Physician Geriatrician

Clinica Sierra Vista is one of the largest Federally Qualified Health Centers in California and the nation, having earned the trust of its patients, partners and the communities it serves over a 47-year history distinguished by rapid growth and innovation, exceptional primary-care physicians, and a reputation for treating the most vulnerable residents with respect and compassion.

Clinica Sierra Vista, accredited by the rigorous Joint Commission, serves patients at 31 health centers in Fresno and Kern counties. Our services include Pediatric Care, Adult Care, Dental Care, Behavioral Health, Case Management, Prenatal & Women's Health, Substance Abuse Treatment, HIV/AIDS testing and treatment, Health Education, Outreach and WIC services. We partner with local governments, social services departments, businesses and nonprofit leaders to address the full range of needs for our patients. Our dedicated providers and staff make Clinica Sierra Vista an ideal place to call your medical home.

We're looking for someone to join our team as a Physician Geriatrician who:

Provides general outpatient geriatric services. The physician must demonstrate experience working in a diverse environment and be flexible, knowledgeable, and compassionate towards the care of geriatric patients. Will provide service to the geriatric population of the organization and those referred by our primary care providers in the 20+ primary care centers. This is an excellent opportunity to work within a warm, caring atmosphere where the health of our patients is of top priority.

Essential Functions:

• Performs in person and virtual visits.
• Conducts comprehensive Medicare Annual Wellness visits.
• Collaborates with other healthcare professionals, such as primary care providers, psychiatrists, psychologists, and social workers, to provide comprehensive care to patients.
• Keeps accurate and up-to-date patient records in compliance with legal, ethical, and organizational standards.
• Always adheres to the highest standards of medical ethics.
• Always assures quality of care for all patients and regularly participates in clinic Peer Review and Quality Assurance Programs
• Clinic practice of at least 34 patient care hours per week, with 6 hours of admin time built into the 40 hour per week schedule.
• Opportunity to partially work in academics with the Family Medicine residency program if interested.

Other Responsibilities:

• Supervises advance practice providers (Nurse practitioners and/or Physicians Assistant's) on- site and by telephone with outlying clinic sites.
• Represents CSV in professional groups.
• Assists the Chief Medical Officer in design, implementation, and evaluation of health care programs/protocols for patients and staff.
• On a scheduled basis may be required to work at any satellite facility.
• Reasonable and predictable in person attendance.
• Other duties as required.

Intrigued? We'd love to hear from you! Please review the job details below and then click "apply" or call/text Noemi Cardenas at (661) 936-3457.

Clinica Sierra Vista values human rights, goodwill, respect, inclusivity, equality, and recognizes that the organization derives its strength from a rich diversity of thoughts, ideas, and contributions. As leaders in healthcare industry, we aspire to be an employer of choice by promoting an organizational culture that reflects these core values. We seek to attract, develop, and retain a talented and dedicated workforce where people of diverse races, genders, religions, cultures, political affiliations and lifestyles thrive. Our goal is to create a welcoming and inclusive environment that empowers our employees to provide the highest level of service to our community of residents and businesses; they're counting on us.

Clinica Sierra Vista is an equal opportunity employer and strives to attract qualified applicants from all walks of life without regard to race, color, ethnicity, religion, national origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, ancestry, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, military and veteran status, or any other status protected under federal, state and/or local law. We aim to create an environment that celebrates and embraces the diversity of our workforce. We welcome you to join our team!