Associate Chief Medical Officer (ACMO) - Pediatrics - 24+ Hours per Week

Company: Salud Para La Gente
Location: Watsonville
Posted on: September 12, 2020

Job Description:

Associate Chief Medical Officer (ACMO) - Pediatrics - 24+ Hours per Week  Description Salud Para La Gente (SALUD) provides high quality, comprehensive and cost-effective full scope primary care services to underserved, low-income communities in the Monterey Bay area, including Santa Cruz and Monterey Counties. SALUD began in Watsonville in 1978 as a storefront free clinic, and with a growing need for health services, in 1992 it became a Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC). Today SALUD is a primary health care network with 11 clinic sites and over 400 employees. We provide high quality services to patients of all ages. We offer a competitive salary and benefits package and a collaborative culture that values excellence, achievement, innovation and compassion.

DESCRIPTION : Under the supervision of the Director of Pediatrics and in close working relationship with the Clinic Manager, performs the duties of a pediatrician and administrative duties as needed.

This position supports the organization's mission, vision, and values through excellence and competence, collaboration, innovation, respect, commitment to our community, accountability and ownership.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

DIRECT PATIENT CARE

Develop a panel of patients to provide comprehensive health care in an attentive and conscientious manner

Perform direct patient care, including history taking, physical examination, lab and radiology ordering and interpretation, prescription of medications, immunizations and lifestyle modifications using established medical guidelines

Perform procedures per documented training and clinical privileges

Collaborate with supporting services at Salud to provide holistic care to patients, including but not limited to Community Health Services, Family Practice, OB, Behavioral Health, Dental, etc.

Refer secondary conditions to specialists when appropriate

Institute emergency measures in life-threatening situations

Record all medical encounters in a timely and complete manner in the electronic health record

Work with scheduling and management staff to ensure provider productivity standards

PROFESSIONAL CONDUCT

Adhere to clinic communication guidelines and expectations with internal and external customers including co-workers, patients, and external partners.

Communicate respectfully and effectively with people of different racial, ethnic, and cultural backgrounds and lifestyles

Demonstrate professional and productive collaboration with healthcare team

May assist with recruitment of physicians/advanced practice clinicians

May form liaisons with appropriate professional societies, educational institutions and community organizations to enhance clinic ability to deliver medical care to target population.

Adhere to departmental policies, procedures and objectives, ongoing quality improvement efforts and safety, environmental and infection control standards

Maintain patient confidentiality and comply with all federal and state patient confidentiality laws

MANAGEMENT/SUPERVISION

Support advanced practice clinicians as clinical supervisor

Work with the Clinic Manager, nurses and MA Team Leader to ensure optimal patient flow

May be asked to supervise students or residents

MEDICAL QUALITY ASSURANCE

Responsible for efficient and cost-effective delivery of quality medical services to all patients

Work with Director of Pediatrics to provide input on quality programs in the department

Attend and participate in all agency staff meetings, medical management meetings and quality assurance meetings

Work with Director of Pediatrics and other staff to ensure that quality or other outcomes related to funding sources are achieved

May provide in service training to staff

Participate in Peer Review and Quality Improvement committees as per request by Chief Medical Officer (CMO)

Assist CMO and Director of Pediatrics in other medical/leadership duties as assigned

Position Requirements MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Valid CA Driver’s license, CA Physician's License and DEA license

Current CPR certification

Board Certified or Board Eligible in Pediatrics, preferred.

Fluent Spanish/English.

Ability to obtain/maintain hospital admitting privileges at local hospital.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

Standing, walking, sitting, typing, reaching, bending, moving and/or lifting up to 50 pounds

SALARY & BENEFITS:

Competitive Salary and Full Benefits Package: Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life insurances, 401(k) with match, 457b, Voluntary Life Insurance, Voluntary Long Term Disability, FSA for dependent care, PTO, Holiday Pay and Continuing Education allowance.

APPLICATION PROCESS:

Please complete your application on-line through the following link: https://www.appone.com/MainInfoReq.asp?R_ID=2619405

Full-Time/Part-Time Full-Time and/or Part-Time

Shift Days

Position Associate Chief Medical Officer (ACMO) - Pediatrician

Close Date 9/30/2020

Post Internal Days 8

Number of Openings 1

Number Filled 0

Exempt/Non-Exempt Exempt

Req Number PHY-19-00004

Open Date 6/23/2020

About the Organization Salud Para La Gente (SALUD) provides high quality, comprehensive and cost-effective healthcare to underserved low-income communities in the Monterey Bay area, primarily in Santa Cruz County and North Monterey County. We began in Watsonville, CA, in 1978 as a storefront "free clinic", and became a Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC) in 1992. Today we are a primary health care network with 12 clinic sites and continue to provide high quality services to patients of all ages.

SALUD offers a collaborative culture that values excellence, achievement, innovation, teamwork and compassion while ensuring respect, dignity and fairness for our patients.

EOE Statement We are an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.

This position is currently accepting applications.

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