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Outpatient Primary Care at Tribal/FQHC Clinic - Relocation & up to $125K Sign-On Bonus For Eligible New Hires!
***We welcome applicants with valid licensure from any U.S. state or territory.***
As the Lead Medical Provider at our Chico, CA East Ave. Clinic you will provide out-patient medical services to assigned patients, as well as overall supervision to the other medical providers.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
Provide direct medical services to patients of all ages
Provide consultation for mid-level medical providers as needed.
Provide assistance in establishment, review and revision of Medical Department protocols, policies and procedures.
Assist in establishing and maintaining professional relationship with ancillary medical, laboratory and pharmaceutical services within the community.
Evaluate patients with complex problems and refer to appropriate specialists if problem cannot be treated in-house.
Work in conjunction with other Medical Clinic personnel in providing ongoing health education and information on preventative medicine.
Maintains the standards of patient care and implements the policies and procedures of the Medical Department.
Responsible for communicating problems identified involving personnel, medical staff, patients, families and the general public to the Clinic Manager.
Administrative duties such as assist with approving paid time off for medical providers at designated site(s),be involved in recruiting efforts as appropriate, perform annual performance reviews of Medical providers at designated site(s) as assigned.
Responsible for obtaining necessary continuing medical education credits. A significant portion of which should be specifically relevant to Indian Health issues.
Keep medical license, DEA registration and CPR certification current.
Other duties as assigned by Medical Director.
Experience and Skills
QUALIFICATIONS:
1. Licensed California Physician (Board Certified in Family Practice preferred). Out-of -state license is accepted, but must be able to obtain California license within one year.
2. Two (2) years clinical experience in direct delivery of primary care.
3. Sensitive to Indian culture and health needs.
4. Current DEA registration.
5. Current CPR card.
6. Indian preference. Preference in filling vacancies is give to qualified Indian candidates in accordance with the Indian Preference Act (Title 25, U.S. Code, Section 472 & 473). In other than the above, NVIH is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Job Benefits Up to $125K sign-on bonus, plus relocation for eligible new hire
Ample time for each patient appointment
Outpatient only - No on-call or weekend work
401k with employer match
Multiple loan repayment options
Generous PTO accrual
14 paid holidays
Dedicated time for administrative and supervision tasks
Option for faculty appointment and student and resident teaching
Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance benefits
Supplemental provider benefits including CME leave, CME funds, and license and DEA renewal fees
Possibility for additional generous sign-on bonus through the local hospital
Malpractice insurance included
Chico, California, is a beautiful Northern California city which boasts: Two residency programs, in Family Medicine and Psychiatry
Bidwell Park, one of the country's largest city parks, which stretches for 11 miles into the foothills of the Sierras
Lots of outdoor activities
A Level II trauma hospital with an ER and a Labor & Delivery ward, staffed by hospitalists and laborists
Median home value $450K
Worksite address
chico, CA, 95976, US
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