Job Information
UCLA Health Staff Physician - Venice Family Clinic - York Elementary in Los Angeles, California
Description
The Venice
Family Clinic is a community health center that provides quality health care to
people in need. Our physicians are committed to the populations we serve and to
the mission of the clinic. Under the leadership of the Chief Medical Officer,
the Venice Family Clinic physician evaluates, treats, and makes appropriate
diagnostic and specialty referrals for our patients. The physician is an
integral part of the clinic staff, providing leadership and expertise on
medical and patient care issues.
This
responsibility includes providing a positive role model, ensuring that volunteers
understand Venice Family Clinic procedures and providing continuity of care for
patients. The physician works cooperatively all Clinic departments including
nursing, pharmacy, clinic coordinators, and Mental Health staff. The position
requires flexibility in days and hours for clinical care, as some evening are
included in the weekly schedule.
Target salary
range: $250,000.00-$280,000.00 Annual
Qualifications
Required:
Possession of active California Medical License
Board Certified physician in Family Medicine, Med/Peds, or Internal Medicine.
Knowledge of medical problems of minority, medically underserved populations, and the homeless.
Ability to speak Spanish such that an interpreter is not routinely needed during medical exams preferred.
Skill in providing general adult and pediatric medical care in a high-volume clinic setting.
Able to manage a wide range of chronic illnesses especially diabetes and obesity.
Ability to teach and supervise residents and medical students.
Ability to work as a team with multi-disciplinary staff, different medical specializations, mental health providers, other staff and volunteer physicians, and mid-level practitioners.
Willingness to learn and fully utilize our Electronic Health Record to meet meaningful use requirements
Meet productivity goals as determined by the Chief Medical Officer
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