Physician / Ambulatory Care

APLA Healths mission is to achieve health care equity and promote well-being for the LGBT and other underserved communities and people living with and affected by HIV. We are a nonprofit, federally qualified health center serving more than 14,000 people annually. We provide 20 different services from 15 locations throughout Los Angeles County, including: medical, dental, and behavioral health care; PrEP counseling and management; health education and HIV prevention; and STD screening and treatment. For people living with HIV, we offer housing support; benefits counseling; home health care; and the Vance North Necessities of Life Program food pantries; among several other critically needed services. Additionally, we are leaders in advocating for policy and legislation that positively impacts the LGBT and HIV communities, provide capacity-building assistance to health departments across the country, and conduct community-based research on issues affecting the communities we serve. For more information, please visit us at aplahealth.org. We offer great benefits, competitive pay, and great working environment. We offer:Medical InsuranceDental Insurance (no cost for employee)Vision Insurance (no cost for employee)Long Term DisabilityGroup Term Life and AD&D InsuranceEmployee Assistance ProgramFlexible Spending Accounts12 Paid Holidays3 Personal Days10 Vacation Days12 Sick DaysMetro reimbursement or free parkingEmployer Matched 403b Retirement Plan This is a great opportunity to make a difference. This position will pay $166,712.00 - $240,967.65 yearly. Salary is commensurate with experience.POSITION SUMMARY:Under the direction of the APLA Health Site Medical Director, provides primary medical care for adults at the Long Beach Health Center and other APLA Health clinical sites. The Long Beach Health Center physician participates in forming the health centers medical protocols and programs, in accordance with APLA policies. APLA Healths focus is to provide primary medical care, mental health services and enabling services to low income lesbian, gay, bisexual and gender diverse individuals, as well as persons living with or at risk for HIV infection. The physician will also ensure that the Long Beach Health Center operates in a manner consistent with the community standards of medical practices.ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:In conjunction with the Chief Medical Officer or Long Beach Site Medical Director, and other senior management, responsible for full compliance with FQHC grant requirements.Provides medical services at the Long Beach Health Center and other Los Angeles APLA Health clinical sites as assigned. May be required to work as late as 8PM on certain days and some work on Saturdays may be required in the future. Participates in the planning, coordination and evaluation of all medical activities at Long Beach Health Center.Works in collaboration with the APLA Health Clinical Nurse Manager, Chief Medical Officer, QM department, and other clinical staff to develop, establish, optimize and implement clinical protocols and procedures and quality assurance/improvement plans.Delivers primary care medical services, including, but not limited to, histories and physical exams, chronic and acute disease management, preventive health, and communicable diseases screenings, etc. Delivers primary care, but not HIV specialty care, to persons living with HIV and HIV preventive care to those at risk for HIV.Provides primary medical care, including hormone management, for transgender persons.Orders, interprets, and evaluates diagnostic tests to identify and assess patients clinical problems and health care needs.Records physical findings, and formulates prognoses, based on patients condition.Establishes treatment plans, administers, furnishes, or recommends medications.Participates in establishing and implementing standards of medical service and advises APLA Medical Directors on medical and administrative questions and policies as they relate to medical practices. Adheres to all APLA policies and protocols, including clinical guidelines for common conditions; and follows protocols for proper documentation in accordance with the medical director and the APLA quality management and compliance department. This also includes timely completion of charting, lab reviews and medication refills.Conduct medical visits for at least 14 patients per full clinic day on average.Investigates new medical procedures and techniques.Participates in the quality assurance plan that includes the provider peer review program, documentation of quality indicators and sound program assessment methodologies.Assures the integrity of electronic medical records in accordance with state and federal laws governing the creation, retention, and destruction of medical records related to client care.On-call (by phone only) duties are required. Admin time will be 10% of total hours worked per week, rounded to the nearest 20 min. A full-time provider (40 hrs.) will get 4 hrs. of admin time. One working 3 days/week (24 hours) will get 2.4 hours, which rounds to 2 hours 20 min. Work hours beyond clinic hours may be required to complete tasks and documentation.OTHER DUTIES MAY BE ASSIGNED TO MEET BUSINESS NEEDS.