What are the responsibilities and job description for the Physician or APP - Medical Leader / Senior Medical Leader (Escondido) position at Neighborhood Healthcare?

Community health is about more than just vaccines and checkups. It's about giving people the resources they need to live their best lives. At Neighborhood, this is our vision. A community where everyone is healthy and happy. We're with you every step of the way, with the care you need for each of life's chapters. At Neighborhood, we are Better Together.

As a private, non-profit 501(C) (3) community health organization, we serve over 350k medical, dental, and behavioral health visits from more than 77k people annually. We do this in pursuit of our mission to improve the health and happiness of the communities we serve by providing quality care to all, regardless of situation or circumstance.

We have been doing this since 1969 and it is our employees that make this mission a reality. Regardless of the role, our team focuses on being compassionate, having integrity, being professional, always collaborating, and consistently going above and beyond. If that sounds like an organization you want to be a part of, we would love to have you.

ROLE OVERVIEW and PURPOSE

The District Medical Leader will provide operational support within Neighborhood Healthcare's system by optimizing efficiency and workflows at the clinic level. Reporting directly to the District Medical Leader, this position will oversee multiple (2-5) assigned clinics providing mentorship to clinicians within the designated Zone. This position is responsible for providing direct patient care as a Physician as well as improving clinical outcomes through program management and mentorship to staff Physicians. The District Medical Leader will allocate 60% of time spent performing direct patient care and 40% of time allocated on Clinic Administration.

ADMIN & CLINICAL SCHEDULE

Senior Medical Leader : 50% admin 50% clinical

Medical Leader : 40% admin 60% clinical

RESPONSIBILITIES

Clinical Supervision

Supervise clinicians at assigned clinics
Provide guidance, mentorship and support to clinicians on a daily basis

Operational Support

Collaborate with operations team to ensure adequate clinician coverage at each clinic site to meet patient demand and ensure access to care

Assist in developing and implementing strategies to optimize clinic workflows and enhance operational efficiency

Performance Monitoring

Monitor clinic productivity and quality metrics including patient experience scores, wait times, and clinical outcomes

Identify areas for improvement and develop action plans to address performance issues and drive continuous improvement

Patient Experience Leadership

Lead by Example in promoting a positive and compassionate patient experience at assigned clinical sites

Collaborate with clinical and administrative staff to implement initiatives to enhance patient satisfaction and improve communication

EDUCATION / EXPERIENCE

Physician :

Medical Degree (MD or DO) from an accredited institution required

Valid CA Medical License in good standing required

Valid DEA and AHA certifications required

Valid BLS certification from approved American Health Association provider required upon hire

Three years' primary care or clinical practice experience required; five years' experience preferred

Previous experience in a clinical advisory role preferred

Advanced Practice Provider :

Master's degree required from an accredited Nurse Practitioner (NP), Physician Assistant (PA), or Midwifery (CNM) program.

Valid CA Nurse Practitioner / PA license or California Registered Nurse (RN) license and Nurse Midwife certification required

National certification as a Nurse Practitioner, Nurse Midwife, or Physician Assistant from an accredited certifying body is required.

Valid CA DEA license required

Valid BLS certification from approved American Health provider required upon hire

Three years of primary care or clinical practice experience required; five years preferred.

Previous experience in a clinical advisory role preferred.

Valid CA driver's license and proof of auto insurance required

ADDITIONAL QUALIFICATIONS (Knowledge, Skills and Abilities)

Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including superior composition, typing and proofreading skills

Ability to interpret a variety of instructions in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form

Knowledgeable about and experience with general medicine

Ability to successfully manage multiple tasks simultaneously

Excellent planning and organizational ability

Ability to work as part of a team as well as independently

Ability to work with highly confidential information in a professional and ethical manner

Physical Requirements

Ability to lift / carry 20 lbs / weight

Ability to stand for long periods of time

COMPLIANCE (Safety & HIPPA)

Follows all safety procedures as outlined in Neighborhood Healthcare's Illness and Injury Prevention Plan (IIPP) and report any injuries and / or unsafe conditions immediately

Maintains current knowledge of policies and procedures as they relate to safe work practices

Follows all safety procedures and report unsafe conditions

Uses appropriate body mechanics to ensure an injury free environment

Familiarity with location of nearest fire extinguisher and emergency exits

Follows all infection control procedures including blood-borne pathogen protocols

Maintains privacy of all patients, employee and volunteer information and access such information only on a need-to-know basis for business purposes

Complies with all regulations regarding corporate integrity and security obligations

Reports all behavior and / or activity that are unethical, fraudulent, or unlawful

Pay range : Physician :

Medical Leader- $303,500-$388,300 per year depending on experience. (DOE)

Senior Medical Leader- $305,900k-404,700 per year depending on experience. (DOE)

Advanced Practice Provider :

Medical Leader- $161,300-$258,100 per year depending on experience. (DOE)

Senior Medical Leader- $176,100-$285,300 per year depending on experience. (DOE)

Compensation Disclosure : The posted salary range reflects the designated pay grade for this position. While this range represents the broader classification of the role, actual compensation will be based on several factors, including but not limited to : the candidate's overall knowledge, skills, and experience, market data and industry benchmarks, internal equity within the organization, Budgetary considerations and organizational needs. As a result, placement within the range is not guaranteed, and the full pay grade range may not be utilized.

Salary : $161,300 - $258,100

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