Health Insurance (PPO) - 100% paid by employer
Vacation
Sick leave
CME allotment
403b (employer contribution only)
Required Education:
MD
Additional Information:
Telecommuting is allowed.
Internal Number: 1
FAMILY PRACTICE PHYSICIAN/MEDICAL DIRECTOR
Part Time or Full-Time
Povides professional medical services in the Big Sur Health Center,
a small Rural Health Clinic.
A National Health Service Corp site.
Environment:
Small, non-profit community health center in a beautiful, rural setting on the Big Sur coast.
Patient population: culturally and socioeconomically diverse
Work environment: office hours 9:30-5:30, 12-15 patients/day, 2 part-time nurse practitioners plus 5 support staff.
Seeking someone who enjoys work/life balance
Duties, Functions, and Responsibilities:
Obtains patient history, to include past medical, family and social histories, as well as history of present illness or concern.
Performs physical examinations and determines appropriate clinical laboratory tests and/or diagnostic imaging, clinical laboratory tests, or referrals to specialty care, if indicated.
Interprets examination findings, diagnostic and test results, and implements appropriate treatment plans.
Dispenses medications from in-house formulary, when appropriate; otherwise, electronically transmit prescriptions to pharmacies.
Reviews case histories from outside providers and specialists and enters information in EMR.
Provides continuing, comprehensive health maintenance and medical care to the entire family unit, to include preventive medicine and community health.
Performs minor surgery, e.g. laceration repair, skin biopsy, lesion removals.
Determines need for consultation with specialists and assists in medical care treatment provided at the direction of other specialists.
Completes documentation of patient information in the electronic medical record with sufficient completeness to assure continuity of care where more than one provider may be involved in the patient’s care.
NO CALL.
Knowledge and Skills:
Knowledge of the principles and practice of family medicine, to include preventive care.
Knowledge of the state and federal laws pertaining to medicine.
Skill in communicating effectively with patients and their families.
Bilingual English/Spanish preferred.
Skill in establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with other employees, patients and the general public.
Ability to type and work within EMR – eClinicalWorks.
Minimum Educational Requirements:
Graduation from a college or university accredited by the American Medical Association
with a Doctor of Medicine degree or accredited by the American Osteopathic Association
with a Doctor or Osteopathy degree. If medical education occurred at a foreign medical
school, the applicant must possess a current Educational Council Foreign Medical
Graduate (ECFMG) Certificate. Successful completion of an approved program of
residency training in family practice.
Licenses or Certification Requirements:
License to practice medicine in the State of California plus current DEA registration.
A California Health+ health care FacilityIf you are looking for a beautiful, serene rural environment, away from the hustle, bustle and noise of the city, Big Sur Health Center may be just for you.WORK IN BIG SUR• Work as part of a small and committed medical team while playing a very important role in the only medical facility between the Monterey Peninsula and Cambria!• Immerse yourself in the culture and natural beauty of Big Sur.• Enjoy time exploring what the area has to offer - hiking, beautiful beaches, a close-knit, spirited community.COMMUNITY:• Big Sur has been described as a "national treasure” - one of the most beautiful coastlines anywhere in the world. Its relative isolation and majestic environment attracts actors, artists, writers, and visitors from all over the world.• Located on scenic Highway 1, it is just 30 minutes south of Carmel and the Monterey Peninsula, 2 ½ hours from San Francisco and 4 hours from Yosemite• The area’s diverse socio-economic composition adds to the richness of the community and the stimulating character of our patient population.OVERVIEW:• As the only medical facility between the Monterey Peninsula and Cambria, the Big Sur Health Center ...is critical to the wellness of its community. At the Big Sur Health Center, we are here for the expected, the unexpected and everything in between.• As a nonprofit health-care facility since 1979, the Big Sur Health Center provides quality acute and preventive health care services that are culturally and linguistically appropriate, affordable and cost-effective. It is the Health Center’s quest to be a lifelong healthcare partner, providing quality care when needed.The Big Sur Health Center provides:• comprehensive, personalized services through conventional and holistic approaches that focus on patient needs;• both preventive and urgent care, minor surgical procedures and basic laboratory and pharmaceutical services;• assistance during emergencies, such as fires, storms and road closures that isolate Big Sur• a bilingual staff that is committed to building strong, personal patient/provider relationships that empower individuals to reach their highest levels of well-being;• a team that understands and embraces the diverse cultures and age groups that contribute to the richness of the Big Sur community;The BSHC believes that health care should be available to everyone … and that is why they accept all major insurance plans, including Medicare and Medi-Cal, and participate in a variety of subsidized and sliding-scale programs. Big Sur Health Center ... Your Healthcare Partner for Life!
