Family Practice Physician (MD/ DO) Part-Time/Full-Time

 Title: Family Practice Physician
Reports To: Chief Medical Director
Status: Full-Time/Part-Time (2 or 3 days per week)
Location: Antioch, CA
Pay: $110.00- $120.00/ Per hour

OUR MISSION & VISION
The Brighter Beginnings mission is to "support healthy births and successful development of children by partnering with parents and helping to build strong communities". Our mission gains its strength from our core belief that "Every family matters, and every child deserves a happy, healthy future".

OUR HISTORY
Brighter Beginnings is a 501c3 nonprofit organization and has been responding to the needs of families in resource-poor neighborhoods since 1984 when our work began in response to the alarming differences in mortality and illness rates among African American babies compared to other children.

Brighter Beginnings has grown into a respected and well-connected organization with locations in Oakland, Richmond, Bay Point, and Antioch. We have a multi-cultural, bi-lingual staff of passionate and committed family service professionals; in fact, many of our staff came to this work because of the challenges they faced in their own families.

POSITION SUMMARY 
The Family Practice Physician (Physician/MD/DO) provides primary and continuing medical care for patients seen at the Brighter Beginnings Family Health Clinics (BBFHC).  Physicians take account of physical, emotional and social factors when diagnosing illness and recommending the required treatment. Patients may be referred to hospital clinics for further assessment and possibly for treatment, working with the Brighter Beginnings Family Health Clinic providers to ensure quality outcomes.
 

QUALIFICATIONS:

1. Licensed by the State Board of Medical Examiners to practice medicine in the state of California.
2. Certified by an appropriate American Medical Specialty Board (preventive medicine, family practice, pediatrics, or internal medicine) preferred. 
3. Current BLS certification. 
4. Current DEA certification 
5. Valid California driver’s license. Proof of auto insurance. 
6. Skilled in practicing evidence-based medicine across the lifespan.
7. Demonstrate the ability to maintain good interpersonal relationships with co-workers and health team members 
8. Skilled in Google Workplace, Electronic health records,  data entry, and the use of business email. 
9. Passed Physical exam, TB test.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES OF FAMILY PRACTICE PHYSICIAN:

1. Provide Holistic Care to Patients: Family physicians see patients at our Family Health Clinic sites as well as provide telehealth services when necessary or desired. Their job is to attend to a panel of patients as their assigned Primary Care Provider and provide comprehensive medical care. They order prescriptions or additional therapy for patients when necessary.
2. Order and Interpret Diagnostic Tests: Family practice physicians request, perform, and interpret diagnostic and clinical tests. They analyze test images and results in light of their patient’s medical history to inform their examinations and make accurate diagnoses. Family physicians then explain test results to patients and implement a care plan.
3. Advise Patients on Needed Health Changes: Patients look to BBFHC Family Medicine Physicians to provide expert advice concerning disease prevention. They may suggest critical changes in diet, activity levels, and hygiene. The lifestyle changes physicians recommend help patients improve their quality of life.
4. Monitor Patient Progress and Records: Another critical activity for the BBFHC Family Practice physician is keeping accurate and detailed records that document their observations from medical exams. Over time, Physicians monitor patient progress and treatment responses. They continually evaluate their patients’ overall health and adjust individual treatments as necessary.
5. Collaborate with Other Healthcare Professionals: Consulting with additional medical and nonmedical specialists about patient needs is another vital task for our physicians. Other healthcare professionals can offer different perspectives on client diagnoses and treatment options. Physicians commonly coordinate care with physical therapists, pharmacists, psychologists, nurses, and social workers. They also refer patients to other specialists when further diagnosis or treatment is needed.

Professional Expectations:

1. Respond to medical/health problems presented by patients, including history taking, diagnosis, investigation, treatment, and referral to secondary and tertiary care as appropriate;
2. Maintain patient confidentiality in accordance with HIPAA regulations. 
3. Organize preventative medical programs for individual patients; 
4. Provide specialist clinics for specific conditions or for certain groups, e.g., diabetes, pregnancy, post-partum, and pediatrics. 
5. Experienced in practicing evidence-based medicine as outlined by guidelines from professional medical associations.
6. Use Electronic Health Records to keep track of patient visits, billing, and clinical outcomes;
7. Keep up to date with medical developments, new drugs, treatments, and medications, including complementary medicine;
8. Observe and assess the work of other providers in the clinic. 
9. Participate in quarterly clinical chart reviews to improve patient outcomes.
10. Review any medical records as requested by providers for quality care and treatment issues.
11. Commissioning healthcare by liaising with medical professionals in the community and hospitals;
12. Promote health education in conjunction with other health professionals;
13. Discuss the development of new pharmaceutical products with pharmaceutical sales representatives.
14. Maintain a portfolio of continuing professional development (CPD) activities.
15. Complete medical charts and bills on time.
16. Provide indirect patient care through collaboration with providers by phone or in person and be available for consultation by electronic communication at all times.
17. Assist in reviewing all practice protocols for nurse practitioners and clinic policies and procedures. 
18. Will report concerns regarding quality assurance or practice issues to the CMO and Quality Committee.
19. In coordination with the health management team, initiate and develop special clinics and programs to meet the needs of the community, including diabetes, asthma, or other chronic disease management programs.
20. Establish and maintain understanding and cooperation with local organizations toward effective community health.
21. Provide direct leadership for Quality Assurance, Utilization Review, and Medical Advisory Committees.
22. Initiate and develop special clinics and programs to meet the needs of the community, including diabetes, asthma, or other chronic disease management programs.
23. Meet the clinic’s target number of patient visits per shift (target is 18-22 per day) with complete charts signed and submitted for billing within two days of the visit.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

This position supervises up to 4 Nurse Practitioners or Physician Assistants as assigned and supports them with their assigned patients.
 

OTHER JOB REQUIREMENTS 

This job requires the passing of a background check,  a negative TB test or clear chest x-ray (less than 1 year old), Physical Exam (less than 6 months old), provide updated vaccination records, Hepatitis B vaccination, annual flu vaccination, and maintain a current BLS card.
 

WORKING CONDITIONS

Occasional exposure to disagreeable odors, fumes or airborne particles, communicable diseases. This position involves exposure to infectious wastes such as blood and body fluids that mandate the wearing of gloves, masks, gowns and goggles for every actual or potential exposure. Potential for strains and injuries due to equipment/patient causes. The noise level is usually moderate.


SPECIAL ADA REQUIREMENTS
Brighter Beginnings is in full compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and does not discriminate with regard to applicants or employees with disabilities, and will make reasonable accommodations when necessary. 

• Work is normally performed in a typical interior/clinic work environment, with typical office noise and other disruptions. 
• Limited physical effort is required. 
• Both standing and sitting are required, with most of the job time spent sitting. Approximately three-quarters of the time is spent using a computer keyboard. 
• Various types of clinic equipment/supplies are used to accomplish the job requirements and include, but are not limited to, pens, pencils, calculators, computer keyboards, telephones, printers, etc.
• Required to drive to other work sites for meetings, conferences, etc.​​​​​​​

BENEFITS
We are proud to offer competitive wages and benefits to our employees. Please feel free to inquire during the interview process. As a summary, we offer:

• 100% employer-paid health, dental, vision, life and disability insurance! For full-time staff
• Competitive wages and a friendly environment
• Two weeks of vacation (increase after 1 year of employment)  (for staff working more than 30 hours/ week)
• 13 paid holidays (for staff working more than 30 hours/ week)
• Sick leave accrual
• Optional employee-paid dependent health coverage
• 403b retirement account with matching
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• Employee Assistant Program (EAP)
• HRSA Loan Repayment Program (20 hours & 40 Hours available) 

Brighter Beginnings is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to diversity and inclusion. At Brighter Beginnings, employment decisions are made regardless of sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, race, ethnic origin, color, creed, religion, national origin, citizenship, age, marital status, physical or mental disability, genetic information or ancestry, protected Veteran or military status, or other characteristics protected by law.

If you require alternative methods of application or screening, you must approach the employer directly.

All applicants that are offered a conditional offer of employment will need to complete a background check. For positions with client/patient contact, you must have a TB clearance and a physical assessment by a physician of your ability to complete job duties. Additional requirements are an immunization records (including MMR, Hep B, Varicella, TDAP, Covid-19). All positions require applicants to have a valid California driver’s license, be listed under car insurance as a driver, and a clean driving record (as defined by our insurance carrier).