Physician

Job Title: Physician (Shasta Cascade Health Centers)

Department: Medical Clinic

Work Division/Location: McCloud/Mt. Shasta/Dunsmuir locations

FLSA Status: Exempt

Classification: Full-time

Reports To: CMO/CEO

 $235K/yr - $250K/yr

About the job

$100,000 Sign-On Bonus Alert! Shasta Cascade Health Centers (SCHC) has an incredible opportunity for a physician to join our care team. SCHC’s health center locations are in beautiful South Siskiyou County, California at the base of Mt. Shasta. This area offers a slower pace of life with small towns, great schools, and lower cost of living than the majority of California. When it comes to the outdoors, this area is known for its waterfalls, lakes, fishing, biking, ski park, and so much more! Visit www.discoversiskiyou.com to learn more about all this area has to offer. When it comes to SCHC, our motto is that our patients come first, and we are always warm and welcoming. This can be seen in the hundreds of Google reviews that can be read online. We offer many specialties at our locations including family practice, behavioral health, chiropractic, acupuncture and dental. To learn more about SCHC, our providers, or our services, visit our website at www.shastacascadehealth.org. This opportunity is available to new graduates!

Why join us?

At Shasta Cascade Health Centers, we are more than just a healthcare provider; we are a family rooted in the rural Northern California communities we serve. For over 20 years, SCHC has provided high-quality, compassionate, and accessible care to medically underserved populations as a Federally Qualified Health Center, offering primary care, dental, behavioral health, and specialty services. Our multidisciplinary team uses the latest diagnostic and treatment tools to deliver patient-centered care with dignity and respect. We foster a supportive, inclusive workplace that encourages growth, collaboration, and innovation, and we empower our physicians to help shape and expand clinical services in a mission-driven, community-focused setting. If you are looking to join a passionate, close-knit team committed to improving healthcare, Shasta Cascade is the place for you.

Opportunity Details & Benefits-

• Family Practice

• Full-Time, Permanent

• $235,000 - $250,000 Annual Salary DOE

• $100,000 Sign-on Bonus*

• National Health Service Corps (NHSC) approved site for loan repayment**

• Reimbursement of $5,000 for relocation expenses

• 4-day workweek

• Federal Tort Claims Act malpractice coverage

• Health, dental, vision, AD&D, EAP, & 403b Retirement Plan W/ 3% Match

• CME Reimbursement up to $3,000/Year & (4) Paid Days off for CME

• Reimbursement of license, DEA and ACLS fees
• 3 weeks’ vacation accrual & 48 hours of paid sick leave
• 7 paid holidays, paid jury duty & bereavement leave

* Sign-on bonus is through Partnership HealthPlan of California’s (PHC) Provider Recruitment Program. Provider must not currently be working in a PHC 24 county service area and is paid out in stages over 5 years.

**NHSC is a health worker shortage area loan repayment program that can offer up to $75,000 off student loans for two years of service at a NHSC approved site.

What You'll Do

As a full-time Physician at SCHC, you will provide comprehensive primary care to patients across the lifespan, including preventive services, acute care, and chronic disease management. You will diagnose and manage a wide range of medical conditions, coordinate care with specialists as needed, and support an integrated, team-based approach to patient care. You will also play an active role in strengthening and expanding SCHC’s clinical services, participate in provider meetings, and support community outreach initiatives that align with SCHC’s mission. This position offers a four-day workweek with no weekends, holidays, or on-call duties, and a competitive salary range of $235,000-$250,000, depending on experience.

Who You Are

You are a passionate and patient-centered individual dedicated to providing exceptional care and improving the health of the community. You have the skills to confidently manage a diverse range of patients, catering to various needs and age groups. The ideal candidate should have strong leadership and team-building abilities, as well as a genuine interest in community health and outreach. A commitment to continuous learning, exceptional communication skills, and a heartfelt desire to make a positive impact in the lives of others are essential qualities for playing a vital role in the continued success and growth of the health center.

Summary/Objective: To provide expert, patient-centered, primary care to a diverse population for a variety of health problems in an FQHC health clinic.

Essential Functions:

1. Patient Care

     a. Diagnose/Treat diseases/disorders & make appropriate disposition.

     b. Prescribe, dispense, and administer medications.

     c. Maintain records of medical history and treatment utilizing the problem-oriented medical record.

     d. Ensures appropriate referrals, encourages continuity of care.

     e. Provide information and education to patient and family members regarding diagnosis, treatment, prevention and safety in accordance with HIPAA guidelines.

     f. Receive test results.

     g. Provide emergency treatment as needed.

     h. Initiate / continue medical regimens. Provide follow-up and treatment as needed.

2. Contribute professional medical expertise to educational activities in health center.

3. Provide consultation to nurse practitioners / physician assistants as needed.

4. Provide Medical Student / Resident education, as needed or assigned.

5. Participate in collaborative treatment with other clinicians and health professionals.

6. Assist in the development of in-service training and orientation activities regarding patient care.

7. Contribute professional medical expertise to evaluative activities in health center.

8. Provide inputs to CMO on procedures/activities impacting services or schedule. Assists in the implementation of an on-going in service training program.

9. Adhere to health center policy and procedures.

10. Participates and adheres to quality assurance and improvement activities, periodic chart review.

11. Attends provider meetings, internal and external departmental meetings to discuss progress in meeting clinical program and health center goals.

All Clinic employees are expected to:

• Work as a team player to accomplish the goals of the Clinic.
• Maintain operations by following the Clinic’s policies and procedures, following established safety practices and reporting perceived need/s for changes.
• Provide the highest level of service to clients.
• Maintain confidentiality by following all applicable HIPAA regulations.
• Respect Clinic equipment used to perform job tasks.

Supervisory Responsibilities: Serve as collaborating, supervising physician for mid-level practitioners including nurse practitioners.

Work Environment:

This job operates in a professional medical clinic environment with potential exposure to blood and body fluids and other hazardous substances. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets and fax machines.

Travel:

No travel is expected for regular job duties. Travel may occasionally be required for training purposes. If personal vehicle is used for specified job-related errands or travel to/from training events, mileage will be reimbursed as specified in the Employee Handbook.

Qualifications

Education, Experience, Certifications, Licenses and Registrations:

• Board Certified or Board Eligible Primary Care Physician.
• Graduation from an accredited school of medicine, with a M.D., D.O, M.B.B.S degree.
• Completion of residency program in primary care: Family Practice, Internal Medicine, OBGYN, Peds.
• Current DEA certificate
• Current hospital admitting privileges and credentials
• Current insurance privileges and credentials.
• Valid California license to practice Medicine.
• Current BLS Certification.

Skills and Competencies:

Verbal and written communication proficiency, ethical conduct, flexibility, initiative, ability to multi-task, time management, highly organized, detail oriented. Customer services skills, sensitivity to client needs, remains calm in emergency situations, upholds strict confidentiality requirements. Familiarity with computer processes, including word processing and spreadsheet programs.

Physical Requirements:

The physical requirements described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing job duties, the employee is regularly required to talk and hear. The employee is frequently required to stand, walk, reach with hands and arms, and use hands and fingers.

• Ability to communicate effectively in person, by phone and by email.
• Ability to visually interpret printed materials, memos, and other needed paperwork.
• Ability to maneuver immobile patients and to lift and carry children weighing up to 40 pounds.
• Ability to lift or move objects weighing up to 25 pounds.
• Have sufficient stamina to stand and walk for full work shifts.

Shasta Cascade Health Centers is committed to providing equal employment opportunities without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, marital status, veteran status, sexual orientation, genetic information or any other protected characteristic under applicable law.