Family Medicine Physician (Marengo)

Position Title: Physician – Family Medicine Department: Medical Reports to: Chief Medical Officer  Type: Full Time/Exempt Sign-on bonus Available Relocation assistance offered for eligible candidates residing outside of LA county   Position Summary:   The ideal Family Medicine Physician will provide comprehensive healthcare to patients of all ages, focusing on preventive care, diagnosis, and treatment of various medical conditions. This role requires a commitment to practicing medicine in a professional and ethical manner, ensuring compassionate and respectful interactions with patients.     Responsibilities: - Performs history and physical examinations on adults and children (if trained to do so). - Physical exams include pre-employment, school, sports, well child periodic screening, etc. - Gathers complete medical history and performs a physical exam on each patient. - Deliver high-quality medical care to patients, addressing a wide range of health concerns. - Conduct thorough physical examinations and develop individualized care plans. - Provides for the provision of health education and appropriately documents all health education. - Reviews referral/consultant reports and arranges appropriate follow-up. - Answers miscellaneous medical questions in the absence of the Nursing Director or Medical Director. - Assists in training of staff. - Participates in provider meetings. - Participates in chart review and quality assurance activities as detailed in the Quality Assurance policies and procedures. - Supervises physician assistants, nurse practitioners, resident physicians and students. - Provides back up for nursing director and associate medical director as follows: - Responds to calls from pharmacies regarding prescriptions and refills. - Responds to calls from other physicians. - Responds to calls from patients requiring medical advice when the Registered Nurse is not available. - Triages walk-in patients when the R.N. is not available at the request for front or back office staff. - Supports front office staff in managing patient scheduling when a provider appointment is canceled, including reviewing medical records and determining the appropriate timeframe and location for rescheduling.   Qualifications/Requirements: - Current Medical License from the Medical Board of California. - A Medical Doctor degree from an accredited U.S. Medical school. - Drug Enforcement Administration Registration Certification with current DEA registration Number. - Board Certification or evident for being Board Eligible in a primary care specialty. (Highly Preferred) - Knowledge of practice of medicine according to the standard of care in our community. - Skill in written and verbal communication. - Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees, other agencies. - Ability to manage and lead clinic operations. - Selected applicants are subject to, and must pass, a full background check.