**Overview**
**Urgent Care Physician needed for growing Urgent Care Clinic**
Picture a Northern California mountain location within 1 hour of Lake Tahoe and 40 minutes of a major metropolitan area, without the traffic congestion. Imagine the smell of mountain air and pine trees as you enjoy a robust outdoor lifestyle. Envision practicing medicine with a group of like-minded physicians who are dedicated to their community. Does this sound like a dream come true? If you answered YES to any of these questions, we might have a solution for you!
With a growing patient demand, excellent patient care, and providers' quality of work/life balance taking center stage, Dignity Health Medical Group-Sierra Nevada (Grass Valley, CA) seeks an Urgent Care Physician to join the group who is open to the following:
+ Offering excellent Urgent Care services to patients in a new and growing Urgent Care center
+ Partnering with highly trained, competent and caring support staff
+ Working in a group where hearts are big and teamwork rule the days
+ Providing services in a community where healthcare providers are appreciated every day for their heroic work
**In return, we’ll provide your employment through our medical foundation, which will include:**
+ Group affiliation with Dignity Health, which connects to the highest standard of health care available
+ A physician led, professionally managed practice
+ Strong physician support and mentorship
+ A competitive income with a signing bonus and student loan repayment benefit
+ Generous health and welfare offerings for you and your dependents
+ Robust time away from work allowances
+ Retirement benefits including a 100% company funded retirement plan
+ A beautiful and modern clinic with a full complement of staff to support you
Compensation Range: $246,755 - $296,789 / Year
**Dignity Health** _is a part of CommonSpirit_ **_®_** _, one of the nation's largest health systems dedicated to advancing health for all people. #HEC_
**And the icing on the cake will be living and working in California’s beautiful Sierra Nevada foothills:**
+ Rich in history, charm and a multitude of vibes, Grass Valley and Nevada County’s many historic buildings, museums, state parks and sites offer a wide array of ways to explore and experience the area
+ Less than 90 minutes away from Lake Tahoe where you can go from a sunny beach to a snow-covered slope all in the same day
+ Home to over a dozen wineries and tasting rooms
+ Host to ongoing and high-quality arts and entertainment venues
+ Population of 13K residents, with a service area of 100K lives
+ Closest metro area is Sacramento (57 miles) with a population 500,000
+ Climate of year round moderate weather, with warm summers and short winters. Ideal for hiking, cycling, fishing, camping, hunting, boating and skiing, golfing and gold panning!
Can you get behind this? If so, let’s chat!
**Responsibilities**
**Patient Care:**
+ Diagnose and treat various medical conditions.
+ Develop and implement comprehensive treatment plans.
+ Conduct thorough medical examinations and histories.
**Communication:**
+ Communicate effectively with patients, families, and healthcare teams.
+ Provide clear and concise medical information.
+ Foster a collaborative and patient-centered approach to healthcare.
**Documentation:**
+ Maintain accurate and up-to-date patient records.
+ Document medical findings, diagnoses, and treatment plans.
+ Ensure compliance with coding and billing regulations.
**Diagnostic Procedures:**
+ Order and interpret diagnostic tests, such as lab work and imaging.
+ Perform procedures as needed
+ Collaborate with specialists for further diagnostic evaluation.
**Team Collaboration:**
+ Collaborate with nurses, specialists, and other healthcare professionals.
+ Participate in interdisciplinary team meetings and case discussions.
+ Provide consultative services to other healthcare providers.
**Quality Improvement:**
+ Participate in quality assurance and improvement initiatives.
+ Review and analyze clinical outcomes for continuous improvement.
+ Implement changes to enhance patient care and safety.
**Compliance:**
+ Adhere to ethical and legal standards in medical practice.
+ Stay informed about healthcare regulations and compliance requirements.
+ Participate in quality audits to ensure adherence to standards.
**Continuous Learning:**
+ Stay abreast of medical advancements and best practices.
+ Participate in ongoing medical education and training.
+ Contribute to the development of clinical protocols and guidelines.
**Qualifications**
+ A valid and unrestricted California medical license
+ Board eligible or board certified in specified area of medical specialty (ABMS or AOA)
+ Completion of an accredited post-graduate training program
**Pay Range**
$119.00 - $143.00 /hour
We are an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.