Physician in Mount Shasta, California

Overview

Mercy Medical Center Mt. Shasta is a member of the Dignity Health system of health care providers and is a not-for-profit medical facility. We are designated as a 25 bed Critical Access Hospital and are accredited by the Joint Commission on Accreditation of Health care Organizations. In addition to our acute care hospital we also own and operate two Rural Health Clinics providing walk-in immediate care as well as scheduled appointments for routine medical needs.We are located in the northernmost area of California and are part of a network of care including Mercy Medical Center Redding and St. Elizabeth Community Hospital in Red Bluff. We are passionate about patient care committed to community outreach advocates for the underserved and dedicated to ensuring that quality affordable health services are available to all who need them. For more information visit www.mercy.org.

Responsibilities

Under the supervision of the Director of Rural Clinics, the incumbent functions as the Primary Care Physician in charge and provides care to the patients of this Rural Health Clinic

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications:

• Experience in the evaluation and treatment of acute medical conditions and injuries common to patients of all ages (e.g. chest pain, abdominal pain, infections, laceration repair, orthopedic injuries)

• Experience in utilizing and interpreting common lab tests, EKGs and plain X-ray studies. Knowledge of federal, state and Dignity Health Medical Staff by laws, policies on medical care (e.g. EMTALA, patient rights).

• Familiarity with the methods of diagnosing and treating diseases and deficiency

• Licensed physician in good standing

• Unrestricted DEA certification

• Privileged or eligible to obtain privileges in Family Practice, or any other specialty plus a minimum of one year experience in an acute setting that includes pediatric and adult patient care.

• Dignity Health Board Certified

• BLS certification

Pay Range

$197.00 – $218.75/hour

We are an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.