Job Title:	STAFF PHYSICIAN - FAMILY PRACTICE (OPEN)
Salary:	$81.00 Hourly $6,480.00 Biweekly $14,040.00 Monthly $168,480.00 Annually
Job Type:	Extra Help
Location:	San Mateo County, California

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We are excited about our employees and the commitment they demonstrate each day as we serve our community. We are looking for people who share that same commitment of service. Are you that person? Our commitment is to provide quality care with a compassionate touch and we strive to help you maintain a balance between work and family. San mateo Medical Center, a 234-bed acute care facility, has been providing healthcare to our community and surrounding service area since 1930. Our clinic's serves the multicultural, under-served populations. On-site services include: adult and pediatric primary care, limited urgent care, family planning and women’s health services, dental services, laboratory services and limited x-ray capability. Clinic flow has recently been re-engineered to decrease patient wait time within the clinic. Patients now spend 30% less time in the clinic waiting to see their medical provider. Both staff and patient satisfaction have dramatically increased. Come join our team and provide care to an under-served population in an exciting, innovative and satisfying new way. Long-term opportunities for professional project development and administrative involvement are possible.
Examples Of Duties:
Duties may include: Conduct medical and/or physical examinations and make diagnoses Prescribe appropriate treatment plans and prescribe therapy or rehabilitation programs Provide appropriate chemotherapy to patients Coordinate the work of consulting medical specialists Act as physician member of a multi-disciplinary team for clinical work or program development Train and supervise interns and residents Provide clinical supervision to licensed and professional staff Prepare reports and maintain records of activities Consult and work with other medical and/or mental health professionals in the community when necessary Confer with patients' relatives regarding illness and treatment Maintain records of diagnosis, treatment and prognosis according to Joint Commission of Accredited Hospitals Organization standards and other regulatory agencies Develop comprehensive case histories and perform related duties as assigned.
Qualifications:
Knowledge of: Current developments, trends and research in the medical field Basic understanding of clinical supervisory principles and practices Pharmacology and psychopharmacology including laws regarding informed consent, dosage ranges, drug incompatibilities, and side effects; proper documentation of clinical services Principles, practices, and techniques of general medicine and its application Medical diagnosis and treatment Hospitals and Clinics organization Knowledge of communicable disease control knowledge of public health practices and procedures. Skill/Ability to: Diagnose and treat patients Develop and monitor appropriate treatment plans Establish and maintain effective working relationships with patients, their families, staff and others Learn and apply laws, statutes, codes and regulations governing California health service providers, and JCAHO and other regulatory requirements Maintain medical records and prepare reports Serve on interdisciplinary teams Clinically supervise licensed and professional staff. Education and Experience: Any combination of education and experience that would likely provide the required knowledge, skills and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to qualify is completion of a residency training program approved by the American Medical Association, or two years of clinical experience post internship in an appropriate medical specialty. Licensure/Certification: License to practice medicine or osteopathy in the State of California; Board certification or Board eligibility in Family Practice, Pediatrics, Adolescent Medicine or a related area is highly desirable.
Application/Examination:
Anyone may apply. This is a continuous recruitment which may close at any time. The final filing date will be posted 5 days in advance in the Employee and Public Services Department of the County. A supplemental application form must be submitted in addition to our regular employment application form. Depending on the number of applicants, an application appraisal of education and experience may be used in place of other examinations or a screening committee may select those applicants whose education and/or experience appear to best meet the needs of the position. Qualified applicants will be notified of the date, time and place of the test. All examinations will be given in San Mateo County, California, and applicants must participate at their own expense. Apply immediately. This recruitment is open on a continuous basis and selections may be made at any time within the process. If you desire further information or wish to make an appointment, please feel free to contact Steve Reinhard, San Mateo Medical Center Nurse Recruiter at (650) 573-2367. Analyst: Steve Reinhard (012805) (Staff Physician - F124)