Physician / Family Practice / California / Permanent / Primary Care Physician Job

Summary: Ref #: M-PCP- Profession: Physician Specialty: Correctional/Primary Care/Family/Gerontology/Obstetrics/Emergency Job Type: Contract Facility Type: Correctional Location: San Diego, California Start Date: ASAP Duration: 29 weeks Schedule:Mon-Fri, 8:00 AM-4:00 PM Rate: $175/hour Requirements: Active California Physician license A minimum of two (2) years of experience in primary care (adult) as a Physician within the last three years. Specialty Services: In addition to the above requirements, Physicians who are requested to work in specialized areas such as Emergency Medicine, Surgery, etc., must also have at least two years (2) years of experience within the last 3 years providing patient care within that setting and possess any required certificates. Obstetrics/Gynecology: Physicians who will be staffed at female institutions/facilities must possess a minimum of one (1) year of experience within the last five (5) years providing obstetric and gynecological nursing or patient care services in a healthcare setting. Clinical competencies must be up-to-date and validated for the specific area in which the Physician will be assigned. Responsibilities: Under the guidance of the Institution/Facility CEO/CME or their designee, the Physician will deliver services within the scope of practice for Physician services, adhering to Institution/Facility rules, regulations, policies, and procedures. Standards of Obligation: Provide high-quality services, consistent and in alignment with established and widely accepted standards and principles of medical practice. This Agreement does not override the common law rules governing the interpretation of established and widely accepted standards and principles of medical practice. Treatment Authorization: Except for emergency and primary care services, the Physician must obtain prior written authorization from the respective Institution/Facility CEO/CME or designee, as per the Utilization Management Plan. All necessary forms related to the treatment of patients/youth must be completed and submitted. Authorization for essential services must be documented in the patient/youth medical record before considering non-emergency specialty treatment, consultations, or diagnostic procedures not specified in a prior authorization form.