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Current Job Openings
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Staff Physician (SM/FT)
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Continuous
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$13,310.61 - $15,274.24 Monthly
$159,727.29 - $183,290.88 Annually
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Full-time |
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County of Santa Barbara in Santa Maria, California
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COUNTY OF SANTA BARBARA
HUMAN RESOURCES DEPARTMENT
1226 Anacapa Street
Santa Barbara, Ca. 93101
JOB NUMBER: 09-7103-02
The positions may be filled at any time and this recruitment may close without further notice.
We are currently filling 3 full time positions in Santa Maria Women's Health for the Public Health Department.
POSITION:
As a licensed medical doctor, assumes independent responsibility for the clinical diagnosis and treatment of patients of the Santa Barbara County Public Health Department (PHD) with the all of attendant necessities of care, including but not limited to history, physical examination, ordering of tests, interpretation of testing, procedures, referral to specialists and overall case management of the patients’ medical conditions; performs related administrative duties to support PHD clinic and program operations; and performs other related duties as required.
- Board Certified Obstetrician/Gynecologist for women’s health care program of obstetric, family planning, preventive and gynecologic care of women of all ages.
- Supplemental base and additional income above the standard salary range described above.
- Clinic and hospital practice with 3 physicians and 2 nurse practitioners / midwives.
- Average number of deliveries is 20-25 per physician per month.
- Ultrasound technician in clinic.
- Perinatal consultants readily available.
- Prenatal patients are MediCal funded through the Comprehensive Perinatal Services Program; other funding sources include FamPACT and Cancer Detection Program.
- Hospital call 1:4 with coverage agreements with hospitalists and other physicians.
- NSHC Loan Repayment site
- Great lifestyle possibilities on California Central Coast
Interested physicians may contact the Public Health Department Medical Director, Peter Hasler, M.D. (805) 681-5473 or peter.hasler@sbcphd.org or contact Physician recruiter, Michael Douglas of Fidelis Partners (949) 325-7061 or mdouglas@fidelismp.com.
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Examples of Duties:
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- Provides basic medical services to PHD patients consistent with community standard of care and PHD policy and procedures; provides clinic consultative services for the administration of PHD programs; and provides related medical leadership and consultative support to midlevel clinicians.
- Provides direct outpatient care services according to established appointment schedules; and provides indirect outpatient care services as required to support the case management of patients’ medical conditions, including review and response to all testing, patient and vendor requests for services related to medical conditions, specialty consultations, emergency care, and inpatient follow up.
- May provide inpatient and/or nursing home care to patients, participate in phone call-in rotation for PHD patients, and/or perform inpatient call-back responsibilities.
- Maintains medical records consistent with PHD guidelines and professional standards; completes billing statements with accurate diagnostic and E&M coding; and reviews and countersigns medical charts as required.
- Attends and participates in regular and special meetings of clinician, clinic, and/or departmental staff as requested; and participates in administrative committees, including peer review, medical quality, and utilization review committees and activities.
- Obtains and/or maintains current credentials and appointments as necessary for PHD clinic operations, including CenCal membership, and Medi-Cal, NPI, DEA, CHDP, and CCS status; and may supervise physicians and midlevel clinical staff in the absence of Staff Physician, Supervising.
- Provides clinical support to midlevel clinical staff and accepts designation as the supervising physician of midlevel clinical staff when requested.
- Serves as a PHD Emergency Responder for community, County, or State health-related emergencies and performs related duties as assigned by the PHD Emergency Operations Center, Health Officer, or Medical Director.
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Employment Standards:
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Possession of the following: - A valid license as a Physician & Surgeon from the Medical Board of California;
- a valid DEA certificate for the prescription of controlled medications; and,
- Board Certification (or eligibility*) in Family Practice, Internal Medicine, Obstetrics/Gynecology, Pediatrics or other specialty consistent with PHD assignment.
*Note: Positions in this class may also be filled by physicians who have completed a residency but are pending board certification. However, as a condition of continued employment, appointees must become board certified within twelve months of appointment. Such appointees are expected to sit for the board exam during the first exam cycle after appointment and provide proof of board certification to the hiring department within two weeks of receiving notification of the exam results. Additional Qualifications: Some positions in this class may require some or all of the following: - A valid California Class C Driver’s License.
- Eligibility for hospital privileges in local acute care hospitals.
- Willingness to provide standby call coverage on weekdays, weekends, and holidays as well as being available for consultation after regular business hours.
Knowledge of: the principles and practices of modern medicine; human anatomy and physiology; medical terminology; community resources in medical treatment; American Medical Association ethics and standards; pharmacology including laws regarding informed consent, dosage ranges, drug incompatibilities, and side effects; ICD-9 and CPT coding and billing principles; clinical and administrative supervisory principles and practices; and standard English grammar and usage. Ability to: assess symptoms and make an accurate diagnosis; prescribe treatment appropriate to the patient’s condition and situation; skillfully apply principles and techniques of modern medicine; communicate effectively in both oral and written forms; establish and maintain effective relationships with staff, patients, the public, and other County employees; coordinate activities and efforts with other medical, nursing, and auxiliary staff; understand and accept the needs of medically indigent patients; and interact with and effectively treat clients from diverse socio-economic backgrounds. |
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Supplemental Information:
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Selection Process:
1. Review applications to determine those candidates who meet the employment standards.
All applicants who meet the employment standards will receive a score of 70 percent, and their names will be placed on the employment list. The department will receive all names on the employment list. Those candidates who are successful in the selection process will have their names placed on the employment list for a minimum of three months. At the time the employment list is established, all candidates will receive written notice of their score on the exam(s), rank on the employment list, and exact duration of the employment list.
HOW TO APPLY: Applications and job bulletins can be obtained 24 hours a day at www.sbcountyjobs.com. In Santa Barbara, applications and job bulletins may be obtained at the Human Resources Department, 1226 Anacapa Street from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. In Lompoc, traditional paper applications and job bulletins are not available for pick-up. In Santa Maria, applications can be obtained on-line only at 1410 South Broadway from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Appointee may be subject to a post-offer medical evaluation or examination. The appointee must satisfactorily complete a probationary period.
For a list of benefits, click on the benefits tab above.
The County of Santa Barbara respects and values a diverse workforce
and strongly promotes strategies and activities to recruit, develop, and retain
qualified men and women of varied backgrounds, lifestyles, experiences, and races.
(805) 568-2800 V/TDD; FAX (805) 568-2833
Recruiter: Debbie Lautieri
HR Tech: Michelle Boccali
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