Staff Physician (Family Medicine)

Our newly renovated primary care clinic in Las Vegas is backed by Comprehensive Community Health Centers (CCHC), a long-standing California nonprofit healthcare organization. We’re excited to expand access to high-quality primary care for patients of all ages and are seeking a Primary Care Physician who thrives in a collaborative, patient-focused environment. 

STAFF PHYSICIAN (FAMILY MEDICINE) JOB SUMMARY

Provides primary and preventive care by diagnosing and treating diseases, injuries, and other disorders.  

STAFF PHYSICIAN (FAMILY MEDICINE) ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Provide medical services to the patients of CCHC, inclusive of all functions necessary to provide quality medical care.
• To stabilize and refer when necessary patients presenting to office in need of urgent care regardless of whether the patient falls within the category normally seen by that physician.
• To examine and treat any patient assigned to another provider or assist in the triaging and rescheduling should that other provider be unable to attend or complete their office duties for emergency reasons.
• To complete the patient charts according to the usual accepted standards of the medical practice and according to the specific requirements set forth by the medical record criteria requirements.
• To assist in obtaining lab specimens from their patients should difficulty be encountered in obtaining such specimens.
• To complete administrative projects as assigned by the Medical Director.
• To complete any requirements needed to maintain a medical license, board certification or admitting privileges at the hospital to which they admit their patients.
• To participate in the on-call schedule as set forth by the Medical Director.
• To supervise Nurse Practitioners and Physician Assistants in the area of the physicians specialty.
• To serve as preceptor for medical students, nurse practitioners, physician assistant students, and residents as assigned by the Medical Director.
• To be familiar with and adhere to all of the medical offices policy and procedure manuals. 
• Serving as supervisory physician for the mid-level providers regarding clinical issues and State regulatory requirements.
• To participate in any Quality Assurance activities of this medical practice and assist with any audits necessary to complete QA activities or specific program requirements.
• Continually advise administration of any issues that may impact the practice.
• Perform other related duties assigned by the Medical Director.

 STAFF PHYSICIAN (FAMILY MEDICINE)  EDUCATION, TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE

• Graduate from an accredited medical school with a degree of Doctor of Medicine (MD) or Doctor of Osteopathy (DO).
• Completion of an accredited residency.
• Board certification or board eligible in specialty.
• Unrestricted license to practice within California.
• Valid DEA.
• PALS or NRP, ACLS may be required.

PATIENT INTERACTION EXPECTATIONS

• Greet patients before they greet you
• Listen, respond, and make eye contact with every patient 
• Personalize interactions with each patient
• Explain to each patient the process of care
• Provide patients with updates throughout their visit