Physician Associate Medical Director

• Provides direct medical care to patients from all age groups and a variety of backgrounds. This includes but not limited to, management of acute and chronic conditions, preventive services, pediatrics and prenatal services.
• Provides inpatient and after -hours care as required (county and specialty specific)
• Directs patient care operations and quality assurance related to professional medical and health care services.
• Serves on a consultative basis to assist the site manager, health educator, and other support staff in the performance of his/her responsibilities.
• Act as a medical resource for all clinical and non-clinical staff through consultation on the assessment, management and treatment of complicated cases, chart review, co-signing, and case conferences.
• Lead improvements efforts in clinic flow, patient scheduling and service delivery

• Coordinates with the Site Manager to perform administrative responsibilities which include recruitment, orientation, supervision of the clinical staff (physicians, mid-levels, and nurses)
• Conducts performance evaluations of professional personnel.
• Develops and revises work procedures to expedite improved levels of delivery of services to patients.
• Participates in (re)credentialing and privileging of clinical staff.
• Mentors and supports providers in their daily clinical practice.

• Represents La Clinica de La Raza and site to the medical community and specific institutions as requested and as necessary, within guidelines provided by the agency.
• Provides perspective to Chief Medical Officer on any/all issues of concern to the site or agency. This includes input on strategic planning, clinical operations, program development and grant management.
• Other duties assigned by supervisor.

• Knowledge and experience with Electronic Health Record programs, such as NextGen or Epic.
• Knowledge of the information and techniques needed to diagnose and treat human injuries, diseases, and deformities. This includes symptoms, treatment alternatives, drug properties and interactions, and preventive health-care measures.
• High degree of interpersonal competence with both staff and patients, and thorough knowledge of evidence-based care.
• Good time management skills and evidence-based approaches to medical care.
• Cultural competence working in diverse/low-income communities.

• Ability to deal courteously and effectively with a diverse patient population and maintain good working relationships with professional colleagues and other staff.
• Ability to work courteously and effectively as a team member to support the established quality and productivity standards established for the clinic; work independently; exercise good judgment; communicate effectively orally and in writing, make and thorough manner with speed and accuracy with minimal supervision.
• Ability and willingness to work under pressure and as part of an interdisciplinary team.
• Demonstrate flexibility and ability to accept changes gracefully.
• Ability to work across cultures and demonstrate support of diversity, equity and inclusion.
• Ability to keep accurate and clear records of patient information.
• Top-notch time management skills and evidence-based approaches to medical care
• English/Spanish proficiency preferred but not required.

• MD/DO/NO/PA degree from a recognized University
• Five to seven years of experience working in primary care clinic setting with supervisorial responsibilities.
• Requires board certification in one of the disciplines listed above. In the absence of a board certification, candidate must be board eligible and become board certified within 2 years of employment.
• Must hold a current BLS (Basic Life Support) Certificate. You will have 30-day grace period to obtain your certificate from the date of hire.
• Requires valid California license and DEA.

Salary: $235,754-$278,349 DOE