Physician (San Marcos)

Community health is about more than just vaccines and checkups. It's about giving people the resources they need to live their best lives. At Neighborhood, this is our vision: a community where everyone is healthy and happy. We're with you every step of the way, with the care you need for each of life's chapters. At Neighborhood, we are Better Together.

As a private, non-profit 501(C) (3) community health organization, we serve over 414,000 medical, dental, and behavioral health visits from more than 95,000 people annually. We do this in pursuit of our mission to improve the health and happiness of the communities we serve by providing quality care to all, regardless of situation or circumstance.

Since 1969, our employees have been making this mission a reality. Regardless of the role, our team focuses on being compassionate, having integrity, being professional, always collaborating, and consistently going above and beyond. If this sounds like an organization you would like to be a part of, we would love to meet you.

As a Neighborhood Physician you will be part of a Care Team that is focused on providing the very best in patient experience when it comes to receiving comprehensive medical care. Amazing patient experiences begin with amazing providers. Our patients know that every time they walk through our doors, they can expect quality treatment from professionals who care. Through our values of compassion, integrity, professionalism, collaboration, and going above and beyond we ensure that all patients receive the very best care and support possible. Making a difference in our community is made possible by the strong members that comprise the Care Team for each patient. Alongside our Physicians, we have nurses, medical assistants, and scribes to ensure that our patients feel connected to their experience with Neighborhood.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• As a Neighborhood Physician, you may be required at times to provide oversight and supervision to advanced practice providers, residents, rotational students, etc.
• Administer or prescribes treatments.
• Discuss potential side effects to medication or immunization with patient.
• Promote health by advising patients about diet, hygiene and methods for prevention of disease.
• Provide prenatal care to pregnant women and provides postnatal care to mother and infants, when appropriate for specialty and training.
• Perform surgical procedures and commensurate with surgical competency, when appropriate for specialty and training.
• Refer patients to medical specialist for consultant services when necessary for patient's well-being.
• Follow up with patient regarding progress in high risk or emergency cases.
• Conduct physical examinations to provide information needed for admission to school, consideration for jobs or eligibility for insurance coverage.

Clinical Administration

• Review patient file/record, including allergies, problems, medications and immunization status.
• Elicit and record information about patient's medical history.
• Examine patients for symptoms or physical information.
• Order and execute various test, analyses and diagnostic images to provide information on patient's condition.
• Analyze reports and findings of tests and examination and diagnoses condition of patient.
• Determine and prescribe medication, dosage and schedule given the patient's condition and allergies.
• Prescribe and administer vaccinations to immunize patient from communicable diseases.
• Document timely the patient's visit including medical history, physical exam, diagnoses and plan of action. Documentation should be completed on the day of the visit whenever possible, and no later than 72 hours from the date of visit.
• Keep informed of organizational activities and promote mission and goals.
• Regularly check email, mail, voice mail, and other forms of communication.
• Function at highest level according to credentials and competency.
• Positively impact patient experience by demonstrating values of Transforming Care including, but not limited to, courteous and helpful behavior and a commitment to accuracy.

Customer Relations

• Maintain professional working relationships with all levels of staff, clients, and the public.
• Be part of a team and cooperate in accomplishing department goals and objectives.

Requirements

Education: Medical Degree (MD or DO)

Licenses/Certifications:

• CA Medical license
• Board certified in a Primary Care field.
• Current CA DEA licensure is required and is to be maintained as a condition of employment
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification through an American Heart Association (AHA)-approved source is required upon hire and must be maintained as a condition of employment.
• AHA-approved courses include an in-person, hands-on skills check with a certified instructor using a manikin to demonstrate CPR and emergency response techniques.
• Online-only BLS courses without a live skills check do not meet this requirement.

Experience/Specialized Skills:

• Bilingual (English/Spanish) or (English/Arabic) capabilities strongly desired, but not required
• Ability to work effectively with patients from diverse social, cultural and economic groups

Pay range: $229,100.00 to $384,900.00 annually, depending on experience

Compensation Disclosure: The posted salary range reflects the designated pay grade for this position. While this range represents the broader classification of the role, actual compensation will be based on several factors, including but not limited to: the candidate's overall knowledge, skills, and experience, market data and industry benchmarks, internal equity within the organization, Budgetary considerations and organizational needs. As a result, placement within the range is not guaranteed, and the full pay grade range may not be utilized.