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Physician, Primary Care with Addiction Medicine

Ventura County Office of Education
Ventura, CA Full Time
POSTED ON 1/21/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 4/20/2025

PAYROLL TITLE : Primary Care Clinic Physician

THE BENEFITS

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  • New Hire Incentive : New hires may be eligible for a one-time New Hire Incentive up to 10% of the current annual base wage. (Subject to the applicable section of the UAPD MOA (Sec. 712).
  • Deferred Compensation : Eligible to participate in the County’s 401(k) Shared Savings Plan and / or the Section 457 Plan. The position is eligible for up to a 3% match on your 401(k) contributions.
  • Health Plans : Medical, Dental, and Vision Plans for you and your dependents. You are afforded a flexible credit allowance of up to $25,558 annually.
  • Flexible Spending Accounts : Employees may also participate in the Flexible Spending Accounts which increase their spending power by reimbursing them with pre-tax dollars for IRS-approved dependent care and health care expenses.
  • Pension Plan : Both the County and you contribute to the County’s Retirement Plan and to Social Security. If you are eligible, you may establish reciprocity with other public retirement systems, such as CalPERS.
  • Holidays : 13 paid days per year which includes two (2) scheduled floating holidays.
  • Professional Memberships : Incumbents are also entitled to County-paid memberships in professional organizations related to their position up to $750 per fiscal year.
  • Other Benefits : Other benefits include Disability Plans, Employee Assistance Program, Life Insurance, Continuing Medical Education, Benefit Reimbursement Program, Loan Forgiveness, and a Wellness Program.

The Primary Care Clinic Physician is an At-Will classification. Duties may include but are not limited to the following :

  • Provides comprehensive primary care services to patients of all ages, focusing on preventive care, chronic disease management, and acute care.
  • Conducts addiction medicine consults and manages patients with substance use disorders using evidence-based treatments.
  • Collaborates with a multidisciplinary team, including addiction counselors, nurses, and support staff, to provide integrated care. Consults with other physicians and providers, refers patients to specialists when necessary, and works with other healthcare staff, such as nurses, assistants, and other physicians.
  • Participates in care coordination and contributes to patient-centered care strategies.
  • Ensures timely documentation and compliance with medical regulations and clinic policies.
  • May train and act as a preceptor for fellows and / or residents located at community clinics.
  • Provides complete, comprehensive, family-oriented, culturally sensitive clinical care for patients including obtaining medical histories, performing physical examinations, making diagnoses, and treating patients.
  • Prescribes medications and treatment, monitors patients’ progress, and adapts treatment as required.
  • Advises patients concerning evidence-based lifestyle changes that improve patient health and works with patients to develop self-management goals.
  • Gives or determines the need for medical tests, orders laboratory tests as necessary; interprets medical tests.
  • Keeps accurate and timely medical records and charts and adheres to documentation policies. Prepares various records such as progress notes, comprehensive care plans, summaries, etc. Documents gathered information in medical record as required by policies.
  • Participates in meetings, conferences, and training sessions as determined by Ambulatory Care administration.
  • Complies with medical laws (for example, HIPAA).
  • Performs other related duties as assigned.
  • These are entrance requirements to the recruitment process and assure neither continuance in the process nor invitation to an interview.

    EDUCATION / EXPERIENCE

  • Completion of an ACGME-accredited residency program.
  • Degree in Medicine (either Doctor of Medicine or Doctor of Osteopathy).
  • At least 3 years of residency training.
  • Current state medical license and state DEA license.
  • NECESSARY SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS : Must be able to meet the VCMC Medical Staff Credentialing requirements as outlined in the Medical Staff Bylaws .

  • Board certification in Family Medicine or Internal Medicine.
  • Board certified or Board eligible in Addiction Medicine.
  • HIGHLY DESIRED :

  • Experience in both Primary Care and Addiction Medicine.
  • Experience providing clinical supervision to interdisciplinary case management teams.
  • WORKING CONDITIONS :

  • Combination of primary care and addiction medicine, with both full-time and part-time positions available.
  • KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, and ABILITIES :

    Knowledge of : current developments, trends, best practices, and evidence-based guidelines in the medical field; addiction medicine; basic understanding of clinical supervisory principles and practices; pharmacology and psychopharmacology including laws regarding informed consent, dosage ranges, drug incompatibilities, and side effects; proper documentation of clinical services; principles, practices, and techniques of general medicine and its application; medical diagnosis and treatment; hospitals and clinics organization, communicable disease control; public health practices and procedures.

    Skill / Ability to : diagnose and treat patients; develop and monitor appropriate treatment plans; establish and maintain effective working relationships with patients, their families, staff, and others; learn and apply laws, statutes, codes, and regulations governing California health service providers, and Joint Commission and other regulatory requirements; effectively communicate to a variety of demographics including patients, their families, other clinical staff, and stakeholders; maintain medical records and prepare reports; serve on interdisciplinary teams; clinically supervise licensed and professional staff.

    To APPLY for this exceptional career opportunity, please submit an online application at www.ventura.org / jobs and attach your current resume and a cover letter illustrating your experience.

    Email your resume / CV and cover letter to Sabrina.Anderson@ventura.org

    NOTE : Important to include the dates of your residency program.

    All relevant work experience, training, and education need to be included in order to determine eligibility. First review of resumes will be the week of November 11, 2024. Review will be on a weekly basis thereafter.

    Applicants meeting the stated requirements will be invited to continue to the next step in the screening and selection process.

    BACKGROUND INVESTIGATION : A thorough pre-employment, post-offer background investigation which may include inquiry into past employment, education, criminal background information, and driving record may be required for this position.

    For further information about this recruitment, please contact Sabrina Anderson by e-mail at Sabrina.Anderson@ventura.org or by telephone at (805) 654-2642.

    EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY : The County of Ventura is an equal opportunity employer to all, regardless of age, ancestry, color, disability (mental and physical), exercising the right to family care and medical leave, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, military or veteran status, national origin, political affiliation, race, religious creed, sex (includes pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, and related medical conditions), and sexual orientation.

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