Staff Physician - Venice Family Clinic - Simms/Mann Health & Wellness Center
UCLA
Application
Details
Posted: 08-Nov-24
Location: Santa Monica, California
Salary: Open
Categories:
Physicians/Surgeons
Internal Number: 144272728
Description
Venice FamilyClinic is a leader in providing comprehensive, high-quality primary health careto people in need with compassion, dignity and respect. In November 2021,Venice Family Clinic merged with South Bay Family Health Care, uniting morethan a century of experience helping patients regardless of their income,insurance or immigration status. The organization now has more than 500 staffwho serve 45,000 people from the Santa Monica Mountains through the South Bay.We have 17 locations plus two mobile clinics and an expansive street medicineprogram for people experiencing homelessness. Read more about us at venicefamilyclinic.org.
The VeniceFamily Clinic is a community health center that provides quality health care topeople in need. Our physicians are committed to the populations we serve and tothe mission of the clinic. Under the leadership of the Chief Medical Officer,the Venice Family Clinic physician evaluates, treats, and makes appropriatediagnostic and specialty referrals for our patients. The physician is anintegral part of the clinic staff, providing leadership and expertise onmedical and patient care issues. Because the Venice Family Clinic has a largevolunteer program, the staff physician has a unique role in orienting andproviding technical support to the volunteer medical providers. Thisresponsibility includes providing a positive role model, ensuring thatvolunteers understand Venice Family Clinic procedures and providing continuityof care for patients. The physician works cooperatively all Clinic departmentsincluding nursing, pharmacy, clinic coordinators, and Mental Health staff. Theposition requires flexibility in days and hours for clinical care, as someevening are included in the weekly schedule. This is a 100% position.
Salary range: $220000.00-$235000.00 Annual
Qualifications
Possession of active California Medical License
Board Certified physician in Family Medicine, Med/Peds, Pediatrics or Internal Medicine.
Knowledge of medical problems of minority, medically underserved populations, and the homeless.
Ability to speak Spanish such that an interpreter is not routinely needed during medicalexams. - Preferred
Skill in providing general adult and pediatric medical care in a high-volume clinic setting.
Able to manage a wide range of chronic illnesses especially diabetes and obesity.
Ability to teach and supervise residents and medical students.
Ability to work as a team with multi-disciplinary staff, different medical specializations, mental health providers, other staff and volunteer physicians, and mid-level practitioners.
Willingness to learn and fully utilize our Electronic Health Record to meet meaningful use requirements
At UCLA Health, you can help heal humankind, one patient at a time by improving health, alleviating suffering and delivering acts of kindness. As you do, you’ll achieve great things in your life and your career. We’re a world-class health organization with four hospitals consistently recognized among the nation’s very best as well as an internationally-renowned medical school, primary and specialty care clinics and much more. Within our dynamic, innovative and growing organization, you’ll find exceptional opportunities to make the most of your abilities in a supportive, empowering and inclusive environment. If you embrace our values of Integrity, Compassion, Respect, Teamwork, Excellence and Discovery we invite you to see all you can accomplish at UCLA Health.