Family Practice Physician

GENERAL PURPOSE:

Under general supervision of the Chief Medical Officer, the physician is responsible for quality and completeness of assigned medical services at any of the corporation clinic sites.

MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES & DUTIES:

• Examines, diagnosis, prescribes and administers treatment to patients
• Supervises and directs family nurse practitioners, physician assistants and other mid-level providers
• Oversees the performance of nursing and other support personnel
• Reviews laboratory, x-ray findings and diagnosis other tests
• Documentation/Completion of EHR/Medical Records and keep case histories in accordance with the corporation’s procedures
• Participates in consumer education and in-service training for support personnel
• Meets all the contractual requirements
• Quality of care (Quality Measures) and participation in Peer Review
• Provide virtual care services. You will speak with patients over the phone and video to assess their needs, gather important clinical history, diagnose, and provide appropriate clinical guidance or treatment.
• Manage a panel of primary care patients and provide comprehensive care (including acute care, chronic disease management, and preventive care) to improve health outcomes and quality.
• Act as supervising physician to nurse practitioners and physician assistants.
• Must be able to use manual dexterity while using office equipment such as computers, laptops, keyboard, and mouse. Ability to perform multiple tasks and work in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to perform multiple tasks and work in a fast-paced environment.
• Must be able to work assigned shifts including evening and weekend requirements per contract.
• Ability to perform job functions independently. Ability to arrive on time to shifts, complete shifts as scheduled and maintain excellent attendance.
• Keep up to date with medical developments, treatment, and medications.
• Model our culture and values through humility and curiosity
• Other physician duties as assigned by supervisor

QUALITIES & CHARACTERISTICS:

• Maintains a professional relationship and positive attitude with co-workers the public, patients and all Ampla Health staff, Board of Director and vendors
• Maintains the highest professional ethics and is honest in dealing with people; is a model for all employees through his/her actions
• Strives to learn more and is receptive to learning different ways of doing things
• Displays enthusiasm toward the work and the mission of Ampla Health

PROFESSIONAL KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES:

• Must hold MD or DO degree from an accredited medical school
• Must have completed and approved internship
• Must hold a valid California State Physician and Surgeon License
• Must be Board Certified or Board eligible
• Current CPR certification
• Must be sensitive to the corporation’s diverse patient population
• Demonstrate clear knowledge of Ampla Health’s clinic structure, standards, procedures and protocols

COMMUNICATIONS SKILLS:

• Must have neat and legible handwriting
• Must be able to interact with patients, vendors and co-workers courteously and calmly
• Ability to communicate well with the public

WORKING CONDITIONS & PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

Works well with patients, co-worker and vendors in a generally comfortable environment office. Employees must possess the following physical requirement:

• Must be in good health and able to lift up to 40 lbs and push up to 100 lbs (on wheels)
• Must be able to work on feet the majority of the day without tiring
• Must be able to hear adequately to auscultate B/PS
• Must have vision which is adequate to read increments on tuberculin syringe accurately
• Must have high manual dexterity and tactile sensation on fingertips
• Must be able to reach above the shoulder level to work, bend, squat and sit, and twist/turn
• Routinely exposed to blood borne pathogens and may be subjected to verbally and/or un behavior  patients
• Routinely exposed to contagious/infectious diseases

Ampla Health is a 501 (c)3 non-profit network of community-based Federally Qualified Health Centers (FQHC) offering comprehensive medical, dental, behavioral health, and specialty healthcare services in Butte, Colusa, Glenn, Sutter, Tehama and Yuba counties.

Ampla Health inspires patients to take an active role in their healthcare needs by participating in prevention, wellness, and chronic care programs that can assist with healthier lifestyles. We also encourage patients to select a primary care provider of choice to help them access the best care available. We are passionate about helping people live healthier lives and believe each patient benefits by receiving high-quality medical, dental, social, and educational health services.

To provide the individuals and communities we serve with high quality, comprehensive, community health care that is accessible to all and culturally and linguistically appropriate.

Ampla Health originated in 1964 in the form of a medical care project for migrant farm workers under the State Farm Workers Health Service and Migrant Health Act Fund. Known as the Sutter-Yuba Farm Workers Health Project, with the County of Sutter serving as grantee for the funds, it operated as a night clinic in the Sutter County General Hospital.

In spring 1973, the Consumer Advisory Board incorporated as a non-profit organization, at the suggestion of the Department of Health, Education, and Welfare, to become Northern Sacramento Valley Rural Health Project, Inc. This corporation became the grantee for the 1973-74 Migrant Health Act Funds and continued to provide the same basic health care services. With more funding and a full-time Executive Director, the service expanded from Sutter and Yuba Counties to Butte, Colusa, and Glenn Counties.

In June 2011, the corporate name was changed to Ampla Health to better reflect its commitment to the community.