STAFF PHYSICIANSCOUNTY OF SANTA BARBARA, PUBLIC HEALTH DEPARTMENTPublic Health’s Primary Care and Family Health Division

Salary: $200,791 – $229,314 Annually DOE/DOQPlus 5% potential for performance pay. Potential of receiving a onetime hiring incentive which may be used for relocation assistance, housing and student loan offsets, or cash incentives and the possibility of vacation and sick leave pre-accruals.

Santa Barbara County is looking for Staff Physicians to fill two (2) critical roles in our Public Health’s Primary Care and Family Health Division. Our physicians collaborate with a team of physicians, nurses and other staff providing clinical services in our expanding Federally Qualified Health Clinics throughout the County.

County of Santa Barbara

THE POSITION/ THE OPPORTUNITYStaff Physicians work at one of PHD’s Federally Qualified Health Care Centers (FQHC). As licensed medical doctors, Physicians assume independent responsibility for the clinical diagnosis and treatment of patients of the Santa Barbara County Public Health Department (PHD), with all of attendant necessities of care, including but not limited to history, physical examination, ordering of tests, interpretation of testing, procedures, referral to specialists and overall case management of the patients’ medical conditions; perform some related administrative duties to support PHD clinic and program operations; and perform other related duties as required. CLICK HERE to read more about the individual clinics and their unique culture, opportunities, and additional ideal candidate competencies needed for each position.

The PHD Fiscal and Administrative Division handles all of the administrative functions for Primary Care Family Health (PCFH), including malpractice insurance costs, and the Health Center Administrators coordinate all aspects of the practice, including staffing, scheduling, training and billing. This means our Physicians can concentrate on delivering quality health care to people unable to receive care elsewhere by spending more time with patients and less time with paperwork. Speaking of our patients, they are the best! Our patients are grateful, thoughtful individuals who show their appreciation with their smiles and positive attitudes. As a Physician, you couldn’t ask for a better community to serve.

We offer a generous total compensation package including a defined benefit retirement plan. While we may not be able to compete specifically with salaries offered in the private sector, we offer something you

simply cannot put a price on: work-life balance. Our physicians enjoy predictable, regular schedules during normal business hours and do not have hospital call. Our holiday schedule typically lines up with school schedules, so our staff can spend more time with family. With all this free time, you’ll find plenty of things to enjoy in beautiful Santa Barbara County thanks to our beaches, mountains, parks, wineries and other unique places to explore.

In our FQHCs, the PHD adheres to the program requirements established by the Health Resources Services Administration (HRSA). Among these requirements are:

• A majority of our Health Center Board of Directorsare participants of the health center. This ensuresthat the services remain participant-directed andappropriate for the communities we serve.

• We report annually on medical quality and financialstability, using standard measures tracked by allsimilar centers throughout the country. This ensures ahigh level of quality throughout our system.

• Each of our Health Care Centers serve, and/orare located in, communities that are designatedas Medically Underserved Area (MUA) and/orMedically Underserved Population (MUP) because ofa documented lack of health care resources.

THE DEPARTMENT—Public HealthThe Santa Barbara County Public Health Department’s mission is to improve the health of our communities by preventing disease, promoting wellness and ensuring access to needed health care, and our vision is healthier communities through leadership, partnership and science. With a staff of 475 and a budget of approximately $83 million, Public Health serves a population of about 420,000 residents. Our range of responsibilities is vast—investigating disease outbreaks, conducting health education campaigns, inspecting food establishments, working with high risk mothers and children, operating health clinics for the underserved, staffing medical shelters during emergency evacuations and even caring for our four legged friends through our animal control program and many other programs and services. To learn more, please visit: cosb.countyofsb.org/phd/

THE DIVISION—Primary Care & Family HealthThe Primary Care & Family Health Division provides primary and specialty care at our five Federally Qualified Health Centers (FQHC) and four satellite clinics located throughout Santa Barbara County. More than 120,000 patient visits are provided each year to low-income, uninsured and underinsured families, adults, and children. Pharmacy and clinical laboratory are also provided within the Health Care Centers, and other services offered include:

There are approximately 350 employees who include physicians, nurse practitioners, and physician assistants, who supplement a teaching program (Internal Medicine and Surgical) to provide comprehensive multi-specialty services across the County. The division is also responsible for administering the California Medical Services programs and the Medically Indigent Adult Program.

• Primary Care, Internal Medicine andSpecialty Services

• Clinical Laboratory• Pharmacy• Immunization

• Women’s Services to include Obstetrical,Family Planning, Gynecology

• Well Child Exams• Physicals (school, GR, DMV, specialty)• Health Care Reform Enrollment

PHILOSOPHY & QUALITY OF CAREWe follow the Patient-Centered Medical Home philosophy of primary care that is patient-centered, comprehensive, team-based, coordinated, accessible, and focused on quality and safety. Our philosophy encourages providers and care teams to meet patients where they are, from the simplest to the most complex conditions, treating patients with respect, dignity, and compassion, and enabling strong and trusting relationships with providers and staff. The medical home is not a final destination; it is a model for achieving primary care excellence so that care is received in the right place, at the right time, and in the manner that best suits a patient’s needs. We are focused on providing excellent quality of care to our clients and striving to improve each year’s performance, which is summarized in our Annual Care Quality Report 2018-2019.

COMMUNITY—Live, Work and Play in Santa Barbara CountyWe have opportunities in northern and southern parts of the County at our various clinics. Both areas are known for their scenic views and quality public and private schools. Both have a local hospital and offer a wide array of outdoor and cultural activities throughout the year. Our temperate climate supports a range of lifestyle choices.

Southern Santa Barbara County includes attractive seaside communities such as Carpinteria and Santa Barbara. This southern part of the County is situated on the south-facing scenic coastline, between the Santa Ynez Mountains and the Pacific Ocean. These areas offer the benefits of small community living, with big city life nearby; Los Angeles is 90 miles south.

Northern Santa Barbara County includes the picturesque Lompoc and Santa Maria Valleys. Both of these areas are situated close to the beach and offer the benefits of small town, affordable California living, with the opportunity to live and work in the local community you serve.

IDEAL CANDIDATEStaff Physicians require the following: 1. Based on Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC)

mandates, incumbents must cooperate with CaliforniaState’s Public Health Department (PHD) to become aneligible billable provider.

2. A valid license as a Physician & Surgeon from theMedical Board of California;

3. A valid DEA certificate for the prescription ofcontrolled medications; and,

4. Board Certification or eligibility in Family Practice,Internal Medicine, Obstetrics/Gynecology, Pediatricsor other specialty consistent with PHD assignment.

CLICK HERE to review Clinic Based Physician Application Instructions and Requirements.

The Ideal Candidate will have the following characteristics: • Public Health experience or experience working with

underserved populations.

• Experience using electronic health records.

• Bilingual skills in Spanish desired.

• Strong interpersonal and communications skills.

• Demonstrate intensity to go after the goal with passion.

• Upholding the public trust and leading with integrity andunquestionable ethics.

• Commitment to building successful relationships,promoting involvement of diverse groups, providingexcellent comprehensive care to patients, delivering highquality results and ensuring all commitments are fulfilled.

• The ability to influence successful outcomes by presentingan accessible demeanor and encouraging opencommunication, demonstrating skills of persuasion andbuilding confidence in others with specific understanding ofparticular challenges facing our diverse patient population.

• Using high levels of craftsmanship in delivering services,communicating with others and following mandates toprovide excellent care based on current knowledge andevidence based medicine.

Additional Qualifications: Some positions in this class may requiresome or all of the following:

1. A valid California Class C Driver’s License.

2. Eligibility for hospital privileges in local acute carehospitals.

3. Willingness to provide standby call coverage onweekdays, weekends, and holidays as well as beingavailable for consultation after regular business hours.

4. Other public health department requirements of allemployees related to immunizations, vaccinations, etc.

Knowledge of: the principles and practices of modern medicine; human anatomy and physiology; medical terminology; community resources in medical treatment; American Medical Association ethics and standards; pharmacology including laws regarding informed consent, dosage ranges, drug incompatibilities, and side effects; ICD-10 and CPT coding and billing principles; clinical and administrative supervisory principles and practices; and standard English grammar and usage.

Ability to: assess symptoms and make an accurate diagnosis; prescribe treatment appropriate to the patient’s condition and situation; skillfully apply principles and techniques of modern medicine; communicate effectively in both oral and written forms; establish and maintain effective relationships with staff, patients, the public, and other County employees; coordinate activities and efforts with other medical, nursing, and auxiliary staff; understand and accept the needs of medically indigent patients; and interact with and effectively treat clients from diverse socio-economic backgrounds.

HOW TO APPLY The recruitment will remain open until the needs of the

County are met, for first consideration APPLY ASAP.

Complete an online application at www.sbcountyjobs.com and attach a cover letter and resume (this is a short-form application and

should only take 15 minutes to complete); county applications will need to be completed before candidate interviews.

The County of Santa Barbara respects and values a diverse workforce and strongly promotes strategies and activities to recruit, develop and retain qualified

persons of varied backgrounds, lifestyles, experience and races.

SALARY & BENEFITSSalary: $200,791 – $229,314 Annually DOE/DOQ Plus 5% potential for performance pay. Potential of receiving a one time hiring incentive which may be used for relocation assistance, housing and student loan offsets, or cash incentives and the possibility of vacation and sick leave pre-accruals.

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• Hiring Incentive: The County has an incentive program and mayprovide reimbursement for reasonable relocation expenses, and atthe discretion of the CEO, can provide relocation assistance,housing, student loan offsets, cash incentives, and/or vacationand sick leave pre-accruals in the interest of attracting the besttalent to the organization.

• Positions in Santa Maria and Lompoc receive a 5% specialduty allowance.