Physician; Urology

San Ysidro Health (SYHealth) Urologist will treat outpatients with urologic conditions within a large Federally Qualified Health Center serving patients across San Diego County. Scope includes general male and female urinary health (e.g., bladder dysfunction, kidney stones, and prostate, bladder and kidney cancer), and outpatient clinic-appropriate urologic procedures (e.g., cystoscopy). SYHealth Specialists support SYHealth Primary Care Providers (PCPs) and patients by providing specialty access within the SYHealth clinic system.

Collaborates with other Specialists and Primary Care Providers in a team-based care model with excellent support staff, providing patient-centered care to a diverse patient population.

• Provides consultative services for complex diagnostic or therapeutic problems as requested by other staff physicians.
• Evaluates and manages acute medical problems and chronic diseases.
• Screens and monitors chronic conditions.
• Provides detailed documentation in a timely manner for every patient encounter.
• Coordinates the preparation of reports and written documentation including medical records, as required by SYHealth, state and federal agencies.
• Maintains clear communication with referring PCPs.
• Provides clinical supervision for Nurses and assistants in examining room.
• May serve as a preceptor for Advanced Practice Providers (Physician Assistant and Nurse Practitioner).
• Occasional supervision of medical trainees (medical students and residents).
• Active participation in interdisciplinary team meetings.
• Enhances professional growth and development through participation in educational programs, in-service meetings and workshops. Remains current in literature pertaining to Specialty.
• Attends department meetings and meetings with clinical supervisor as required.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

• Remains up-to-date with SYHealth required trainings.
• Maintains and adheres to established departmental policies and procedures as needed, objectives, quality assurance program, safety, environmental and infection control standards.
• Attends meetings as required and participates in committees as directed.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

• Completion of clinical training in Urology
• Preferred: 2 years post-completion of clinical training.

• Graduate from accredited school of Medicine.

• Current CA MD/DO.
• DEA license.
• CPR certification.
• Board certified in Urology.

• Fluent oral and written communication skill in English.
• Preferred:
  Medical Spanish or experience working with translation services.

• Prolonged periods of standing and walking.
• Frequent sitting.
• May assist patients getting into exam table.
• Use of phone, computer, and mouse.
• Must be able to work in an outpatient clinic setting with moderate noise levels and controlled office temperatures.

Pre-employment requirements include I-9, physical, positive background and reference check results, complete application, new hire orientation, pre-employment PPDs. Compliance with all mandated vaccinations and all boosters is a term and condition of employment.