Staff Physician - Los Angeles, United States - Watts Healthcare

Description

Job description

With over 50 years of service, our goal is to improve the health of the community we serve by creating easier access to quality clinical, preventative, and specialty healthcare services.

Watts Healthcare Corporation is deemed by the Bureau of Primary Health Care of the U.S.

Department of Health and Human Services to be a federal employee for purposes of medical malpractice claims and, as such, qualified for protection under the Federal Tort Claims Act.

We are currently seeking

Staff Physicians ' for:

Adult Medicine, Women's Health-OB/GYN, and Pediatrics to join our team You will focus on providing high quality patient care as part of a healthcare team in a community clinic environment.

Our mission is to provide superior care medical service, while forging a life-long bond with our members along with our vision of becoming a leading provider in primary care by improving the health, wellness, and quality of life of the communities we serve, while reducing health care costs.

RESPONSIBILITIES:
Adheres to policy, procedures, and contractual agreement of the Watts Health Center and Watts Health Foundation, Inc.

Acts as the official medical representative for Foundation with other contracted facilities to ensure adherence to prescribed medical practice and procedures.

Reviews and acts upon diagnostic test results as appropriate; ensures patients are aware of test results; documents acknowledgement of results and actions taken in patients' record.

Adheres to template structure and maximizes the use of available visits to address clinic and patient needs.
Communicates patient care priorities, especially follow-up plans that involve non-providers (e.g., high-risk patients that need Care Manager follow-up).
Fosters a collaborative culture and effective teamwork.
Supports the development and implementation of new clinical initiatives.


REQUIREMENTS:
3 years' experience in one or more of the following: medical practice, teaching or investigative medicine.
Minimum of one (1) year administrative and supervisory experience required.
Working knowledge of direct patient care methods and practices in a community clinic setting.
Experience in managed care or value-based care preferred.


EDUCATION:
MD or DO degree, with current licensure in the State of California


LICENSE/CERTIFICATION:
California State Physician and Surgeon's License and certification in a medical specialty.
Board certification or eligible preferred.


COVID-19 CONSIDERATIONS:
All patients are subjected to COVID screening and are required to wear a mask when not receiving treatment. All staff members must be fully vaccinated.

Job Types:
Full-time and per diem

Salary:
$214, $239,000.00 per year


Benefits:
401(k)
Dental insurance
Employee assistance program
Flexible spending account
Health insurance
Life insurance
Paid time off
Retirement plan
Tuition reimbursement
Vision insurance


Primary care specialties:
Internal Medicine/Primary Care
Women's Health - OB/GYN
Pediatrics


Schedule:
Monday to Friday


License/Certification:
BC/BE (Required)
Medical License (Required)


Willingness to travel:
25% (Preferred)

Work Location:
In person

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