JOB ANNOUCEMENT
PHYSICIAN / NURSE PRACTITIONER
We are offering one or two flexible full-time positions which could incorporate HIV care and homeless care as part of well established and reputable programs as well as traditional adult medicine, and possibly women’s health, and pediatrics. The position is flexible with regard to total hours worked (32-40) and efforts would be made to accommodate career interests. We are looking for applicants committed to working with our populations and who are interested in a visionary institution that is exploring innovative practice models and collaborations. We have used art, theater, poetry, and mask making in our HIV program as well as field trips, belly casts and photography in our women’s clinic. In addition, we have collaborated with acupuncturists, yoga instructors, masseurs, herbalists, and chiropractors and we continue to explore more opportunities to work with our colleagues in healing. In the HIV clinic the applicant would receive mentorship to support credentialing and an opportunity to work in a well respected multi-disciplinary team.
REPORTING RELATIONSHIP
Reports directly to the Director of Adult Medicine and the Medical Director of the Center
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES/ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS
- Assumes direct responsibility for the health care of patients in their respective clinical setting including the management of acute and chronic diseases.
- Meets community standards of care with adequate knowledge of appropriate guidelines.
- Familiarity with and observance of institutional policies and procedures.
- Provides ambulatory, acute, and preventive medical services to patients in their respective clinics.
- Provides continuity of care for hospitalized and referred patients according to health center protocols.
- Stays current with clinical practices guidelines and implements them as appropriate.
- When appropriate works within a multi-disciplinary model as established by clinic protocols.
- Ensures that services provided through the various departments are culturally competent and responsive to the needs of the populations served in accordance with the mission of MNHC.
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each of the essential job results satisfactorily. The qualification requirements listed are representative of the knowledge, skill, and or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position.
QUALIFICATIONS
- Current California state physician and surgeon's license as MD or NP
- Board certified/eligible or residency trained in Family Practice/Internal Medicine or accredited Nurse Practitioner Program
- Medical fluency in Spanish required
- Ability to work professionally and ethically within multi-cultural settings, including ability to maintain confidentiality and privacy of persons, documents, data, and communications
MNHC offers an excellent benefits package, which includes fully paid Medical, Dental, Vision and Life insurance. Twelve (12) paid holidays, a floating holiday and birthday holiday in addition to vacation and sick leave. Paid educational leave and 401(k), 403(b) retirement plans.
The Center is located 2 blocks away from the 16th Street/Mission BART station and is accessible via MUNI lines 14, 22, 33 and 49.
If you are interested in applying for this position, please email your resume and cover letter to jobs@mnhc.org.
