Physician,Primary Care Addiction Medicine Job Ventura area,California USA,Doctor/Physician

Position: Physician, Primary Care with Addiction Medicine
PAYROLL TITLE: Primary Care Clinic Physician

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New Hire Incentive:New hires may be eligible for a one-time New Hire Incentive up to 10% of the current annual base wage. (Subject to the applicable section of the UAPD MOA (Sec. 712).
Deferred Compensation –Eligible to participate in the County’s 401(k) Shared Savings Plan and/or the Section 457 Plan. The position is eligible for up to a 3% match on your 401(k) contributions.
Health Plans –Medical, Dental, and Vision Plans for you and your dependents. You are afforded a flexible credit allowance of up to $25,558 annually.
Flexible Spending Accounts –Employees may also participate in the Flexible Spending Accounts which increase their spending power by reimbursing them with pre-tax dollars for IRS-approved dependent care and health care expenses.
Pension Plan –Both the County and you contribute to the County’s Retirement Plan and to Social Security. If you are eligible, you may establish reciprocity with other public retirement systems, such as CalPERS.
Holidays –13 paid days per year which includes two (2) scheduled floating holidays.
Professional Memberships –Incumbents are also entitled to County-paid memberships in professional organizations related to their position up to $750 per fiscal year.
Other Benefits –Other benefits include Disability Plans, Employee Assistance Program, Life Insurance, Continuing Medical Education, Benefit Reimbursement Program, Loan Forgiveness, and a Wellness Program.

The Primary Care Clinic Physician is an At-Will classification.

Duties may include but are not limited to the following:

Provides comprehensive primary care services to patients of all ages, focusing on preventive care, chronic disease management, and acute care.
Conducts addiction medicine consults and manages patients with substance use disorders using evidence-based treatments.
Collaborates with a multidisciplinary team, including addiction counselors, nurses, and support staff, to provide integrated care. Consults with other physicians and providers, refers patients to specialists when necessary, and works with other healthcare staff, such as nurses, assistants, and other physicians.
Participates in care coordination and contributes to patient-centered care strategies.
Ensures timely documentation and compliance with medical regulations and clinic policies.
May train and act as a preceptor for fellows and/or residents located at community clinics.
Provides complete, comprehensive, family-oriented, culturally sensitive clinical care for patients including obtaining medical histories, performing physical examinations, making diagnoses, and treating patients.
Prescribes medications and treatment, monitors patients’ progress, and adapts treatment as required.
Advises patients concerning evidence-based lifestyle changes that improve patient health and works with patients to develop self-management goals.
Gives or determines the need for medical tests, orders laboratory tests as necessary; interprets medical tests.
Keeps accurate and timely medical records and charts and adheres to documentation policies. Prepares various records such as progress notes, comprehensive care plans, summaries, etc. Documents gathered information in medical record as required by policies.
Participates in meetings, conferences, and training sessions as determined by Ambulatory Care administration.
Complies with medical laws (for example, HIPAA).
Performs other related duties as assigned.

These are entrance requirements to the recruitment process and assure neither continuance in the process nor invitation to an interview.

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE

Completion of an ACGME-accredited residency program
Degree in Medicine (either Doctor of medicine or Doctor of Osteopathy)
At least 3 years of residency training
Current state medical license and state DEA license

NECESSARY SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:Must be able to meet the VCMC Medical Staff Credentialing requirements as outlined in the Medical Staff Bylaws.

Board certification in Family Medicine or Internal Medicine
Board certified or Board eligible in Addiction Medicine.

HIGHLY DESIRED:

Experience in both Primary Care and Addiction…


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