Bilingual Physician [Family Medicine]

***To be considered, you must submit a Cover Letter, Resume and Desired Salary.***

Kheir Clinic is committed to providing culturally and linguistically-sensitive quality healthcare and human services to the underserved and uninsured residents of Los Angeles.

Kheir Clinic was established in 1986 to serve as a bridge between low-income, recently-immigrated, non-English speaking Korean community and local health and social service providers. Today, Kheir is a broad-based agency and Federally Qualified Health Center providing comprehensive health care for a diverse population through its Community Clinics, Adult Day Health Care Center and Patient Resources Department.

MISSION
Kheir’s mission is to increase and provide access to culturally and linguistically-sensitive quality primary healthcare and human services support to the underserved and uninsured residents of Southern California.

PHYSICIAN (FAMILY MEDICINE) ASSIGNMENT SUMMARY
Physicians are integral members of the clinical team. The Physician provides cost-effective services to low-income families and individuals, with a special focus on providing culturally and linguistically appropriate health and wellness services to the residents of the community. The Physician must be committed to delivering timely, efficient, quality medical care to all patients in a professional, caring, and ethical manner.

PHYSICIAN (FAMILY MEDICINE) MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
• Valid California Provider License; Family Medicine Board-Certified MD or DO
• First Aid / Basic Life Support Certificate
• Knowledge of nursing process and medical model, health and physical assessment, medical diagnosis and appropriate treatments
• Ability to perform emergency resuscitation
• Knowledge of sanitation practices, proper nutrition, and related programs
• Skill in written and verbal communication
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees, other agencies, and the public, and ability to manage and lead clinic operations
• Bilingual in English/Korean or English/Spanish preferred, but not required
• Compassion for the health of the underserved and uninsured communities
• Experience in community clinic setting preferred but not required

PHYSICIAN (FAMILY MEDICINE) ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS/RESPONSIBILITIES
• Performs history and physical examinations on adults and children. Physical exams include pre-employment, school, sports, well child periodic screening, etc.
• Performs Pap smears, breast examinations, and other medical services as needed.
• Counsels for birth control and prescribes as appropriate.
• Gathers complete medical history and performs a physical exam on each client.
• Provides treatment for and documents various related diseases.
• Prescribes medications, as deemed appropriate.
• Reviews results of lab tests, diagnostic imaging, referral/consultant reports and arranges appropriate follow-up.
• Provides for the provision of health education and appropriately documents all health education. Addresses miscellaneous medical questions in the absence of the Medical Director.
• Participates in Provider, Practice Management, and Quality Control meetings.
• Participates in chart review and quality assurance activities as detailed in the Quality Assurance policies and procedures.
• Specifically, responsible for chart review, lab review and communication with consultants.
• Provides clinical supervision when Medical Director is absent.
• Responds to, and documents all Unusual Occurrences involving patient care. Responds to and documents all patient complaints and reports to the Medical Director and Chief Clinical Officer.
• Responds to calls from pharmacies regarding prescriptions and refills, physicians, and patients requiring medical advice.
• Collaborates with the office staff for appropriate and timely arrangements for presenting patients whose scheduled providers are absent. Assists in training of support staff.
• Renders a full schedule of patients under the following appointment guidelines: (i) 30 minutes for New Patient physicals, (ii) 15 minutes for follow-up returning patient visits, and walk-in patient visits (iii) 30 minutes for select complicated patient appointments as designated by Kheir leadership, and (iv) extended appointment times for select procedure types, as applicable to the provider (ie. IUD insertion, colposcopy).
• Participates in after-hour call support rotation.
• Other responsibilities and duties as assigned.

Teaching & Supervision
Kheir Clinic is a teaching institution. Physicians are expected to provide appropriate supervision and mentorship to residents (PGY1, PGY2, PGY3), medical students, nursing students, and fellows. This responsibility is recognized as an integral part of the physician’s role in advancing education and patient care at Kheir Clinic. Teaching and supervisory duties are included within the scope of employment and are encompassed in the overall compensation and benefits provided to physicians.

-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

Kheir Clinic provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, Kheir Clinic complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.
Kheir Clinic will consider for employment all qualified Applicants, in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable state and local laws, including the City of Los Angeles’ Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance.
Please note that this job description is subject to change to meet the needs of Kheir Clinic.

BENEFITS:

• 100% Employer Sponsored Medical, Dental and Vision Benefits
• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Paid time off
• 12 Paid Holidays
• Referral program

SCHEDULE:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Kheir Clinic (formally known as Kheir Center) is a nonprofit community clinic and Federally Qualified Health Center in Wilshire Center/Koreatown, located approximately 3 miles west of Downtown LA. We are committed to providing linguistically and culturally-sensitive quality primary healthcare and human services support to the underserved and uninsured residents of Southern California. Kheir Clinic was established in 1986 to serve as a bridge between the low-income, recently-immigrated, non-English speaking Korean community and local health and social service providers in LA. Today, Kheir is a broad-based agency and Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC) that provides comprehensive services for underserved populations in four interrelated areas: Health Care, Human Services, Adult Day Health Care, and Affordable Housing. Kheir is currently the only Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC) in the nation that offers a full suite of services in 5 different languages including: English, Bengali, Korean, Spanish and Thai. We currently have 8 sites and 150 employees with 15+ contract consultants. We are expected to provide over 123,000 patient visits this year. Our strength comes from the social impact our organization makes on improving the lives of all our patients and the community at large. We invite you to learn more about Kheir Clinic online! www.lakheir.org