PRIMARY CARE PHYSICIAN WALK-IN CLINIC

Job Details: Job Location: Seneca Healthcare District - Chester, CA, Education Level: Not Specified, Salary Range: $130.00 - $140.00Hourly, Job Shift: Day Shift, Full Time or Part Time Opportunity as an Independent Contractor

Summary

Our Primary Care Physicians are licensed and credentialed physicians, practicing in the specialty of Family Medicine or Emergency Medicine, providing comprehensive, patient-centered medical care in a rural healthcare setting. As a Critical Access Hospital serving the Lake Almanor region and surrounding communities, Seneca Healthcare District is committed to improving access to high-quality healthcare for rural and underserved populations. This position plays a vital role in expanding access to primary and walk-in care services, supporting continuity of care, and strengthening the rural healthcare workforce.

This position will work at the Primary Care Walk-In Clinic and fill in as needed for the Primary Care Clinics.  They provide primary care services for adults and children, including diagnosis and treatment of a wide range of injuries and illnesses.  They examine patients, take medical histories, prescribe medications, counsel patients, order and/or perform diagnostic tests and perform procedures within their scope of practice and as defined by the District’s Medical Staff and physician’s clinical privileges approved by the Board of Directors. 

Essential Functions 

Systematically assesses patients’ health status, arrives at appropriate diagnosis(es), and implements care plan for effective clinical outcomes:

Provides primary care medical services for walk-in patients, including evaluation and treatment of injuries and illnesses, and referrals to appropriate specialties or facilities.
Orders, performs, interprets and analyzes diagnostic tests as appropriate
Prescribes medication, therapy and other specialized medical care as appropriate
Performs appropriate medical procedures within physician’s scope of the practice as defined by the Hospital’s credentialing and privileging processes
Considers thorough range of treatment/preventive options and arrives at a recommended course of action that is age appropriate, culturally appropriate, realistic, and attainable
Appropriately manages patient care and health status following initiation of treatment/preventive plan, and monitors and adjusts as warranted
Communicates effectively with patients and family so that they understand their diagnosis, treatment plans, and need for follow-up care
Educates and encourages patients to become active participants in their own healthcare-related behavior and provides patient education materials for use in encouraging wellness
Documents within the electronic medical record system, according to established guidelines to facilitate ongoing quality of care in a timely manner
Delegates direct and indirect patient care activities to appropriate personnel
Responds appropriately to emergent situations
Takes actions to ensure continuity of care for patients

Contributes to effective and efficient practice management policies and practices that support patient access and quality of medical care:

Actively participates in clinical quality improvement initiatives
Meets the agreed number of patient contact hours for the agreed full time equivalent (FTE) status, pursuant to hospital policy
Collaborates in establishing and achieving personal goals for numbers of visits and relative value units
Supports appropriate billing for professional services through timely documentation and maintaining adequate knowledge of the District’s billing policies and procedures
Adheres to all relevant policies, procedures, and practice guidelines
Cooperates with the preparation for regulatory surveys
Responds to telephone calls in a timely fashion
Reviews and follows up on complaints and concerns about medical care
Maintains and improves skill level through participation in continuing medical education

Manages patient care through appropriate use of available resources:

Appropriately prescribes and orders ancillary services
Utilizes referral network appropriately
Manages chronic health/disease conditions

Provides medical leadership for the District:

Serves as a medical director in one or more of the following areas: swing bed and/or long-term care program, infection prevention program, and/or quality improvement program. 
Serves as a resource to colleagues and support staff, enhancing quality of care
Assists as requested in the training, orientation, and evaluation of clinical support staff
Regularly attends and actively participates in clinic staff meetings or physician/staff meetings
Participates in planning for the clinic and hospital, providing input to the annual operating and capital budgets and the long-range strategic plan
Participates in appropriate Medical Staff structure
Participates in community education and other professional activities to promote practice growth and community wellness as requested

Meets additional expectations of all Seneca Healthcare District employees:

Demonstrates Core Values in performance and behavior.
Complies with District policies and procedures.
Performs other duties as may be assigned.

Supervisory Responsibilities

Carries out supervisory responsibility in accordance with the District’s policies and applicable laws.
Responsibilities may include participation in management’s process for selecting and training clinical employees, as requested; delegation of direct and indirect patient care activities to appropriate personnel; addressing complaints and resolving problems.

Physical Requirements, Safety, and Environmental Conditions   

Follows safe work practices, takes an active interest in preventing injury or illness and promoting a safe and healthful environment for self and others, and complies with Hospital and governmental safety regulations.
Must function independently, have personal integrity, have flexibility and the ability to work effectively with other personnel, clients, and support agencies
Sits, stands, bends, lifts, walks, and moves intermittently during working hours and ability to lift up to 20 lbs.

Compliance

Assumes personal responsibility to comply with all Federal, State and local laws governing business conduct, conducts business in an ethical and trustworthy manner, and displays the qualities and characteristics of a professional at all times when dealing with patients, visitors, physicians, volunteers, and fellow employees.
Exemplifies the Seneca Core Values in all aspects of work responsibilities and demonstrates these values to fellow employees and supervisors.

Quality of Work

Assumes responsibility for professional customer service when working with the public, physicians, and other departments.  
Strives for excellence in following policies and procedures. 
Utilizes positive communication skills when interacting with people who work for, are serviced by, or associated with the hospital, to ensure that persons receive the highest degree of attention and courtesy.
Maintains confidentiality of information received in the department and throughout the hospital by complying with strict confidentiality regulations per HIPAA requirements.
Promotes professional growth of self and co-workers by participating in on-the-job training, continuing education and assisting with training of new employees.

Why Seneca Healthcare District?

Seneca employees are united in our quest to improve the health and well-being of our patients, and we empower each of our team members to fulfill this mission and reach their full potential regardless of job title or experience level.

To this end, we offer:

Leading benefits package for full-time and part-time employees, inclusive of health, prescription drug, dental, vision and life insurance coverage.
Sponsored 403(b) plan, with up to 3% matching contribution, and eligibility to participate in the District-funded pension program following one year of service.
Accrued Paid Time Off (PTO) and Extended Sick Leave (ESL).
A "One Team" culture of deep respect and admiration across all teams and functions, regardless of role or background.

Qualifications: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.  The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education and Experience

M.D. or D.O. degree and successful completion of medical residency in Family Medicine or Emergency Medicine

Licenses and Certifications Required:

Current license to practice in California
A current Federal Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) registration (approved for all drug schedules)
Board certified or board eligible in Family Medicine or Emergency Medicine. If not board certified, must become board certified within five (5) years of residency or fellowship training. Must maintain board certification and satisfy specialty / subspecialty recertification requirements, as applicable
Basic Life Support for Healthcare Providers (BLS)

Other Experience/Qualifications

Membership on the District’s medical staff and appropriate clinical privileges at Hospital in Family Medicine, or Emergency Medicine
Able to obtain and maintain professional liability insurance
Eligible for participation in the Medicare and Medi-Cal programs and for credentialing by contracted health plans, as applicable
Ability to utilize an electronic medical records system to review patient health history and test results, document clinical activities and findings and place orders
Working knowledge of industry standards for medical coding (ICD-10 and CPT-4) and documentation practices