Job Description

Job Description

Job Description

Description:

Mendocino Community Health Center, Inc. (MCHC) is currently seeking a Physician (MD/DO) to join our primary care team. Our definition of primary care includes health equity, mental well-being, prevention, and social factors. Our vision is creating a community where all people reach their full potential for health and well-being. MCHC provides comprehensive services for the communities of Mendocino and Lake Counties that include primary care, dental, behavioral health, women's services, and specialty care services. There is strong team support and a multidisciplinary care team approach to care. The mission of MCHC Health Centers is to provide compassionate, high quality healthcare for our communities. We ensure that there are no closed doors for those seeking primary health care at MCHC in Lake and Mendocino Counties.

If you have not yet traveled to this part of California, it is the peacefulness of Redwood Tree Groves and the short drive to the awe-inspiring Pacific Ocean that will draw you!

Compensation and Benefits:

1. Up to $100,000 signing/ retention bonus
2. Salary range of $275,000 - $300,000
3. Health, gap, dental, and vision insurance. Air Ambulance membership.
4. Paid malpractice insurance
5. License renewal
6. Generous paid time off
7. CME leave and allowance
8. Loan repayment options
9. Relocation assistance
10. Retirement saving plans – 401(k) with % employer match

Highlights of being a Provider at MCHC:

1. Highly collaborative and team-oriented environment. You will have support.
2. We run a Pod model for our medical team. This consists of a group of dedicated Medical Providers, MAs, LVN case managers, and Behavioral Health counselors (LCSW’s, MFT’s, or PsyD) to provide true wrap-around care.
3. We have language immersive Pods to provide culturally competent healthcare to our pts.
4. The team has a clear connection to the mission of MCHC.
5. Craft your practice around your passion! Primary care, HIV+, MAT/SUD, HCV, we create schedules tailored to you.
6. MCHC is celebrating its 30th year of providing care. Stable and growing.
7. Opportunity to train family practice residents if desired.
8. Location! Mendocino and Lake County are incredible places to live. You can live on a lake, in a picturesque valley, or in the mountains and still be 5-10 minutes away from the practice and a short drive to major cities.
9. We have excellent HPSA scores and many loan repayment options.

Our clinics are located in rural Northern California right on the 101 Hwy, 2 hrs. north of San Francisco, 2 hrs. north-west of Sacramento and 1 hr. from the Pacific Ocean. This friendly community is rich in the arts and produces some of the best wines in Northern California. An area with plenty for outdoor enthusiasts and foodies alike. We offer an unparalleled sense of community, in a family-friendly environment, filled with opportunities for education, exercise, and creative outlet. In addition, with a short, stress-free commute, you'll have more time to spend with your family and friends or to explore the million acres of national forest, numerous lakes, picturesque vineyards, and breath-taking coastline that our area has to offer. You may choose to enjoy cultural activities including the symphony, community theater, dance and yoga studios, or galleries that display the amazing work of local artists.

If making a difference is important to you, you'll gain a strong sense of satisfaction when you practice at our health centers. Your expertise and compassion will be very much appreciated by your patients and your colleagues will soon become treasured mentors, eager collaborators, and lifelong friends.

All of this adds up to a quality of life that you won't find else-where: Increased job satisfaction, time with family and friends, and the space to explore the personal interests that make your life more complete.

MCHC is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or protected veteran status.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Possession of valid license issued by the Osteopathic Medical Board or Medical Board of California to practice medicine.
• Board Eligible or Board Certified by the American Board of Family Medicine or the American Board of Internal Medicine
• Current BLS certification

PREFERED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bilingual, English/Spanish

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Must be able to move intermittently throughout the workday. Talking and listening on the telephone, writing, reading, and communicating one-on-one: 60 % of time sitting, 20% of time walking, 20% of time standing.
• Must be able to lift up to 40 pounds and push up to 100 pounds (on wheels).
• Must be able to hear staff on the phone and those who are served in-person and speak clearly in order to communicate information to clients and staff.
• Must have vision that is adequate to read memos, registration forms and other clinic documents. Work includes some periods of time viewing computer monitor.
• Must have high manual dexterity. Some repetitive hand and wrist motions. Work includes some operation of computer keyboard.
• Must be able to reach above the shoulder level to work, must be able to walk, bend, squat, sit for periods of up to 2 hours at a time, stand, stoop, crouch, reach, kneel, twist/turn, finger, grasp and feel.

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