The Primary Care Physician provides assessment, evaluation, planning, and treatment aligned with evidence-based guidelines and performs at the highest professional standards of clinical practice in their specialty. The physician collaborates with external referring physicians to provide continuous care, and assist patients with appropriate treatment and follow up as clinically indicated. The primary care physician works alongside an interdisciplinary team and works with other professional colleagues to manage a clinical panel and maintain a clinical practice that is high quality, patient-centered, and equitable for all patients they serve.

QUALIFICATIONS

All job qualifications listed indicate the minimum level necessary to perform this job proficiently.

CERTIFICATIONS, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS

Minimum: Doctor of Medicine degree (MD) or Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine degree (DO) and valid license to practice the state of CA. Board certified in internal medicine or family medicine. (Applicants must at least be in the process of finishing residency and becoming eligible for board certification with plans to attain certification timely for starting clinical practice at a Cottage clinic.) Must meet all requirements for membership and unrestricted clinical privileges of the CH Medical Staff. DEA and BLS

TECHNICAL REQUIREMENTS

Minimum: Strong understanding of examination methodologies and diagnostics. Excellent knowledge of infectious diseases, their symptoms and epidemiology. Broad knowledge of common medication, side effects, and contraindications. In-depth knowledge of legal medical guidelines and medicine best practices.

YEARS OF RELATED WORK EXPERIENCE

Minimum: Proven experience as a physician