Clinic Physician - Gastroenterologist
Description Community Health Centers of America is hiring for a full-time Gastroenterologist to work in our clinic in the Fresno, CA area. Possibly will also work in contracted long-term care facilities. You will be responsible for diagnosing and treating patients in the clinic setting. Community Health Centers of America is a premier multi-specialty group focused on improving the health of the community through excellence in clinical care. Our goal is to provide better care to the patient with a collaborative, supportive, respectful, and productive work environment for its healthcare professionals. Job Description: Helps patients by evaluating medical conditions. Develops and implements treatment plans, including prescriptions. Monitors and evaluates treatment results. Evaluates patients by interviewing patient, family, and other persons; conducting physical examinations; observing behaviors; reviewing medical history and related documents; selecting, administering, and ordering laboratory tests and evaluating results. Develops treatment plans by determining nature and extent of medical conditions. Maintains interdisciplinary treatment by reviewing treatment plans and progress, and consulting and collaborating with primary care physicians, mental health therapists, nurses, and other health care providers. Assures quality and safe service for patients and staff by enforcing policies, procedures, standards, rules, Joint Commission for Accreditation of Health Care Organizations requirements, and legal regulations; participating in utilization reviews; and remaining available for emergency consultations. Maintains historical records by documenting symptoms, medications, and treatment events and writing summaries. Updates job knowledge by participating in continuing medical educational opportunities, reading professional publications, maintaining personal networks, and participating in professional organizations. Enhances department and organization reputation by accepting ownership for accomplishing new and different requests and exploring opportunities to add value to job accomplishments. Our healthcare professionals enjoy competitive benefits, including: Highly competitive salary and Sign-On Bonus! Manageable work schedules, providers are not required to work evenings or weekends (call coverage provided) Comprehensive health benefits Malpractice insurance Generous paid time off 401(k) plan with employer matching CME paid week off and allowance of $2,000 annually PSLF eligible Opportunity to work with a diverse range of professionals A professionally challenging environment with a mix of disease acuity A career with administrative freedom - appropriate support staff is supplied Access to charting system that has been designed for quick and easy billing. Dictation available (including, but not limited to Dragon). We are looking for skilled, self-motivated, and enthusiastic Providers. If you are interested, please submit your resume. Salary: $250,000.00 - $350,000.00 per year, depending on experience Benefits: 401(k) 401(k) matching Dental insurance Employee assistance program Flexible schedule Health insurance Life insurance Loan forgiveness Malpractice insurance Paid time off Professional development assistance Referral program Relocation assistance Visa sponsorship Vision insurance License/Certification: California MD/DO license (Required) Work Location: In person Schedule: Day shift Monday to Friday No nights No weekends
Requirements
POSITION REQUIREMENTS: Must possess a degree in medicine and a valid license from the California Medical Board. Experience: 3-5 years of related experience preferred; or equivalent combination of education and experience Licenses/Certifications: Appropriate certifications and/or licensures Current BLS/ACLS required Current DEA required In depth knowledge of legal medical guidelines and medicine best practices SKILLS: Excellent verbal and written communication Active listening and active learning Flexibility to work with a variety of people, differing in ages, personalities, and backgrounds Time management skills to be able to see a high number of patients Interpersonal skills, compassion, and empathy to build positive relationships with patients and colleagues Critical thinking Social perceptiveness Complex problem solving Respect patient confidentiality Apply To This Job