STAFF PHYSICIAN - Long Term Care (OPEN)

San Mateo County Medical Center seeks Board eligible/certified in internal medicine, family practice or geriatrics to work in our Long Term Care Facility located in Burlingame, California. Patient mix is Skilled Nursing Facility-Long Term Care, the balance is acute hospital referrals for rehabilitation, e.g., post stroke, post ortho-surgery, diabetic management, etc. Our fully staffed rehabilitation services unit includes a multi-discipline team consisting of PTs, OTs, STs, and RTs.

Duties may include, but are not limited to, the following: conduct medical and/or physical examinations and make diagnoses; prescribe appropriate treatment plans and prescribe therapy or rehabilitation programs; coordinate the work of consulting medical specialists; act as physician member of a multi-discipline team for clinical work and program development; train and supervise interns and residents; provide clinical supervision to licensed and professional staff; prepare reports and maintain records of activities; confer with patients' relatives regarding illness and treatment; maintain records of diagnosis, treatment and prognosis according to Joint Commission of Accredited Hospitals Organization standards and other regulatory agencies; develop comprehensive case histories; and perform related duties as assigned.

Knowledge of: Current developments, trends and research in the area of Long Term Care; basic understanding of clinical supervisory principles and practices; pharmacology and psychopharmacology including laws regarding informed consent, dosage ranges, drug incompatibilities, and side effects; proper documentations of clinical services; principles, practices, and techniques of general medicine and its application; medical diagnosis and treatment; and hospitals and clinics organization.

Skill/Ability to: Diagnose and treat patients; develop and monitor appropriate treatment plans; establish and maintain effective working relationships with patients, their families, staff and others; learn and apply laws, statutes, codes and regulations governing California health service providers, and JCAHO and other regulatory requirements; maintain medical records and prepare reports; serve on interdisciplinary teams; and clinically supervise licensed and professional staff.

Education and Experience: Any combination of education and experience that would likely provide the required knowledge, skills and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to qualify is completion of a residency training program approved by the American Medical Association, or two years of clinical experience post internship in an appropriate medical specialty.

Licensure/Certification: License to practice medicine in the State of California. DEA certificate is required. Board certified in Geriatrics is preferred.

Anyone may apply. This is a continuous recruitment which may close at any time. The final filing date will be posted 5 days in advance in the Employee and Public Services Department of the County. The examination will consist of a panel interview (weight:100%). Depending on the number of applicants, an application appraisal of education and experience may be used in place of other examinations or a screening committee may select those applicants whose education and/or experience appear to best meet the needs of the position. Qualified applicants will be notified of the date, time and place of the tests. All examinations will be given in San Mateo County, California, and applicants must participate at their own expense.

Apply immediately. This recruitment is open on a continuous basis and selections may be made at any time within the recruiting period.

Analyst: Steve Rios (071803)

(Staff Physician - F124 BHC)