Family Medicine Physician (Van Nuys)

Reports to: Chief Medical Officer

Type: Full Time/Exempt

Sign-on bonus is available

Relocation assistance offered for eligible candidates residing outside of LA county or San Fernando Valley areas

Position Summary : The ideal Family Medicine Physician will provide comprehensive healthcare to patients of all ages, focusing on preventive care, diagnosis, and treatment of various medical conditions. This role requires a commitment to practicing medicine in a professional and ethical manner, ensuring compassionate and respectful interactions with patients.

Responsibilities

• Performs history and physical examinations on adults and children (if trained to do so).
• Physical exams include pre-employment, school, sports, well child periodic screening, etc.
• Gathers complete medical history and performs a physical exam on each patient.
• Deliver high-quality medical care to patients, addressing a wide range of health concerns.
• Conduct thorough physical examinations and develop individualized care plans.
• Provides for the provision of health education and appropriately documents all health education.
• Reviews referral/consultant reports and arranges appropriate follow-up.
• Answers miscellaneous medical questions in the absence of the Nursing Director or Medical Director.
• Assists in training of staff.
• Participates in provider meetings.
• Participates in chart review and quality assurance activities as detailed in the Quality Assurance policies and procedures.
• Supervises physician assistants, nurse practitioners, resident physicians and students.
• Provides back up for nursing director and associate medical director as follows:
• Responds to calls from pharmacies regarding prescriptions and refills.
• Responds to calls from other physicians.
• Responds to calls from patients requiring medical advice when the Registered Nurse is not available.
• Triages walk-in patients when the R.N. is not available at the request for front or back office staff.
• Supports front office staff in managing patient scheduling when a provider appointment is canceled, including reviewing medical records and determining the appropriate timeframe and location for rescheduling.

Qualifications/Requirements

• Current Medical License from the Medical Board of California.
• A Medical Doctor degree from an accredited U.S. Medical school.
• Drug Enforcement Administration Registration Certification with current DEA registration Number.
• Board Certification or evident for being Board Eligible in a primary care specialty. (Highly Preferred)
• Knowledge of practice of medicine according to the standard of care in our community.
• Skill in written and verbal communication.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees, other agencies.
• Ability to manage and lead clinic operations.
• Selected applicants are subject to, and must pass, a full background check.