Float Physician (IM or FM) (All Locations) at San Ysidro Health

San Diego, California, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

14 Mar, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

14 Dec, 25

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Acute Care, Chronic Disease Management, Preventive Care, Curative Care, Rehabilitative Care, Case Management, Interdisciplinary Team Care, Patient-Centered Care, Documentation, Quality Improvement, Communication, Supervision, Consultative Services, Geriatrics, Health Services Delivery, Education

Industry

Hospitals and Health Care

Description

Position Summary: Manages and provides acute, chronic, preventive, curative and rehabilitative medical care to patients and determines appropriate regimen in specialized areas such as family practice, internal medicine and geriatrics with experience in transitions of care, chronic disease, advanced goals of care discussion and palliative management. Essential Functions of the Job: Assists in developing and implementing procedures and protocols to facilitate the delivery of comprehensive health services and quality assurance. Evaluates and manages acute medical problems and chronic diseases. Provides inpatient skilled nursing coverage and call coverage as assigned by Medical Director. Screens and monitors the management of chronic conditions, symptomatic and well patients. Provides case management of clinic patients admitted to hospitals and arranges referrals to medical specialties. Coordinates the preparation of reports and written documentation including medical records, as required by the department clinic, state and federal agencies. Supervises Nurses and assistants in examining room and may serve as preceptor for team members developing in expanded medical roles (Physician Assistant and Nurse Practitioner). May provide consultative services for complex diagnostic or therapeutic problems as requested by other staff physicians. Experience with interdisciplinary team care planning. Provides detailed documentation in a timely manner for every patient encounter. Maintains and updates established departmental policies and procedures as needed, objectives, quality assurance program, safety, environmental and infection control standards. Enhances professional growth and development through participation in educational programs, in-service meetings and workshops. Remains current in literature pertaining to primary specialty with focus on geriatrics. Attends meetings as required and participates in committees as directed. Performs other duties as assigned. Additional Duties and Responsibilities: Supports the implementation of the six standards of the patient-centered medical home model of care to promote: Patient-Centered Access for both routine and urgent needs of patients/families/caregivers at all times. Team-Based Care by providing continuity of care using culturally and linguistically appropriate, team based approaches Population Health Management by supporting evidence based decisions and proactive care reminders based on complete patient information, health assessment and clinical data. Care Management and Support through systematically identifying individual patients and their action plans, and manages and coordinates care based on need. Care Coordination and Care Transitions across specialty care, facility-based care and community organizations. Performance Measurement and Quality Improvement by using data to identify opportunities for improvement and acts to improve clinical quality, efficiency and patient experience. Maintains and adheres to established departmental policies and procedures as needed, objectives, quality assurance program, safety, environmental and infection control standards Enhances professional growth and development through participation in educational programs, in-service meetings and workshops. Remains current in literature pertaining to primary specialty. Attends meetings as required and participates in committees as directed. Performs other duties as assigned. Job Requirements Experience Required: Completion of clinical training. Skills Required to Perform the Job: Good oral and written communication. Education Required: Graduate from accredited school of Medicine. Certifications Required: Current CA MD/DO and DEA license. CPR certification. Board certified or eligible in primary care specialty. Verbal and Written Skills Required to Perform the Job: Good oral and written communication. Technical Knowledge and Skills Required to Perform the Job: Preferred skills include skin biopsy, excision of skin lesions, suturing, casting, and sigmoidoscopy phlebotomy. Must obtain staff privileges at local hospitals and nursing homes. Working Conditions and Physical Requirements: Prolonged periods of standing and walking. Frequent sitting. Must be able to work in an outpatient clinic setting with moderate noise levels and controlled office temperatures. Universal Requirements: Pre employment requirements include I-9, physical, positive background and reference check results, complete application, new hire orientation, pre employment PPDs. Compliance with all mandated vaccinations and all boosters is a term and condition of employment. About Us San Ysidro Health is a Federally Qualified Health Care organization committed to providing high quality, compassionate, accessible and affordable healthcare services for the entire family. The organization was founded by seven women in search of medical services for their families and community. Almost 50 years later, San Ysidro Health now provides innovative care to over 108,000 patients through a vast and integrated network of 47 program sites across the county. San Ysidro Health could not serve our patients without the dedication of our passionate and hardworking employees. Apply today and become a part of our mission-driven team! San Ysidro Health has a long-standing commitment to equal employment opportunity for all applicants for employment. Employment decisions including, but not limited to, those such as employee selection, performance evaluation, administration of benefits, working conditions, employee programs, transfers, position changes, training, disciplinary action, compensation, and separations are made without regard to race, color, religion (including religious dress and grooming), creed, national origin, nationality, citizenship status, domestic partnership status, ancestry, gender, affectional or sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, civil union status, family status, age, mental or physical disability (including AIDS or HIV-related status), atypical heredity cellular or blood trait of an individual, genetic information or refusal to submit to a genetic test or make available the results of a genetic test, military status, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws.

Responsibilities

The Float Physician manages and provides comprehensive medical care to patients, including acute and chronic conditions, while also supervising nursing staff. They are responsible for case management, documentation, and maintaining quality assurance standards.