Per Diem Ambulatory Primary Care Physician Leader - Geriatrics - County of Riverside
Moreno Valley, CA 92551
About the Job
Riverside University Health System has a Per DiemPhysician opportunity with the Medical Center - Geriatric Clinical Practice. The Geriatric Practice offers varied, extensive, and unique services to the patients served by RUHS and offers a multitude of opportunities for the Geriatrician. This position has a flexible schedule, 2-3 days per week.
What we are looking for in candidates:
- MD/DO from an accredited medical school
- Board Eligible/Board Certified in Geriatric Medicine or Internal Medicine
- Active and unrestricted California medical license, or able to obtain a California medical license
- Familiarity with clinical metrics, performance improvement, and corrective action plans
- Previous work experience in Skilled Nursing Facilities and/or Outpatient Primary Care
- Bilingual in Spanish a plus
- Competitive salary
- Malpractice coverage
For more information regarding RUHS-Medical Center, please visit www.ruhealth.org
EXAMPLES OF ESSENTIAL DUTIES
• Function as a clinician leader of services provided to patients by the medical team or medical specialty area; plan, organize, supervise, and coordinate the primary or specialized medical services at the medical center and outpatient clinics.
• Supervise clinicians, healthcare support staff, medical students, interns, and resident physicians.
• Instruct clinicians, medical students, interns, resident physicians, and ancillary medical staff on all patient care services; provide professional guidance to healthcare staff engaged in performing patient care.
• Conduct and participate in in-service training for medical staff and ancillary medical staff; conduct or participate in department or primary care clinic rounds and instruct the medical staff on patient care services in relation to medical treatments and medications.
• Act as a medical consultant for primary, preventive care, health and wellness, and related community and public health programs; ensure medical staff and ancillary medical staff compliance to department policies, Joint Commission requirements, Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA), local, state, and federal regulations related to healthcare.
• Demonstrate professionalism in all actions, including interpersonal skills, as well as compliance with RUHS policies and organizational objectives, including organizational mission and values.
• Keep informed of current medical techniques, procedures, and equipment, including subspecialty referral guidelines and workup; annual completion of continuing medical education (CME) per board and state license requirements, including minimally two (2) hours of leadership or educational-related CME per year.
• Maintain documentation of care to substantiate coding, in accordance with standards required by the Joint Commission, Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA), state, and federal guidelines; maintain appropriate records and complete medical documentation, including review of labs and diagnostic testing within the RUHS policy guidelines.
• Assist the Physician-in-Charge in developing and implementing immediate and long-range goals and objectives of medical services and quality metric programs.
• Participate in clinical quality programs, including responsibility for own quality metrics and compliance with RUHS policy and state and federal requirements; address patient quality metrics at each clinical encounter.
• May represent the department in various committees, staff meetings and professional meetings.
• Additional leadership opportunities exist.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Experience: Successful completion of a residency training program accredited by the Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education (ACGME) OR by the American Osteopathic Association (AOA) and Board Eligibility or Certification in that medical specialty. Must become Board Certified before Board Eligibility expires per the American Board of Medical Specialists (ABMS) regulations.
Knowledge of: The principles and practices of modern medicine; current techniques, procedures and equipment applicable to primary care or the specialized medical field; principles of effective supervision.
Ability to: Plan, organize, direct, and coordinate specialized medical services; perform specialized medical services; supervise and instruct professional and technical personnel; develop and present educational programs for medical students, interns, resident physicians, and ancillary medical staff; maintain records and prepare comprehensive reports; work effectively with staff, patients and others.
License/Certificate: Possession of a current valid Physician's and Surgeon's Certificate issued by the State of California without restrictions.
Possession of a current valid Drug Enforcement Agency registration.
Board Eligibility (BE) in respective specialty with Board Certification (BC) issued by the respective board before the American Board of Medical Specialists (ABMS) board eligibility expires.
Possession of a valid California Driver's License may be required.
SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION
What's Next?
Open to All Applicants
This recruitment is open to all applicants.Applicants who are current County of Riverside employees and/or current employees of TheRiverside University Health Systemmay be considered before other applicants depending on the volume of applications received.
Application Period
BASED ON THE NUMBER OF APPLICATIONS RECEIVED, THIS POSTING MAY CLOSE WITHOUT NOTICE.
Applications received prior to the closing date will be considered based on the information submitted. Changes or alterations cannot be accepted. All applicants must submit a complete application by the closing date of this recruitment. No late applications will be permitted.
Include relevant work experience details on resume and/or application.
Applicants who fail to provide information demonstrating they possess the position requirements may not be considered further in the application process. A description of job duties directly copied from the job classification or job posting will not be considered.
Upload a copy of any license(s), official/unofficial transcript(s), degrees, and/or related employment documents to your NeoGov account. If your education was completed outside of the United States, you will need to provide a copy of your Foreign Education Equivalency evaluation from a member of the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services ( NACES ) or Association of International Credential Evaluators, Inc. ( AICE ).
For questions regarding this recruitment contact the recruiter,Angela Levinson:alevinson@rivco.org/ 951-955-5562
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APPLICATION INFORMATION
Veteran's Preference
The County has a Veterans Preference Policy applicable to new hires. To qualify, upload a copy of your (or your spouse's) Member-4 Form DD-214 indicating dates of service, and a copy of your spouse's letter of disability (if applicable) with your application. For privacy reasons, it is recommended that you remove your social security information from the document(s). A Human Resources Representative will review the materials and determine if you qualify for veterans' preference.The Veterans Preference Policy, C-3 is available here: https://rivcocob.org/board-policies
Reasonable Accommodations
The County of Riverside is committed to providing reasonable accommodation to applicants as required by the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and Fair Employment and Housing Act (FEHA). Qualified individuals with disabilities who need a reasonable accommodation during the application or selection process should contact the recruiter for the position noted above. For additional information and/or to obtain the appropriate form for requesting a reasonable accommodation, please visit the Disability Access Office web page located at: https://rc-hr.com/disability
Proof of Education
If using education to qualify or when requested by the recruiter, upload a copy of any license(s), official/unofficial transcript(s), degrees, and/or related employment documents to your NeoGov account at the time of application and before the closing date. Official or unofficial transcripts will be accepted.
If your education was completed outside of the United States, you will need to provide a copy of your Foreign Education Equivalency evaluation from a member of the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services ( NACES ) or Association of International Credential Evaluators, Inc. ( AICE ).
Equal Opportunity Employer
The County of Riverside is an Equal Opportunity Employer. It is the policy of the County of Riverside to provide equal employment opportunities for all qualified persons. All applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, ancestry, medical condition (cancer and genetic characteristics), genetic information, or denial of medical and family care leave, or any other non-job-related factors.
Pre-Employment
All employment offers are contingent upon successful completion of pre-employment requirements including a criminal background investigation, which involves fingerprinting. (A felony or misdemeanor conviction may disqualify the applicant from County employment). A pre-employment physical examination and background check may be required.
Probationary Period
As an Approved Local Merit System, all County of Riverside employees, except those serving "At Will," are subject to the probationary period provisions as specified in the applicable Memorandum of Understanding, County Resolution, or Salary Ordinance. Temporary and Per Diem employees serve at the pleasure of the agency/department head.
General Information
Current County of Riverside and/or current employees of the hiring department may receive priority consideration. Qualified candidates may be considered for future County vacancies.
Job postings may close without notice based on application volume. Submit your complete application by the recruitment close date; no late applications are accepted. Ensure all relevant experience/education is reflected on your application/resume, as a failure to demonstrate position requirements may disqualify applicants. A description of job duties directly copied from the job classification or job posting will not be considered.
Please read and follow any special application instructions on this posting. Click the 'Apply' link located on this page to submit your application. For additional instructions on the application process, examinations, Veteran's preference, pre-employment accommodation or other employment questions, please refer to our web site, www.rc-hr.com .
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Per Diem employees participate in the 401(a) Temporary and Part-Time Employees' Retirement Plan and are required to contribute 3.75% of salary to the pension plan. The County contributes a matching amount.
