Medical Doctor or Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine, Shingletown, CA

Medical Doctor or Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine

Provide primary care services in a Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC) located in California’s beautiful western sierras. Shingletown is a small town located along California State Route 44 in the hills just below Mount Lassen. For additional information about Shingletown Medical Center check us out at www.shingletownmedcenter.org. Work as an integral part of our provider staff by participating in our medical/behavioral health team, QA/QI and specialty staff teams. Will also perform supervision of PA/NP staff and medical trainees.

You will provide and manage direct patient care of all ages. Shingletown Medical Center (SMC) is open Monday – Friday days. Our experienced support team will assist you in assuring the adequacy and appropriateness of medical care provided to patients.

Required Qualifications (Knowledge, Skills, Abilities, Education, Training, and Licensure):

• Currently licensed to practice medicine in the State of California.
• Current Board Certification in Primary Care, Family Practice or Internal Medicine or be board eligible.
• Current Drug Enforcement Administration Registration.
• Current BCLS, ACLS and PALS certifications.
• Complete patient charting and billing within 48 hours of patient visit.
• Able to communicate effectively in English, both verbally and in writing.
• Excellent interpersonal skills.
• Basic computer knowledge with electronic health records experience preferred.

Benefits:

Successful candidates will receive regionally competitive salary, health benefits and voluntary retirement plan. Paid bereavement and jury duty leave.

• Salary ranging from $235,000 - $250,000
• Paid holidays
• Paid sick and vacation time
• Student Loan Repayment Program available
• Signing bonus
• CME reimbursement
• Company provided malpractice insurance for all providers
• No after hour or weekend call required

Physical Demands and Work Environment:

The work environment is characteristic of a rural healthcare facility environment. SMC does provide video visits and home visits as required by our patient population.

The employee may be in contact with individuals and families in crisis who may be ill, using substances and/or not attentive to personal health. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the position without compromising patient care.

Summary Shingletown Medical Center is a place you can grow and get to know your patients. No big city anonymity. We undertake tasks aiming for disease prevention and promotion of healthy habits. We are looking for a compassionate individual that wants to grow a personalized primary care panel of patients.

Responsibilities

You will work closely with and supervise PA/NP staff in order to:

• Conduct routine examinations of patients to assess their health condition and discover possible medical issues
• Give appropriate advice for healthy habits (diet, hygiene etc.) and preventative actions to promote overall health
• Order and interpret lab tests to obtain additional information on the health of patients.
• Prescribe medications/medical equipment and provide comprehensive instructions to patients
• Collaborate with clinical and non-clinical staff to form a high performing team
• Examine and provide treatments for injuries and refer patients to specialty physicians when needed. SMC has a robust Telemedicine program of specialty providers.
• Keep detailed and up to date records with the assistance of our nursing/MA team.
• Cultivate a climate of trust and compassion for patients
• Remain up-to-date with developments and best practices in medicine by attending current training

Skills

• Proven experience as a physician
• Strong understanding of examination methodologies and diagnostics
• Excellent knowledge of infectious diseases, their symptoms and epidemiology
• Broad knowledge of common medication, side effects and contraindications
• In-depth knowledge of legal medical guidelines and medicine best practices
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Respect for patient’s confidentiality
• Compassionate and approachable
• Physician degree, MD or DO and valid license to practice in the state of California

We look forward to welcoming you to our team to provide a warm community medical practice.

Please contact Denise Highfill, Chief Operations Officer at dhighfill@shingletownmedcenter.org for further information on this position.