Physician Associate Medical Director - La Clinica de La Raza

Who we are: La Clínica de La Raza is a community-based health center committed to providing culturally appropriate, high-quality, and accessible health care to the diverse communities of the San Francisco Bay Area. We have spent over 40 years advocating for and creating a health home for the many that have been denied access to care. As health care activists, we are dedicated to making sure individuals who do not have health coverage get the same level of quality healthcare as those who have it. From our genesis as a community health center in 1971, we understood that we cannot heal our communities without also addressing the economic and social factors that affect health. Many times, this requires that we go outside and provide services in other settings to build the bridge that links individuals to our health center for preventive and primary care. Over 90,000 individuals come to La Clínica because it is a welcoming place that addresses the whole person, coordinating and connecting them to a broad network of services to improve and maintain their health and well-being. While we are still known for our activism and spirit of social justice, we are also proud to have grown into a sophisticated provider of primary health care services with 35 sites across Alameda, Contra Costa and Solano counties.

Lead to make an impactful difference: At La Clínica, delivering care to our diverse and resilient community will inspire you daily to deliver optimal health care to every patient. You will partner closely with the site manager to provide impactful leadership through the development, implementation and assessment of quality health care services for your site. Other collaborative efforts will include working with other medical directors to solve similar challenges and representing La Clínica in both internal and external forums. La Clínica is committed to meaningful leadership; we hold monthly county-wide and site level provider education meetings which include morbidity and mortality case presentations and other specific topics of interest. We attract and retain engaged staff by supporting providers in their pursuits of a meaningful role and offering opportunities in mentorship, quality initiatives and preceptorships. As a physician leader, you will be surrounded by a collaborative and energetic care team that is invested in your success. We offer robust perks including educational leave plus stipend, license reimbursement, H1 visa sponsorship, FTCA malpractice coverage, and flexible work schedules. In addition, we are a National Health Service Corps (NHSC) approved site for tax free loan repayment. Our clinics are located in the thriving Bay Area known for its cultural diversity, beautiful weather, highly sought after schools and year-round recreational activities.
 

Major Areas of Responsibility include but are not limited to:

Healthcare Delivery

• Provides direct medical care to patients from all age groups and a variety of backgrounds. This includes but not limited to, management of acute and chronic conditions, preventive services, pediatrics and prenatal services.
• Provides inpatient and after -hours care as required (county and specialty specific)
• Directs patient care operations and quality assurance related to professional medical and health care services.
• Serves on a consultative basis to assist the site manager, health educator, and other support staff in the performance of his/her responsibilities.
• Act as a medical resource for all clinical and non-clinical staff through consultation on the assessment, management and treatment of complicated cases, chart review, co-signing, and case conferences.
• Lead improvements efforts in clinic flow, patient scheduling and service delivery

Clinical Staff Supervision

• Coordinates with the Site Manager to perform administrative responsibilities which include recruitment, orientation, supervision of the clinical staff (physicians, mid-levels, and nurses)
• Conducts performance evaluations of professional personnel.
• Develops and revises work procedures to expedite improved levels of delivery of services to patients.
• Participates in (re)credentialing and privileging of clinical staff.
• Mentors and supports providers in their daily clinical practice.

Advocacy

• Represents La Clinica de La Raza and site to the medical community and specific institutions as requested and as necessary, within guidelines provided by the agency.
• Provides perspective to Chief Medical Officer on any/all issues of concern to the site or agency. This includes input on strategic planning, clinical operations, program development and grant management.
• Other duties assigned by supervisor.

Knowledge

• Knowledge and experience with Electronic Health Record programs, such as NextGen or Epic.
• Knowledge of the information and techniques needed to diagnose and treat human injuries, diseases, and deformities. This includes symptoms, treatment alternatives, drug properties and interactions, and preventive health-care measures.
• High degree of interpersonal competence with both staff and patients, and thorough knowledge of evidence-based care.
• Good time management skills and evidence-based approaches to medical care.
• Cultural competence working in diverse/low-income communities.

Abilities

• Ability to deal courteously and effectively with a diverse patient population and maintain good working relationships with professional colleagues and other staff.
• Ability to work courteously and effectively as a team member to support the established quality and productivity standards established for the clinic; work independently; exercise good judgment; communicate effectively orally and in writing, make and thorough manner with speed and accuracy with minimal supervision.
• Ability and willingness to work under pressure and as part of an interdisciplinary team.
• Demonstrate flexibility and ability to accept changes gracefully.
• Ability to work across cultures and demonstrate support of diversity, equity and inclusion.
• Ability to keep accurate and clear records of patient information.
• Top-notch time management skills and evidence-based approaches to medical care
• English/Spanish proficiency preferred but not required.

Experience and Other Certifications

• MD/DO/NO/PA degree from a recognized University
• Five to seven years of experience working in primary care clinic setting with supervisorial responsibilities.
• Requires board certification in one of the disciplines listed above. In the absence of a board certification, candidate must be board eligible and become board certified within 2 years of employment.
• Must hold a current BLS (Basic Life Support) Certificate. You will have 30-day grace period to obtain your certificate from the date of hire.
• Requires valid California license and DEA.