We offer:
•  Medical Insurance
•  Dental Insurance (no cost for employee)
•  Vision Insurance (no cost for employee)
•  Long Term Disability
•  Group Term Life and AD&D Insurance
•  Employee Assistance Program
•  Flexible Spending Accounts
•  12 Paid Holidays
•  3 Personal Days
•  10 Vacation Days
•  12 Sick Days
•  Metro reimbursement or free parking
•  Employer Matched 403b Retirement Plan

This is a great opportunity to make a difference!
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This position will pay $166,712.00 - $240,967.65 yearly. Salary is commensurate with experience.

POSITION SUMMARY:
Under the direction of the APLA Health Site Medical Director, provides primary medical care for adults at the Long Beach Health Center and other APLA Health clinical sites. The Long Beach Health Center physician participates in forming the health centers’ medical protocols and programs, in accordance with APLA policies. APLA Health’s focus is to provide primary medical care, mental health services and enabling services to low income lesbian, gay, bisexual and gender diverse individuals, as well as persons living with or at risk for HIV infection. The physician will also ensure that the Long Beach Health Center operates in a manner consistent with the community standards of medical practices.
  
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

•  In conjunction with the Chief Medical Officer or Long Beach Site Medical Director, and other senior management, responsible for full compliance with FQHC grant requirements.
•  Provides medical services at the Long Beach Health Center and other Los Angeles APLA Health clinical sites as assigned.
•  May be required to work as late as 8PM on certain days and some work on Saturdays may be required in the future.
•  Participates in the planning, coordination and evaluation of all medical activities at Long Beach Health Center.
•  Works in collaboration with the APLA Health Clinical Nurse Manager, Chief Medical Officer, QM department, and other clinical staff to develop, establish, optimize and implement clinical protocols and procedures and quality assurance/improvement plans.
•  Delivers primary care medical services, including, but not limited to, histories and physical exams, chronic and acute disease management, preventive health, and communicable diseases screenings, etc.
•  Delivers primary care, but not HIV specialty care, to persons living with HIV and HIV preventive care to those at risk for HIV.
•  Provides primary medical care, including hormone management, for transgender persons.
•  Orders, interprets, and evaluates diagnostic tests to identify and assess patient’s clinical problems and health care needs.
•  Records physical findings, and formulates prognoses, based on patient’s condition.
•  Establishes treatment plans, administers, furnishes, or recommends medications.
•  Participates in establishing and implementing standards of medical service and advises APLA Medical Directors on medical and administrative questions and policies as they relate to medical practices. Adheres to all APLA policies and protocols, including clinical guidelines for common conditions; and follows protocols for proper documentation in accordance with the medical director and the APLA quality management and compliance department. This also includes timely completion of charting, lab reviews and medication refills.
•  Conduct medical visits for at least 14 patients per full clinic day on average.
•  Investigates new medical procedures and techniques.
•  Participates in the quality assurance plan that includes the provider peer review program, documentation of quality indicators and sound program assessment methodologies.
•  Assures the integrity of electronic medical records in accordance with state and federal laws governing the creation, retention, and destruction of medical records related to client care.
•  On-call (by phone only) duties are required.
•  Admin time will be 10% of total hours worked per week, rounded to the nearest 20 min. A full-time provider (40 hrs.) will get 4 hrs. of admin time. One working 3 days/week (24 hours) will get 2.4 hours, which rounds to 2 hours 20 min.
**Work hours beyond clinic hours may be required to complete tasks and documentation.
OTHER DUTIES MAY BE ASSIGNED TO MEET BUSINESS NEEDS.

Skills

REQUIREMENTS:
Possession of a Doctor of Medicine (M.D.) or Doctor of Osteopathy (D.O.)Degree and a valid license to practice medicine issued by the California Medical Board with no pending or previous disciplinary action from any state licensing entity. Must have board certification or eligibility in a primary care specialty (Internal Medicine or Family Medicine); current DEA license and BCLS certification. Clinical experience in a Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC) or with medically underserved populations is preferred. Experience in utilization review and quality management is preferred. Experience implementing meaningful use indicators; familiarity with requirements and processes to become PCMH certified is preferred. Experience working with electronic health records, preferably eClinicalWorks, preferred. Must be eligible to participate in Medicare, Medi-Cal, F-PACT and other federal health programs. Provider must possess a National Provider Identification (NPI) number and a valid Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation Certificate. Once employed, the provider will be required to retain these qualifications throughout the length of employment.
WORKING CONDITIONS/PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
This is primarily an office position that requires only occasional bending, reaching, stooping, lifting and moving of office materials weighing 25 pounds or less. The position requires daily use of a personal computer and requires entering, viewing, and revising text and graphics on the computer terminal and on paper. Some local travel/driving required.
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:
Must possess a valid California driver’s license; proof of auto liability insurance; and have the use of a personal vehicle for work related purposes. COVID vaccination is required or medical/religious exemption. An Equal Opportunity Employer: minority/ female/transgender/disability/ veteran.


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