Bilingual Family Practice Physician MD/DO

About Us

At Clinica Family Health & Wellness, we believe everyone deserves high-quality, compassionate healthcare close to home. We are a nonprofit Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC) that provides comprehensive, affordable medical, dental, behavioral health, pharmacy, and specialty behavioral care services. We are committed to being a healthcare home for our patients, a place where they receive coordinated, whole-person care from a team that supports their health and well-being at every stage of life.

Overview of Role

Provide high quality medical care that is culturally appropriate and prevention focused. Serves as a leader on the pod contributing to the smooth, efficient, operation of the pod, the site and the organization.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Maintains a program of high quality, comprehensive health for the family, to include preventive medicine, behavioral sciences, and community health.
• Prepares and reviews medical histories and obtains data through interviews.
• Examines patients, formulates differential diagnostic plans, defines and orders required diagnostic testing. Interprets examination findings and test results, and implements treatment plans.
• Determines need for consultation and assists in medical care and treatment and consults other specialists as needed.
• Manages family practice inpatients, conducts rounds, and prescribes inpatient therapy. Participates in surgical, obstetrical, gynecological and critical care procedures according to training and demonstrated ability.
• Provides supportive and definitive care to patients with serious medical conditions with appropriate consultation, based on documented and demonstrated proficiency (e.g., applies planned care principles; practice variations from Clinica’s treatment protocols as appropriate; limitations of training/experience are respected).
• Assists in the revision of clinical practice guidelines and Scope of Practice when needed by bringing outdated practice protocols to the attention of the Clinic Medical Director, as well as any expected/actual changes of licensure.
• Expands and maintains rapport with the medical community in the service area (e.g., interacts appropriately with other medical personnel outside of Clinica; actively seeks to broaden our referral network).
• Appropriately communicates with health & human services agencies, local governments, and community organizations as needed.
• Provides responsive off-hours medical services physically or by phone when the clinic is closed, if applicable.
• Acquires and maintains hospital privileges at the local hospital when participating in the call pool is part of the physician’s FTE.
• Supports and teaches team members at the site. Teaches students enrolled in a relevant health profession training program.
• Demonstrates knowledge of the principles of growth and development over the life span, and stays current with changes in this area.
• Provides Human Resources staff the needed documentation, paperwork, and signatures to complete credentialing and privileging (initial and biannual).
• Is respectful and responsive to staff and patients (is approachable by other staff, demonstrates good team work by offering and receiving feedback appropriately).
• Handles ongoing daily clinical work in a timely and thorough manner as outlined in the Provider manual (see Provider Manual).
• Exhibits positive leadership skills on and off the pod (actively striving to improve the patient and staff experience at Clinica).
• Collaborates well with teammates, both on a clinical level (e.g., seeks/provides guidance and feedback to supervised/supervising clinician) as well as on a managerial and administrative level (e.g., follows Clinica’s procedures around requesting/taking time off).
• Effective use of the electronic health record, registries and templates.

POSITION QUALIFICATIONS:

Education and Experience:

1. MD/DO, board certified/board eligible in Family Practice Medicine.
2. Valid license/DEA in jurisdiction of clinic, certification preferred.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

1. One year of experience in ambulatory health care preferred
2. Sensitivity to low income, ethnic minority communities preferred
3. Entry level proficiency in the Spanish language required.
4. Computer proficiency – electronic health record experience preferred.
5. Ability to flourish in a team system.

What we Offer
CFHW is an approved site for the Colorado Health Service Corps and National Health Service Corps Loan Repayment Programs. Providers who meet program eligibility requirements may receive up to $120,000 in loan repayment assistance for serving our communities.

• Comprehensive benefits:
  • Medical, Dental & Vision options
  • Medical and Dependent Care FSA/HSA
  • Company paid life insurance
  • Long term disability insurance
  • Accident/hospital plans
• 403(b) Retirement Plan with employer contributions
• CFWH offers vacation time, sick hours, and personal holiday hours.
• A collaborative team environment.
• Open communication with leadership and mission-focused engagement
• Training and growth opportunities with a supportive team invested in your success
• CME (amounts and hours are prorated based on weekly hours/FTE)
  • Medical Providers: $3000 and 40 hours annually

Compensation
Approximately $195,000 -$242,000 annually. The posted range represents the full salary range for this position. Starting pay is based on factors such as directly related experience, education, licensure and/or certification, and internal equity.

Applications for this position will be accepted until the position is filled.

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CFHW is committed to an inclusive, age-neutral hiring process. In compliance with the Colorado Job Application Fairness Act (JAFA), we do not ask applicants to disclose their age, date of birth, or dates of attendance/graduation from an educational institution. Please focus your application on your relevant skills, qualifications, and professional experience.

Clinica Family Health & Wellness is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. We do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment based on race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, physical or mental disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, military status, or any other protected class under applicable federal, state, or local law.

Employees must meet applicable health and safety requirements, including an annual influenza (flu) vaccine, tuberculosis screening at hire, and any position specific requirements. Proof of required immunizations is required before employment begins. Exemptions and reasonable accommodations are considered.