At DAP Health we are committed to transforming lives and advancing health equity for all. As a leading nonprofit health care provider we deliver compassionate high-quality care to the diverse communities of the Coachella Valley and San Diego County. Our comprehensive services range from primary care to mental health wellness programs and beyond with a focus on those who are most vulnerable. Joining our team means becoming part of a passionate innovative organization dedicated to making a meaningful impact in the lives of those we serve. If youre looking for a dynamic and purpose-driven environment we invite you to explore the opportunity to contribute to our mission.

Job Summary:

Under the direction of the CMO delivers primary care and supervises mid-levels and clinical support staff. Provides continuing comprehensive health maintenance and medical care to entire families regardless of sex age or type of problem. Practices medicine; diagnoses and treats illness and injury; performs minor surgery and completes physical examinations; counsels and instructs patients; provides professional supervision of mid-level providers; instructs and educates trainees and/or staff; assists in public relations efforts. Delivers care appropriate for an out-patient primary care community health center with a multicultural multilingual patient population and within the scope of their specialty and training.

Supervisory Responsibilities:N/A

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

Administrative Functions:

• Provides in-service staff training in selected topics as deemed necessary by the CMO.
• Prepares and reviews medical histories and obtains data through interviews.
• Maintains detailed legible and confidential medical records after each patient visit in accordance with established protocols.
• Codes encounter forms according to time of the visit procedures performed and pertinent ICD-9 codes.
• Assists in internal quality control audits.
• Participates in peer review.
• Provides supervision in case assignment to mid-level providers including sign off on charts.
• Supervises medical assistants and lab personnel in area of specific support services for patient care delivery.
• Attends internal and external meetings workshops and conferences and participates on task forces or committees as necessary.
• Performs all duties and services in full compliance with standards of care as well as all policies and procedures.
• Participates in Quality Improvement (QI) Initiatives.
• Complies with the organizations Attendance & Punctuality Policy.
• Other duties or responsibilities as assigned by the CMO.

Clinical Functions:

• Provides quality care to patients within the scope of practice outlined by state or federal law and understands the organizations commitment to provide high quality patient care.

• Must be capable of meeting 80% or more of the established productivity standards.
• Participates in after hour calls as scheduled.
• Maintains a program of comprehensive health for the family unit to include preventive medicine behavioral sciences and community health.
• Examines patients formulates differential diagnostic plans defines and orders required diagnostic testing.
• Interprets examination findings and test resultsand implements treatment plans.
• Determines need for consultation and assists in medical care and treatment provided at the direction of other specialists.
• Follows established guidelines when referring patients out for needed specialty or diagnostic care.
• Instructs patients in their proper care and treatment alternatives and instructs/supervises medical support staff as needed.
• DAP Health providers are not to leave the clinic site with patients left unseen or untreated unless other treatment/care plans have been established.
• Meets the organizations Clinical Performance Measures (UDS and HEDIS measures).
• Contributes to DAPs Patient Centered Medical Home (PCMH) program a model of primary care delivery designed to strengthen the patient/clinician relationship focus on the person and patient self-management and engagement by providing comprehensive and coordinated care in a culturally and linguistically sensitive manner.

Sign-on Bonus:

We are pleased to offer a sign-on bonus of $30000 for this position. Half of the amount will be paid with your first paycheck and half of the amount will be paid after 6 months of employment.

Qualifications:

Minimum Qualifications (Education and Experience):

• Demonstrated ability to practice medicine and surgery by evidence of graduation from a class an accredited School of Medicine with the degree of M.D. or D.O.
• Demonstrated ability to practice medicine and surgery in the State of California by evidence of a current valid license.
• Demonstrated ability to prescribe controlled substances by evidence of a current valid Federal Controlled Substances Registration Certificate.
• Demonstrated knowledge of gynecologic preventive care: Pap smears BSE contraception STD prevention and treatment and ability to perform pelvic examinations and participate in the management of family planning.
• Demonstrated ability to practice emergency medicine; to perform minor surgery and wound care; to record in a neat orderly and logical manner history examination treatment plan and other information relative to patient care; and to supervise and provide consultation to Nurse Practitioners Nurses and other health care providers.

Special Conditions of Employment:

• Current State of California M.D. or D.O.
• Board Certified in a Primary Care discipline.
• Valid Federal Controlled Substance Registration Certificate.
• Valid BLScertification with the American Red Cross or American Heart Association

Knowledge Skills and Abilities:

• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Effective interpersonal skills.
• Bilingual in Spanish/English (preferable).

Quality Management:

• Contributes to the success of the organization by participating in quality improvement activities.
• Complies with all DAP Health policies and procedures and proactively participates in the implementation of new initiatives.

Safety:

• Ensures compliance with policies and procedures related to safe work practices.
• Uses all appropriate equipment and/or tools to ensure workplace safety.
• Immediately reports unsafe working conditions.

Privacy/Compliance:

• Maintains privacy and security of all patients employees and volunteer information and access to such information. Such information is accessed on a need-to-know basis for business purposes only.
• Complies with all regulations regarding corporate integrity and security obligations. Reports unethical fraudulent or unlawful behavior or activity.
• Upholds strict ethical standards.

Flexibility:Available for all shifts and when required able to work evenings and weekends