyses, and diagnostic images to provide information on patient's conditionAnalyzes reports and findings of tests, examinations, and diagnoses to understand the patient's current conditionDetermines and prescribes patient medications, dosages and schedules dependent on their conditions and allergiesPrescribes and administers vaccinations to immunize patient from communicable diseasesDocuments patient visits, including medical history, physical exam, diagnoses, and plan of actionStays informed of organizational activities and promote mission and goalsReviews and responds to all forms of communication, such as emails, postal mail, voice mailsFunctions at highest level according to credentials and competencyImpacts patient experience by demonstrating courteous and helpful behavior and a commitment to accuracyCustomer RelationsMaintains professional working relationships with all levels of staff, clients, and the publicCooperates in accomplishing department goals and objectivesEducation/Experience:Medical degree (MD or DO) from an accredited institution requiredCalifornia Medical license in good standing requiredCurrent CA DEA licensure is required and is to be maintained as a condition of employmentCurrent Basic Life Support (BLS) certification through an American Heart Association (AHA)-approved source is required upon hire and must be maintained as a condition of employment. AHA-approved courses include an in-person, hands-on skills check with a certified instructor using a mannequin to demonstrate CPR and emergency response techniques. Online-only BLS courses without a live skills check do not meet this requirement.Successful completion of an accredited residency program appropriate to the physician's designated specialtyCurrent board certification, or eligibility for certification, by an appropriate specialty board recognized within the physician's area of practice requiredAdditional Qualifications (Knowledge, Skills and Abilities):Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including superior composition, typing and proofreading skillsAbility to interpret a variety of instructions in written, oral, diagram, or schedule formKnowledgeable about and experience with medicine and patient direct careAbility to successfully manage multiple tasks simultaneouslyExcellent planning and organizational abilityAbility to work as part of a team as well as independentlyAbility to work with highly confidential information in a professional and ethical mannerPhysical Requirements:Ability to lift/carry 10 lbs/weightAbility to stand for long periods of timeCompliance (Safety & HIPPA):Follows all safety procedures as outlined in Neighborhood Healthcare's Illness and Injury Prevention Plan (IIPP) and report any injuries and/or unsafe conditions immediatelyMaintains current knowledge of policies and procedures as they relate to safe work practicesUses appropriate body mechanics to ensure an injury free environmentFamiliarity with location of nearest fire extinguisher and emergency exitsFollows all infection control procedures including blood-borne pathogen protocolsMaintains privacy of all patients, employee and volunteer information and access such information only on a need-to-know basis for business purposesComplies with all regulations regarding corporate integrity and security obligationsReports all behavior and/or activity that are unethical, fraudulent, or unlawfulPay Range: $229,100 - $384,900 annually, depending on experienceCompensation Disclosure: The posted salary range reflects the designated pay grade for this position. While this range represents the broader classification of the role, actual compensation will be based on several factors, including but not limited to: the candidate's overall knowledge, skills, and experience, market data and industry benchmarks, internal equity within the organization, Budgetary considerations and organizational needs. As a result, placement within the range is not guaranteed, and the full pay grade range may not be utilized.Equal Opportunity Employer This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.