Family Practice - Without OB Physician at Clinicas del Camino Real summary:
A Family Practice Physician provides comprehensive medical care by examining patients, diagnosing conditions, prescribing treatments and medications, and promoting preventive health measures. They review patient history, order diagnostic tests, administer vaccinations, and refer to specialists when necessary. This role requires a medical license and focuses on improving community health through quality care and patient education.
Quality Cares Starts with Clinicas!
BENEFITS:
This is an excellent opportunity to work for an organization that truly makes a difference in the community. Clinicas Del Camino Real, Inc. offers a competitive salary and excellent benefit package including full malpractice insurance with tail coverage; full medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurance coverage; pension profit sharing program; 403(b) program; and generous holiday, vacation, sick and continued education leave.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
The Family Practice Physician will be expected to:
- Reviews patient file/record, including allergies, problems, medications, and immunization status.
- Elicits and records information about patient s medical history.
- Examines patients for symptoms or physical information.
- Orders or executes various tests, analyses, and diagnostic images to provide information on patient s condition.
- Analyzes reports and findings of tests and examination and diagnoses condition of patient.
- Administers or prescribes treatments.
- Determines and prescribes medication, dosage, and schedule, given the patient s condition and allergies.
- Discusses any possible side effects to medication or immunization with patient.
- Prescribes and administers vaccinations to immunize patient from communicable diseases.
- Promotes health by advising patients about diet, hygiene, and methods for prevention of disease.
- Provides prenatal care to pregnant women, delivers babies, and provides postnatal care to mothers and infants.
- Performs surgical procedures commensurate with surgical competency.
- Refers patients to medical specialist for consultant services when necessary for patient s wellbeing.
- Documents the patient s visit including medical history, physical exam, diagnosis, and plan of action.
- Follows up with patient regarding progress in high risk or emergency cases.
- Conducts physical examinations to provide information needed for admission to school, consideration for employment, or eligibility for insurance coverage.
REQUIREMENTS:
- Must be a graduate of an accredited school of medicine and licensed to practice medicine in the state of California by the Medical Board of California.
Keywords:
family practice, primary care, patient examination, diagnosis, treatment planning, medication prescribing, vaccinations, preventive health, patient education, medical licensing