Physician - Family Medicine

Position Purpose:

Provide Family Medicine physician services at a Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC) with the opportunity to teach medical students

Essential Functions:

Information provided below is a general description of responsibilities; it is not intended to provide an all-inclusive list of responsibilities and may change depending on the needs of CUSM

• Provide a wide range of primary care services at a high volume, community-based health clinic in an underserved area
• Opportunity to teach medical students, faculty rank to be determined
• Provide medical supervision and clinical oversight to all mid-level staff, as requested/assigned
• Follow and adhere to a monthly provider schedule
• Work with associated local hospitals for coordination of care of health center patients and activities
• Comply with the policies and procedures applicable to the FQHC location; all relevant Federal/State laws and regulations; all County of San Bernardino policies, procedures, and standard practices
• Maintain records of medical care using the Electronic Health Record (EHR) and completion of documentation (e.g. off work orders, disability forms, etc.) as required by the Public Health Director or designee
• Engage in service-level practice to ensure appropriate supervision of mid-levels in accordance with all regulatory requirements, local, state and federal. This includes supervision and clinical oversight of all mid-level practitioners
• Provide and adhere to current evidence-based clinical guidelines, standards of care, standard of practice in the provision of health center services
• Assist in developing and implementing policies, procedures, and practice guidelines for primary care mid-level practitioners
• Participate in continuous quality improvement, peer reviews, and chart audit activities based on identified HRSA performance measures

Essential Requirements:

1. MD/DO degree with specialty board certification and eligibility for a California medical license.
2. Evidence of successful collaboration and interdisciplinary work in a medical education environment.
3. Demonstrated commitment to support the mission of the university and the vision to inspire, motivate, and empower students to become excellent physicians, scientists, and leaders.
4. Commitment to diversity and inclusion as part of our conviction that the presence of diversity enriches an institution of higher learning.
5. Eligibility for appointment as Assistant or Associate Professor in the interdisciplinary Department of Medical Education.
6. Documentation of relevant scholarly and research activity.
7. Outstanding communication skills in writing, speaking, presenting, and listening; display a collaborative and entrepreneurial spirit.
8. Ability to handle sensitive situations and information with discretion.
9. Demonstrated ability to interact professionally with diplomacy, patience, and courtesy with diverse individuals; ability to establish and maintain effective and cooperative working relationships while providing exceptional customer service.
10. Ability to develop and deliver presentations.
11. Demonstrated oral and written communication skills to communicate and interact effectively with colleagues, faculty, students, and visitors.
12. Ability to supervise, advise, train and assess peers and students; including organizing, prioritizing, and scheduling assignments. Ability to foster a cooperative work environment.
13. Demonstrated skill in working independently and completing assignments according to defined goals and objectives. Ability to effectively prioritize and deliver assignments under pressure of deadlines, and with frequent interruptions and competing priorities. Must be able to adjust priorities quickly, multitask with excellent organizational skills.
14. Demonstrated experience in a fast paced, high volume environment.
15. Demonstrated high attention to detail. Demonstrated skill in analyzing information to define and follow up on problems or objectives. Can identify solutions and independently act toward solving problems.
16. Demonstrated proficient skill in effectively using a computer and applications such as Microsoft Office 365 (Outlook, Word, Excel, and Power Point).
17. Ability to sit or stand for long periods of time and use computer; stand, walk, bend, intermittently throughout the day. Ability to work in a university environment; moderate changes in temperature and noise.
18. Must successfully complete and pass a pre-employment background check

Preferred Qualifications:

1. Experience with college/university personnel, policies and procedures as well as current trends in higher education
2. Demonstrated knowledge and skills in program planning, project management, and academic administration
3. Previous experience with LCME accreditation process and requirements

FTE distribution:

Clinical:                                  100%

Salary Range:

The expected base pay for this position is $200,000-$250,000/year.

Salary may vary based on faculty rank, the scope of the position, and qualifications of the applicant. In addition to salary, CUSM offers a comprehensive benefits package and professional development funds.