The Physician (LP) provides clinical leadership and drives office performance around clinical quality, cost efficiency, customer service and workplace satisfaction. LP represents the providers of the office in the Physician Leadership Council. LP works In addition, LP is a practicing physician in the office with the same responsibilities and duties of that position.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

Operational and Strategic Initiatives

Responsible for achieving corporate goals and driving performance for the following key operational metrics:

• Patient experience/satisfaction

• Enrollment growth

• Billing/Charting completion times

• Provider productivity

• HCC/RAF scores

• STAR/Quality scores

• ER visits

• Hospital admissions

• Provider satisfaction

• Partner/collaborate with administrative dyad partner (office manager and/or regional operations director) in the overall operation of the office.

• Lead monthly office Provider/Clinical Quality Committee (CQC) meetings to identify opportunities for impacting utilization/clinical outcome, communicate/update office providers on office metric performance, and obtain input for performance improvement.

• Promote relationship between specialists and primary care.

• Responsible for reviewing and analyzing clinical metrics to identify problem areas and opportunities for improvement.

• Develop/implement corrective plans for performance issues

• Collaborate with dyad partner with department goals, policies, procedures, and reporting tools.

Personnel and Management-Related Functions

• Provide overall direction and guidance for office providers, including scheduling and productivity.

• Serve as a physician model for other providers in quality of care, cost efficiency and customer service.

• Supervise nurse practitioners and/or physician assistants.

• Manage performance of providers including:

• Annual performance evaluations and merit increases recommendations and promotions.

• Disciplinary actions.

• Document variance from standard performance.

• Involved in interviewing, hiring, and training key employees.

Interdepartmental Collaboration

Marketing department regarding marketing events, company promotions, health fairs, web sites, social media, etc.

• Hospitalists, SNFists, and case managers to insure proper patient transitions/care plan implementation.

• Vital Care to verify providers properly initiate and utilize this service

• IT department on EMR and other information systems to identify problems, beta- test, implement changes, and train.

• Quality Management to monitor and maintain a high standard of patient care and compliance with all appropriate regulatory bodies.

• Specialties to facilitate patient care, efficiency, communication, and support common company goals.

• Compliance around regulatory issues (HIPPA, OSHA, CLIA, etc.).

Physician Interaction and/or Clinical Functions

• Monitor metrics and drive improvements to meet corporate goals in the following areas:

• PCP and SCP scope of practice

• Referral rates per thousand

• Prior-authorization denial rates

• Appropriateness of tertiary care referrals

• Prevention of inappropriate hospital admissions

• Use of preferred providers and facilities

• Hospice/Palliative Care utilization

Regulatory and Compliance Functions

• Ensure provider compliance with regulatory and legal requirements (HIPPA, OSHA, CLIA, etc.).

• Responsible for the planning, organizing, implementing, evaluating and supervising of Lakeside programs and services in accordance with existing federal, state and local standards, as well as the approved budget, policies and procedures

Additional

• Consistently display a positive attitude and demonstrate a personal commitment to excellence.

• Adhere to all standards of confidentiality and integrity.

The pay range for this position at commencement of employment is expected to be between $150,072 /year to $195,093 year; however, base pay offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors, including market location, job-related knowledge, licensure, skills, and experience.

The total compensation package for this position may also include other elements, including a sign-on bonus and discretionary awards in addition to a full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits (including 401(k) eligibility and various paid time off benefits, such as vacation, sick time, and parental leave), dependent on the position offered.

Details of participation in these benefit plans will be provided if an employee receives an offer of employment.

If hired, employee will be in an “at-will position” and the Company reserves the right to modify base salary (as well as any other discretionary payment or compensation program) at any time, including for reasons related to individual performance, Company or individual department/team performance, and market factors.

As one of the fastest growing Independent Physician Associations in Southern California, Regal Medical Group, Lakeside Community Healthcare & Affiliated Doctors of Orange County, offers a fast-paced, exciting, welcoming and supportive work environment. Opportunities abound, and enterprising, capable, focused people prosper with us. We promote teamwork, nurture learning, and encourage advancement for all of our employees. We want to see you excel, because we believe that your success is our success.

Full Time Position Benefits:

The success of any company depends on its employees. For us, employee satisfaction is crucial not only to the well-being of our organization, but also to the health and wellness of our members. As such, we are firmly dedicated to providing our employees the options and resources necessary for building security and maintaining a healthy balance between work and life.

Our dedication to our staff is evident in our comprehensive benefits package. We offer a very generous mixture of benefits, including many employer-paid options.

Health and Wellness:

• Employer-paid comprehensive medical, pharmacy, and dental for employees
• Vision insurance
• Zero co-payments for employed physician office visits
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• Employer-Paid Life Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Behavioral Health Services

Savings and Retirement:

• 401k Retirement Savings Plan
• Income Protection Insurance

Other Benefits:

• Vacation Time
• Company celebrations
• Employee Assistance Program
• Employee Referral Bonus
• Tuition Reimbursement
• License Renewal CEU Cost Reimbursement Program
• Business-casual working environment
• Sick days
• Paid holidays
• Mileage

• Graduate of an accredited medical school with MD or DO degree
• Completion of accredited residency training program
• Certification/License:
• Board eligible/ Board certification
• Unrestricted active California MD license

Experience:

• Experience in primary and/or Urgent Care medical practice after completing residency is desired
• Experience working in a managed care or Urgent Care environment is desired
• Prior experience in clinical leadership role desirable, experience managing or leading clinical staff in an Urgent Care or Clinic environment is preferred

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

• Excellent ability to effectively communicate Company Vision and Goals
• Demonstrated effective interpersonal skills, and oral and written communications skills
• Current knowledge of industry standard medical management tools
• Strong analytical and problem solving skills
• Able to work independently, set priorities, manage time, and drive to achieve objectives
• Able to work well with all levels in the organization
• Demonstrated ability to be flexible and respond in timely manner as needed
• Takes initiative to identify and solve problems in collaborative fashion
• Able to hold others Accountable for their results in a fair and equitable manner
• Able to use PC-based software programs including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint. Access and MS Project skills desirable
• Able to travel to assignments as required

OR

• Any combination of academic education, professional training or work experience, which demonstrates the ability to perform the duties of the position.

Education:

• Graduate of an accredited medical school with MD or DO degree
• Completion of accredited residency training program
• Certification/License:
• Board eligible/ Board certification
• Unrestricted active California MD license
• Experience:
• Experience in primary and/or Urgent Care medical practice after completing residency is desired
• Experience working in a managed care or Urgent Care environment is desired
• Prior experience in clinical leadership role desirable, experience managing or leading clinical staff in an Urgent Care or Clinic environment is preferred
• Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:
• Excellent ability to effectively communicate Company Vision and Goals
• Demonstrated effective interpersonal skills, and oral and written communications skills
• Current knowledge of industry standard medical management tools
• Strong analytical and problem solving skills
• Able to work independently, set priorities, manage time, and drive to achieve objectives
• Able to work well with all levels in the organization
• Demonstrated ability to be flexible and respond in timely manner as needed
• Takes initiative to identify and solve problems in collaborative fashion
• Able to hold others Accountable for their results in a fair and equitable manner
• Able to use PC-based software programs including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint. Access and MS Project skills desirable
• Able to travel to assignments as required
• OR
• Any combination of academic education, professional training or work experience, which demonstrates the ability to perform the duties of the position.