Ambulatory Primary Care Physician Leader - Community Health Centers

About The Position

Riverside University Health System is expanding services and access to care throughout Riverside County! We have opportunities for board-certified Family Medicine physicians passionate about providing exceptional, state-of-the-art care to some of the most vulnerable and diverse patient populations in our region. The RUHS Community Health Centers are federally qualified health centers (FQHCs) located throughout the County. Providers employed with our clinics may be eligible for numerous federal, state, and local student loan repayment programs.

Current Opportunities: Perris and Indio

Ambulatory Care Physician Leader Benefits

Competitive base salary up to $317,358Desert clinics eligible for salary differential CME reimbursement/leave ($1500 reimbursement/5 days paid)Annual leave accrual/11 paid county holidaysComprehensive health, dental, vision, life, disability insuranceCALPERS pension planMalpractice and tail coverage

About RUHS

RUHS is a large, county health system, comprised of the Medical Center and main campus specialty clinics, the Community Health Centers, and the departments of Behavioral and Public Health. The collegial relationships within the health system allow for a number of opportunities for physicians interested in serving, training, teaching, and learning. Visit the RUHS channel on YouTube for more information.

About Riverside County

Riverside County is located in Inland Southern California, approximately an hour from Los Angeles and 2 hours from San Diego. Whether it is a stroll through historic downtown Riverside, an afternoon in Temecula’s wine country, or a round of golf on a world-class course in Palm Springs, Riverside County has something for everyone. Riverside County offers affordable housing, a thriving, diverse, and progressive community, excellent higher education, and the hidden gem of the Joshua Tree National Park!

Things To Do

Close proximity to Big Bear Lake and Idyllwild for winter activitiesAmazing hiking trails throughout Riverside CountyHistoric Mission Inn Hotel located in Downtown RiversideClose proximity to Joshua Tree National ParkBeach cities are less than 1 hour away

Recruiter: Angela Levinson/ alevinson@rivco.org/ 951-955-5562.

Examples Of Essential Duties

Conduct medical examinations for patients; diagnose medical conditions; screen for and provide resources as needed for social determinates of health; order diagnostic testing; prescribe and administer treatment and/or medication. Assist in directing and supervising the work of residents, interns and medical students in an assigned field. Act as a resource to Nurse Practitioners and Physician Assistants in the group. Demonstrate professionalism in all actions, including interpersonal skills, as well as compliance with RUHS policies and organizational objectives, including organizational mission and values. Maintain documentation of care to substantiate coding, in accordance with standards required by Joint Commission, Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA), state, and federal guidelines; maintain appropriate records and complete medical documentation, including review of labs and diagnostic testing within the RUHS policy guidelines. Consult with members of other agencies concerning problems related to the operation of public health programs. Act as the primary consultant to staff regarding the medical aspects of the public health programs; review public health programs to ensure compliance with state policies and regulations. Instruct Registered Nurses and other medical staff in the care and treatment of patients; determine necessity for referral and refer persons requiring special diagnostic procedures or treatment to appropriate sources. Participate in clinical quality programs, including responsibility for own quality metrics and compliance with RUHS policy and state and federal requirements; address patient quality metrics at each clinical encounter.

Minimum Qualifications

Experience: Successful completion of a residency training program accredited by the Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education (ACGME) OR by the American Osteopathic Association (AOA) and Board Certification in that medical specialty (required by time of hire).

License/Certificate: Possession of a current valid Physician's and Surgeon's Certificate issued by the State of California without restrictions. Possession of a current valid Drug Enforcement Agency registration.

Possession of a valid California Driver's License may be required.

Knowledge of: The principles and practices of modern medicine; current techniques, procedures and equipment applicable to primary care or the specialized medical field; principles of effective supervision.

Ability to: Plan, organize, direct, and coordinate specialized medical services; perform specialized medical services; supervise and instruct professional and technical personnel; develop and present educational programs for medical students, interns, resident physicians, and ancillary medical staff; maintain records and prepare comprehensive reports; work effectively with staff, patients and others.

SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION

Reasonable Accommodations

The County of Riverside is committed to providing reasonable accommodation to applicants as required by the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and Fair Employment and Housing Act (FEHA). If you are a qualified individual and need a reasonable accommodation to take this exam, contact the recruiter before taking the exam. For additional information and the accommodation form, visit the Disability Access Office web page at: http://dao.rc-hr.com

Veterans’ Preference

The County has a Veterans Preference Policy. Upload a copy of your (or your spouse’s) Member-4 Form DD-214 (or NGB-22) indicating dates of service, and a copy of your spouse’s letter of disability (if applicable) with your application. For privacy reasons, it is recommended that you remove your social security information from the document(s). A Human Resources Representative will review the materials and determine if you qualify for veterans’ preference. See the policy here ( Download PDF reader ).

Pre-Employment

All employment offers are contingent upon successful completion of both a pre-employment physical exam, including a drug/alcohol test, and a criminal background investigation, which involves fingerprinting. (A felony or misdemeanor conviction may disqualify the applicant from County employment).

Probationary Period

As an Approved Local Merit System, all County of Riverside employees, except those serving "At Will," are subject to the probationary period provisions as specified in the applicable Memorandum of Understanding, County Resolution, or Salary Ordinance. Temporary and Per Diem employees serve at the pleasure of the agency/department head.

What’s Next?

Open to All Applicants

This recruitment is open to all applicants. Applicants who are current County of Riverside employees and/or current employees of The Riverside University Health System may be considered before other applicants depending on the volume of applications received.

Application Period

BASED ON THE NUMBER OF APPLICATIONS RECEIVED, THIS POSTING MAY CLOSE WITHOUT NOTICE.

Applications received prior to the closing date will be considered based on the information submitted. Changes or alterations cannot be accepted. All applicants must submit a complete application by the closing date of this recruitment. No late applications will be permitted.

Include relevant work experience details on resume and/or application.

Applicants who fail to provide information demonstrating they possess the position requirements may not be considered further in the application process. A description of job duties directly copied from the job classification or job posting will not be considered.

Upload a copy of any license(s), official/unofficial transcript(s), degrees, and/or related employment documents to your NeoGov account. If your education was completed outside of the United States, you will need to provide a copy of your Foreign Education Equivalency evaluation from a member of the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services ( NACES ) or Association of International Credential Evaluators, Inc. ( AICE ).

For questions regarding this recruitment contact the recruiter, Angela Levinson :

alevinson@rivco.org / 951-955-5562

General Application Information

Please read and follow any special application instructions on this posting. Click the 'Apply' link located on this page to submit your application. For instructions on the application process, examinations, Veteran's preference, pre-employment accommodation or other employment questions, please refer to our web site, www.rc-hr.com . A pre-employment physical examination and background check may be required.