Physician

Under the direction of the APLA Health Site Medical Director, provides primary medical care for adults at the Gleicher/Chen Health Center and other APLA Health clinical sites. APLA Health restores dignity and trust within underserved communities by providing world-class LGBTQ+ empowered healthcare, support services and HIV specialty care.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Provides medical services at the Gleicher/Chen Health Center and other Los Angeles APLA Health clinical sites as assigned. Participates in planning, coordination and evaluation of all medical activities. Works in collaboration with nursing, medical leadership, quality management, and clinical staff to develop, establish, optimize and implement clinical protocols and procedures and quality assurance/improvement plans.

Delivers primary care medical services including histories and physical exams, chronic and acute disease management, preventive health, and communicable diseases screenings. Orders, interprets, and evaluates diagnostic tests to identify and assess patient's clinical problems and health care needs. Records physical findings and formulates prognoses based on patient's condition. Establishes treatment plans, administers, furnishes, or recommends medications.

Adheres to all APLA policies and protocols, including clinical guidelines for common conditions. Ensures timely completion of charting, lab reviews, and medication refills within 48 hours of the visit. Conducts medical visits for at least 16 patients per full clinic day. Investigates new medical procedures and techniques.

Participates in the quality assurance plan that includes provider peer review program, documentation of quality indicators and sound program assessment methodologies. Assures integrity of electronic medical records in accordance with state and federal laws. On-call (by phone only) duties are required.

Admin time will be 10% of total hours worked per week, rounded to the nearest 20 minutes. May be required to work past 5PM and some Saturdays. Work hours beyond clinic hours may be required to complete tasks and documentation.