Golden Gate Regional Center (GGRC)
Consulting Physician
Golden Gate Regional Center (GGRC), San Francisco, California, United States, 94199
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 ongoing 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 with 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 travel within the Counties of San Francisco, San Mateo and Marin, and 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 discuss diagnoses, treatment and other pertinent concerns Arrange for specialty examinations and tests Review records pertaining to clients’ medical and developmental history Serve 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 Counsel others 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 & polypharmacy 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 keep 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 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 Experience
2+ years in developmental disabilities or possession of MPH and 1+ years work with developmentally disabled; demonstrated interest in the developmentally disabled Skills
Ability to understand and interpret medical terms, symptoms and diagnoses into language understood by case managers and other staff Ability to make correct medical decisions, at times, with incomplete information Accurate observation of (developmental) behavior in adults and children Understanding of human growth and development Written communication: develop standard business communications with proper grammar, spelling and punctuation Oral communication: convey complex information and ideas clearly and professionally 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 openness to new ideas Work within the context of a larger team, not as a private practice clinician Keep the team and senior management informed regarding clinical issues Support employees to think critically and solve problems Demonstrate sensitivity to individuals' concerns and needs; listen with patience Deliver difficult news in a compassionate way Use appropriate language that families will hear and understand; clarify complex data Take initiative and stay current with new research, approaches, policies, laws, methods or technologies Act quickly and decisively in a crisis Prioritize multiple competing tasks and focus on key outcomes Demonstrate respect and cultural awareness; manage own reactions Desired Qualifications
Familiarity with Lanterman and Early Start Regulations Familiarity with governmental and non-governmental resources for applicants/clients Experience in multi-cultural settings and/or multi-lingual capacity Experience working with IDD Training and consultation Benefits
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. GENEROUS TIME OFF BENEFITS!!!
13 vacation days, 15 sick days, 11 paid holidays, 6 personal holidays, and up to 5 paid days for continuing education. GGRC values diversity; people of all backgrounds are encouraged to apply. Golden Gate Regional Center is an Equal Opportunity Employer. How To Apply
Please complete the application and submit your most recent resume. If questions do not capture what you offer, you may attach a cover letter. Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis. We look forward to reading your application.
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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 discuss diagnoses, treatment and other pertinent concerns Arrange for specialty examinations and tests Review records pertaining to clients’ medical and developmental history Serve 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 Counsel others 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 & polypharmacy 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 keep 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 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 Experience
2+ years in developmental disabilities or possession of MPH and 1+ years work with developmentally disabled; demonstrated interest in the developmentally disabled Skills
Ability to understand and interpret medical terms, symptoms and diagnoses into language understood by case managers and other staff Ability to make correct medical decisions, at times, with incomplete information Accurate observation of (developmental) behavior in adults and children Understanding of human growth and development Written communication: develop standard business communications with proper grammar, spelling and punctuation Oral communication: convey complex information and ideas clearly and professionally 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 openness to new ideas Work within the context of a larger team, not as a private practice clinician Keep the team and senior management informed regarding clinical issues Support employees to think critically and solve problems Demonstrate sensitivity to individuals' concerns and needs; listen with patience Deliver difficult news in a compassionate way Use appropriate language that families will hear and understand; clarify complex data Take initiative and stay current with new research, approaches, policies, laws, methods or technologies Act quickly and decisively in a crisis Prioritize multiple competing tasks and focus on key outcomes Demonstrate respect and cultural awareness; manage own reactions Desired Qualifications
Familiarity with Lanterman and Early Start Regulations Familiarity with governmental and non-governmental resources for applicants/clients Experience in multi-cultural settings and/or multi-lingual capacity Experience working with IDD Training and consultation Benefits
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. GENEROUS TIME OFF BENEFITS!!!
13 vacation days, 15 sick days, 11 paid holidays, 6 personal holidays, and up to 5 paid days for continuing education. GGRC values diversity; people of all backgrounds are encouraged to apply. Golden Gate Regional Center is an Equal Opportunity Employer. How To Apply
Please complete the application and submit your most recent resume. If questions do not capture what you offer, you may attach a cover letter. Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis. We look forward to reading your application.
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