PHYSICIAN

Axis Community Health - Pleasanton, CA

Full-time - Entry Level

Pleasanton, CA

About the position

Axis Community Health, a nonprofit established in 1972, provides comprehensive healthcare services to over 15,000 individuals across all age groups in the Tri-Valley area. The mission of Axis Community Health is to provide quality, affordable, accessible and compassionate health care services that promote the well-being of all members of the community. The Physician will provide direct patient care in the specialty of board certification, following current best practices and evidence-based guidelines. Work with support staff including MAs, RNs, clinic operation management and others to provide effective team-based care.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct medical ambulatory services to patients within scope to include examination, diagnosis, treatment, referral and follow-up of patients in primary care setting.
• Educate patients regarding their diagnoses, treatment and prognosis.
• Provide all services in accordance with accepted medical standards, organizational policies, contractual requirements, and in a manner that is responsive to the needs of all patients.
• Maintain complete, accurate and legible medical records according to established protocols, completing documentation with Axis policy timelines.
• Participate in the 24-hour call schedule and provide appropriate medical triage according to established protocols as required.
• Collaborate with advance practitioners in patient care as required.
• Participate in peer review and meetings as assigned.
• Complete all assigned trainings, including compliance and cybersecurity, in a timely manner.
• Serve as care team leader for assigned patients, providing guidance to support staff members as needed.
• Participate in staff meetings and attend other meetings and training events as assigned.
• Maintain licenses and board certification, completing all required continuing education in a timely manner to ensure no lapse in licensure.
• May be required to perform other related duties, responsibilities, and special projects as assigned.

Requirements

• M.D., D.O., or M.B.B.S. degree from a recognized, accredited university.
• Completion of an accredited residency program in primary care or other specialty.
• Current valid California medical license in good standing and current DEA license.
• Board certification or board eligibility with set date to take board exam required.
• Ability to keep accurate, clear and legible records. Ability to work with electronic health records.
• Experience with Epic EMR preferred.
• Bilingual English-Spanish and/or other languages highly desirable.
• Expertise in primary care (to include family practice, internal medicine, pediatrics and/or women's health).
• Strong analytical, employee relations, and interpersonal skills.
• Excellent writing, business communication, editing, and proofreading skills.
• Ability to interact effectively and in a supportive manner with persons of all backgrounds.
• Proactive, self-motivated and able to work independently as well as on a team with the ability to exercise sound independent judgment.
• Ability to maintain a high level of confidentiality and a professional demeanor and must positively represent the organization at all times.
• Ability to establish and maintain positive and professional working relationships.
• Must be able to adjust priorities quickly as circumstances dictate.
• Must be able to be at work regularly and on time.
• Must be a dynamic self-starter with demonstrated ability to work independently or in a group setting.
• A can-do attitude, attention to detail, ability to organize and set priorities.
• Ability to type a minimum of 35 WPM with minimal errors.
• Must have good computer skills using Microsoft Office and the ability to use Axis departmental systems.
• Must be able to use office equipment (i.e. copier, fax, etc.).

Nice-to-haves

• Experience with Epic EMR preferred.
• Bilingual English-Spanish and/or other languages highly desirable.

Benefits

• Up to $15,000 sign-on bonus for direct hire providers who work 0.75-1.0 FTE (30-40 hours per week).
• Employer paid health, dental, and vision benefits to the employee.
• Option to participate in a 403(B) retirement plan with employer matching contribution.
• Participation in our Care-Based Incentive Plan.
• 12 paid holidays.
• Accrued paid time off with each pay period.
• Employee discount programs.
• Relocation bonus.
• License and DEA renewal fee reimbursement.
• Partial educational reimbursement.
• Continuing Medical Education (CME) reimbursement program.
• Medical Malpractice Coverage.
• Colleague Referral Bonus Program.
• National Health Service Corps Student Loan Repayment Program Participant (HPSA score is 17).