Primary Care Physicians: Health Advocates Delivering Patient-Centered Care

Who we are: La Clínica de La Raza is a community-based health center committed to providing culturally appropriate, high-quality, and accessible health care to the diverse communities of the San Francisco Bay Area. We have spent over 40 years advocating for and creating a health home for the many that have been denied access to care. As health care activists, we are dedicated to making sure individuals who do not have health coverage get the same level of quality healthcare as those who have it. From our genesis as a community health center in 1971, we understood that we cannot heal our communities without also addressing the economic and social factors that affect health. Many times, this requires that we go outside and provide services in other settings to build the bridge that links individuals to our health center for preventive and primary care. Over 90,000 individuals come to La Clínica because it is a welcoming place that addresses the whole person, coordinating and connecting them to a broad network of services to improve and maintain their health and well-being. While we are still known for our activism and spirit of social justice, we are also proud to have grown into a sophisticated provider of primary health care services with 35 sites across Alameda, Contra Costa and Solano counties.

Be part of an excellent care team: At La Clínica, you will be able to provide primary care and obstetric care in both outpatient and inpatient settings, allowing you to practice full scope internal medicine. You will deliver care to a resilient patient population that is ethnically diverse and medically complex, with the aim of achieving optimal health outcomes for every patient. We attract and retain engaged staff by supporting providers in their pursuits of a meaningful role and offering opportunities in mentorship, quality initiatives and preceptorships. La Clínica is committed to continued physician education; we hold monthly county-wide and site level provider education meetings which include morbidity and mortality case presentations and other specific topics of interest. You will do this work alongside energetic comrades who are dedicated to an exceptional patient experience just as they are committed to health innovation and delivery of quality care. As a physician, you will be surrounded by a collaborative care team that is invested in your success and shares ownership of tasks to help improve your efficiency as a provider. We offer robust perks including educational leave plus stipend, license reimbursement, FTCA malpractice coverage, and flexible work schedules. In addition, we are a National Health Service Corps (NHSC) approved site for tax free loan repayment. Our clinics are located in the thriving Bay Area known for its cultural diversity, beautiful weather, highly sought after schools and year-round recreational activities.

Additionally, you could be eligible for the CCHP incentive dollars specifically targeting recruitment and workforce development. For physicians, this could mean a total of $30,000 for MD/DO to be paid in two installments as follows:

1. $15,000 after two months and completion of credentialing with health plans
2. $15,000 at the completion of one year of commitment. Signing bonus will be prorated by FTE, down to a minimum of 0.50 FTE

Got Med School Debt? Get up to $100K in Student Loan Repayment!

Need help paying off your student loans? There’s help. Qualified health care clinicians could receive student loan repayment in return for serving at National Health Services Corps-approved sites.

New this year, the National Health Service Corps has:

• Increased the award amounts: up to $75,000 for primary care medical and women’s health providers.
• Added a $5,000 Spanish-language proficiency award enhancement.

The National Health Service Corps Loan Repayment Program is currently accepting applications. Don’t miss your opportunity! Find out more and apply today!

Learn more about each of the three loan repayment programs below.

1. NHSC Loan Repayment Program - awards up to $75,000 in exchange for a two-year commitment to provide primary medical, dental, or mental/behavioral health care at approved sites in high-need, underserved areas. All other health professionals can receive up to $50,000 in awards. NHSC LRP recipients are eligible to extend their service and potentially pay off all of their educational debt with continuation contracts.
2. NHSC Substance Use Disorder Workforce Loan Repayment Program - provides up to $75,000 in exchange for a three-year commitment from health care professionals who provide substance use disorder (SUD) treatment services at NHSC-approved SUD treatment facilities.
3. NHSC Rural Community Loan Repayment Program - Providers in rural communities may apply to the NHSC Rural Community LRP, which awards up to $100,000 for three years of service.

Major Areas of Responsibility include but are not limited to:

Healthcare Delivery

• Deliver evidenced based care that supports our aim for improved health outcomes, exceptional patient experience and efficient use of resources.
• Perform routine, acute, urgent, preventive, curative, and rehabilitative medical care to patients and determine appropriate regimen.
• Prescribe medications, treatments or therapies and order medical diagnostic or clinical tests
• Explain medical procedures or test results to patients or family members
• Analyze test data or images to inform diagnosis or treatment.

Patient Experience

• Deliver well and chronic disease care with cultural humility to a diverse patient population of all ages.
• Have flexibility in meeting patients’ needs, and participating in the call pool and rotational Saturday clinics.
• Develop a positive rapport with patients and families to foster the physician/patient relationship.

Collaboration & Mentorship

• Serve as a member of the cross-functional team of providers, consulting with mid-levels on the assessment, management and treatment of complicated cases, chart review, co-signing, and case conferences.
• Suggest improvements for clinic flow, patient scheduling and service delivery, and collaborate professionally with interdisciplinary team members, including providers, health educators, medical assistants, registered nurses, and case managers.
• Provide direction to medical assistants regarding patient care as needed.

Minimum Job Requirements

Knowledge

• Knowledge and experience with Electronic Health Record programs, such as NextGen or Epic.
• Knowledge of the information and techniques needed to diagnose and treat human injuries, diseases, and deformities. This includes symptoms, treatment alternatives, drug properties and interactions, and preventive health-care measures
• High degree of interpersonal competence with both staff and patients, and thorough knowledge of evidence based care
• Cultural competence working in diverse/low income communities

Abilities

• Ability to deal courteously and effectively complex patient profiles, and maintain good working relationships with other staff
• Must have the physical stamina to function effectively in a position that involves heavy lifting (50lbs)
• Ability to work courteously and effectively as a team member to support the quality/efficiency standards established for the clinic; work independently; exercise good judgment; communicate effectively orally and in writing, make and thorough manner with speed and accuracy with minimal supervision
• Ability and willingness to work under pressure and as part of an interdisciplinary team
• Demonstrate flexibility and ability to accept changes gracefully
• Ability to work across cultures and demonstrate support of diversity, equity and inclusion.
• Ability to keep accurate and clear records of patient information
• Top-notch time management skills and evidence based approaches to medical care
• English/Spanish proficiency preferred but not required

Experience and Other Certifications

• MD/DO degree from a recognized University, one to two years of experience working in primary care clinic setting
• Requires board certification in Internal Medicine. In the absence of a board certification, candidate must be board eligible and become board certified within 2 years of employment
• Requires valid California license and DEA
• Must hold a current BLS (Basic Life Support) Certificate. You will have a 30-day grace period to obtain your certificate from the date of hire.