Consulting Physician

Physician

Starting Salary Range: $123,956 – $148,748

GGRC is currently hiring for a Physician to provide medical evaluations as part of the assessment process to determine eligibility for potential clients and provide consultation on medical matters to Social Workers and other staff in their on-going efforts to serve clients. Work closely with nurses and case management staff on the clinical team for issues related to Consents for medical treatment/Advance directives.

This role will be expected to work 32 hours a week and offers a hybrid schedule offering the opportunity to work out of any of our three offices in San Mateo, San Francisco and San Rafael, CA. This role will also require you to travel within the Counties of San Francisco, San Mateo and Marin. Occasional statewide travel to sites throughout California. Access to reliable transportation permitting travel to and between many different locations throughout the day to perform the outlined responsibilities of the position.

What You'll Do:

• Client Assessment & Support
• Assessment of individuals for eligibility purposes and level of function
• Determine medical diagnoses.
• Contact primary physicians and other agencies to obtain medical/health information and clarify or otherwise discuss diagnoses, treatment and other pertinent concerns.
• Arrange for specialty examinations and tests.
• Reviews records pertaining to clients’ medical and developmental history.
• Serves as lead member of Interdisciplinary Team in determining eligibility for center services.
• Participate with other GGRC professionals in planning for appropriate client care.
• Develop a plan to ensure that clients receive appropriate medical care.
• Counsels others as appropriate, such as clients’ families, on the medical aspects of developmental disability and care needs.
• Serve as consultant on complex medical issues for continuing cases, including the use of psychotropic medications & poly pharmacy.
• Coordinate and serve as a liaison for family and case manager with medical/psychiatric/dental and other providers of care as necessary.
• Work closely with nurses and case management staff on the clinical team for issues related to Consents for medical treatment/Advance directives.

• Organizational Support
• Coach case managers on signs relating to medical developmental and behavior characteristics of the children we assess for eligibility.
• Serve as consultant for other regional center professionals.
• Serve on regional center and community committees as needed.
• Function as a liaison with the general medical community.
• Advocate for prevention services.
• Participate in in-service training programs.
• Represents the center in the community and in medical associations.

• Train local pediatric interns and residents about the Regional Center system and Developmental Disabilities.
• Attend meetings of the ARCA Physicians.
• Write reports and keeps records as required and according to accepted professional standards.
• Participate in special projects, and assist with additional duties or tasks, as assigned.
• Maintain all client information as confidential in compliance with the federal Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPAA) and the California Lanterman Act.

Requirements:
Education

• Medical Degree (M.D.)
• Possession of a license to practice medicine in California issued by the State Board of Medical Examiners at time of hire and ability to maintain license in good standing.
• Certification or eligibility for certification by specialty board such as Pediatrics, Internal Medicine, Neurology, Family Practice.

Education

• 2+ years in developmental disabilities or possession of MPH and 1+ years work with developmentally disabled Demonstrated interest in the developmentally disabled.

Skills

• The ability to understand what people tell me of their issues and to be able to interpret medical terms, symptoms and diagnoses into language understood by case managers and other staff.
• The ability to make correct medical decisions, at times, with incomplete information.
• To be an accurate observer of (developmental) behavior in adults and children.
• Understanding of human growth development.
• Written communication: ability to develop standard business communications, using proper grammar, spelling and punctuation.
• Oral communication: ability to convey complex information and ideas in a clear, concise and professional manner.
• Ability to operate basic office equipment, including scanners, copiers, faxes, phones.
• Basic familiarity with MS Word®, MS Excel®, MS PowerPoint®, MS Outlook® or similar software applications.

Competency Traits

• Build partnerships and trusts through collaboration, active listening and an openness to new ideas
• Operate with the understanding of working within the context of a larger team, not as a private practice clinician
• Keep the team and senior management informed and in the information loop regarding clinical issues
• Support employees to think critically and solve problems to find answers
• Demonstrate sensitivity to individual’s concerns and needs; listen with patience
• Use insight and understanding to deliver difficult news in a compassionate way
• Use appropriate language that the family will hear and; is able to clarify complex or confusing data
• Take initiative and is proactive about staying current with new research, approaches, policies, laws, methods or technologies in area of expertise
• Act quickly and decisively in a crisis
• Understand and effectively react/adapt to multiple and competing priorities on the job; use knowledge and expertise to focus on key job outcomes
• Demonstrate respect and cultural awareness; effectively manage own reactions

Desired Qualifications:

• Familiarity with Lanterman and Early Start Regulations
• Familiarity with governmental and non-governmental resources available for applicants/clients
• Experience in multi-cultural settings and/or multi-lingual capacity
• Experience working with IDD
• Training and consultation

Benefits:
What are the benefits to working with GGRC?

We offer a comprehensive benefits package including Medical and Dental benefits with a generous employer contribution and additional employer paid Life, Disability and Vision coverage

10% employer contribution to a 403(b) retirement account to help you save for the future!

GENEROUS TIME OFF BENEFITS!!!

No really, we mean generous:

13 vacation days, 15 sick days, 11 paid holidays, 6 personal holidays, and up to 5 paid days for continuing education

What makes GGRC so special?

GGRC values diversity, we believe in creating an environment where people of all backgrounds can collaborate to find solutions to complex problems. We are community minded and passionate.

GGRC values each person as a full, robust, and unique individual and interacts with each person in a manner that is respectful and responsive. We endeavor to place each person at the center of his, her or their own life. We approach each person as an expert on his, her or their own life and identity with a clear and attentive inquiry into what is important to, as well as important for, that one person (whether coworker or person-served, family member or other stakeholder).

How to apply:

GGRC values diversity; people of all backgrounds are encouraged to apply. Please complete the application and submit your most recent resume. If you feel that the questions do not accurately capture what you have to offer Golden Gate Regional Center, you are also welcome to attach a cover letter. Applications are being reviewed on a rolling basis so we encourage you to submit yours soon. We look forward to reading your application.

Golden Gate Regional Center is an Equal Opportunity Employer.