Physician - Adult Primary Care

Description

Position Title: Physician – Adult Primary Care 

Department: Adult Medicine  

Reports to: Director of Adult Medicine 

FLSA Classification: Exempt 

Compensation: $220,000.00-$250,000.00/annually 

Schedule: Full-Time; 1.0 FTE 

Background: 

In the midst of the Black Power and Civil Rights movements, four Black mothers saw a need in West Oakland and delivered. From their love and commitment Baywell Health started out as The West Oakland Health Council. We quickly became the neighborhood’s anchor for healthcare, health education, food and housing programs, and voter registration.  

Fifty years later, we continue to be the Bay’s home for top-notch healthcare, health education, and other services intended to care for the whole you, and the whole family. Baywell Health, Serving the Bay’s Health, Heart, and Soul. 

Legacy of Love Video: Healthcare Rooted in West Oakland 

Job Summary: 

Under the general supervision of the director of Adult Medicine, the primary care provider provides a wide range of medical services to adults and children. Services provided are preventative, diagnostic, therapeutic, and rehabilitative, and may be provided in conjunction with the services provided by a non-primary care medical specialist, health educators, social workers/ behavioral health providers, and nutritionists.   

Duties/Responsibilities: 

• Provides primary medical care to Baywell Health patients. 

• Sees patients on appointment and drop-in basis and puts forth a reasonable effort to average 2.5 to 3.0 patients per direct patient care hour. 

• Encourages patients to assume significant responsibility for their health care and health maintenance. 

• Emphasizes health promotion, disease prevention, early detection, and on-going health care supervision; promotes healthy lifestyles. 

• Advises patients on the appropriate use of health care services and health care facilities. 

• Documents well in medical record of each patient: health history, the basis for diagnoses made, treatment provided, and treatment plan established. 

• Makes appropriate use of available referral and consultative services and of clinical and non-clinical services. 

• Protects patients’ right to confidentiality and participation in decisions about their care. 

• Treats patients and support staff with respect and dignity. 

• Complies with policies and procedures, and protocols of Baywell Health and Baywell Health Medical Department. 

• Participate in the design, establishment, implementation, monitoring, evaluation, and timely revision of clinical health care protocol and procedures, clinical guidelines, and clinical quality assessment and improvement activities, including medical records and other audits. 

• Performs other related duties as assigned. 

• May be assigned cross departmental responsibilities. 

Required Skills/Abilities: 

• Ability to adapt to flexible work situations. 

• Ability to work well with wide range of healthcare and non-healthcare professional and non-professional persons and organizations. 

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.  

• Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills. 

• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail. 

• Excellent time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines. 

• Ability to function well in a high-paced and at times stressful environment. 

• Must possess a valid driver’s license. 

Education and Experience: 

• An M.D. from an accredited medical institution.  

• Board certification in a relevant specialization.  

• Current license to practice in California. 

• Experience within the last two (2) years of working as a clinician in an urban setting with a large minority population preferred. 

Mental and Physical Requirements:  

• The pace of Work: High stress, very rapid, and demanding 

• Concentration: Constant 

• Standing and Walking Time Required: At least 20% of the time 

• Sitting and typing: 60% - 70% 

• Environmental and Health Hazards: Frequent exposure to communicable diseases and other conditions common to a clinic environment. 

• The employee must frequently use hands and fingers to operate a computer keyboard, mouse, and telephone keyboard and talk or hear. 

• The employee must occasionally bend, lift and move up to 25 pounds. 

• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, peripheral vision, and the ability to adjust focus. 

• May be required to work in an environment with high noise levels and unpredictable temperature and ventilation.  

The above information on this position has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work to be performed by employees designated for this position. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, qualifications, or physical requirements. 

About Our Benefits: 

At Baywell Health, we offer a comprehensive benefits package starting on your first day. Our benefits are designed to support both you and your family with a range of options that include medical, dental, vision, life, and disability coverage. 

Baywell Health covers 100% of the employee portion for medical, dental, and vision plans, and we also provide full coverage for dependent dental and vision care. For health benefits, we cover a significant portion of dependent costs. 

Additional benefits include: 

• Annual education reimbursement 

• Employee-funded contribution 403b plan, along with an employer-sponsored money-purchase 401a plan  

• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for personal support 

• Generous Paid Time Off (PTO) and company-paid holidays 

Qualifications

Salary : $220,000 - $250,000