- Salary
- $222k – $236k/yr
- Location
- Red Bluff, CA, CA, US
- Department
- Healthcare
- Education
- Certification
- Source
- GovernmentJobs
Description
Please Note: Salary is negotiable based on qualifications and experience.
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Tehama County Health Services Agency is committed to a healthy community. We provide integrated services to Tehama County residents through education, prevention, assessment, intervention, treatment, and follow up. Our staff are valued for their contributions to client care, whether they work in direct services or are in key support roles. We collaborate, communicate, and support each other so we can focus on what's most important, the overall health of our clients. Every position is a key position at Health Services. We value input, good communication, and collaboration within our organization as well as with our agency partners. If you would enjoy working with people who are committed to the health of our residents, then our agency would like to hear from you.
About the Position:
The Physician / Surgeon serves as a treatment provider to patients at the Health Services Agency, Juvenile Detention Facility, the Jail and other community health settings as assigned. The incumbent examines, diagnoses and administers treatment and performs minor surgical operations to patients. This position supervises and instructs nurse practitioners, physician's assistants, medical assistants and nursing personnel in the care of surgical and medical cases. In addition, this position plays a strategic and critical role in collaborating with other healthcare providers and community agencies to provide comprehensive services to clients and families.
- Examines, diagnoses and administers treatment and performs minor surgical operations to patients at the Health Services Agency Clinic; orders laboratory work and reviews laboratory reports; prescribes medications and authorizes medication refills in accordance with Agency protocol and State regulations and prepared formulary; admits patients to acute care hospital as needed; monitors patient progress and maintains patient charts and case histories, will be required to serve on-call as appropriate to accomplish these tasks, etc.
- Administers medical care to patients in a clinic or community setting; including dispensing and injecting medications and providing medical treatments.
- Supervises and instructs nurse practitioners, physician's assistants, medical assistants and nursing personnel in the care of surgical and medical cases.
- Equivalent to the completion of twelfth (12th) grade and graduation from an accredited medical school with a Medical Degree.
- Two (2) years of professional experience as a physician and surgeon is desirable.
License & Special Requirements:
- Requires a valid California driver's license.
- Must possess, or be willing to obtain, a national provider identifier (NPI).
- Requires a valid license to practice as a physician and surgeon issued by the Medical Board of California or the Osteopathic Medical Board of California.
- Must complete periodic continuing education coursework as required to maintain active licensure.
- Must be an enrolled provider in Medicare and Medi-Cal or eligible for enrollment.
- Requires a valid Controlled Substance Registration Certificate issued by the Drug Enforcement Administration.
- Must not be excluded from participation in any federally funded health care program including, without limitation, Medicare or Medi-Cal.
The department is currently recruiting for one (1) vacancy.
In addition, Tehama County is establishing an eligibility list to fill future vacancies for a Physician/Surgeon, as well as subsequent vacancies, which occur during the life of the eligibility list.
In compliance with current regulations in the state of California, this position does not require employees to obtain a COVID-19 vaccination, although it is highly recommended.
Please submit ALL required documents when applying such as, copies of all required degrees and/or certifications as outlined in the job description. Incomplete applications will not be considered.
New employees should anticipate being hired at the beginning step of the salary range. Candidates who exceed entry level qualifications may be considered, with approval from the Board of Supervisors, for placement at other than A step.
For questions about this recruitment contact:
Emily Unger
530-527-8491 x3830 | [email protected]
All offers of employment are contingent upon successful completion of background, fingerprinting, drug test (including marijuana) and physical examination provided by the County.
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