Public Health Internship Jobs in Riverside, CA (NOW HIRING)

For questions regarding this position, please contact the Recruiter listed in the Supplemental Information section. ABOUT THE POSITION Riverside University Health System has a Per Diem Physician opportunity with the Geriatric Clinical Practice of the Medical Center located in Moreno Valley, CA. The Geriatric Practice offers varied, extensive, and unique services to the patients served by RUHS and offers a multitude of opportunities for Geriatricians.

What we are looking for in candidates: MD/DO from an accredited medical school Board Certified/Eligible in Geriatric Medicine Active and unrestricted California medical license, or able to obtain a California medical license Familiarity with clinical metrics, performance improvement, and corrective action plans Previous work experience in Skilled Nursing Facilities and/or Outpatient Primary Care Bilingual in Spanish a plus Per Diem Benefits: Competitive salary Malpractice coverage Flexible schedule (days/hours to be determined) Meet the Team. Founded in 1893, Riverside University Health System Medical Center has grown into a cornerstone of healthcare excellence and medical education in the region. Our highly skilled healthcare professionals and dedicated support staff are committed to delivering exceptional, state-of-the-art care to the diverse populations of Riverside County.

Located in Moreno Valley, our 439-bed Medical Center is home to a Level I Trauma Center, a Level II Pediatric Trauma Center, and the county's only Pediatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU). If you're passionate about making a meaningful difference and helping others, RUHS Medical Center is the place for you. For more information regarding RUHS-Medical Center, please visit www.ruhealth.org EXAMPLES OF ESSENTIAL DUTIES Function as a clinician leader of services provided to patients by the medical team or medical specialty area; plan, organize, supervise, and coordinate the primary or specialized medical services at the medical center and outpatient clinics

Supervise clinicians, healthcare support staff, medical students, interns, and resident physicians. Instruct clinicians, medical students, interns, resident physicians, and ancillary medical staff on all patient care services; provide professional guidance to healthcare staff engaged in performing patient care. Conduct and participate in in-service training for medical staff and ancillary medical staff; conduct or participate in department or primary care clinic rounds and instruct the medical staff on patient care services in relation to medical treatments and medications.

Act as a medical consultant for primary, preventive care, health and wellness, and related community and public health programs; ensure medical staff and ancillary medical staff compliance to department policies, Joint Commission requirements, Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA), local, state, and federal regulations related to healthcare. Demonstrate professionalism in all actions, including interpersonal skills, as well as compliance with RUHS policies and organizational objectives, including organizational mission and values. Keep informed of current medical techniques, procedures, and equipment, including subspecialty referral guidelines and workup; annual completion of continuing medical education (CME) per board and state license requirements, including minimally two (2) hours of leadership or educational-related CME per year.

Maintain documentation of care to substantiate coding, in accordance with standards required by the Joint Commission, Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA), state, and federal guidelines; maintain appropriate records and complete medical documentation, including review of labs and diagnostic testing within the RUHS policy guidelines. Assist the Physician-in-Charge in developing and implementing immediate and long-range goals and objectives of medical services and quality metric programs. Participate in clinical quality programs, including responsibility for own quality metrics and compliance with RUHS policy and state and federal requirements; address patient quality metrics at each clinical encounter.

May represent the department in various committees, staff meetings and professional meetings. Additional leadership opportunities exist. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS Experience: Successful completion of a residency training program accredited by the Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education (ACGME) OR by the American Osteopathic Association (AOA) and Board Eligibility or Certification in that medical specialty.

Must become Board Certified before Board Eligibility expires per the American Board of Medical Specialists (ABMS) regulations. Knowledge of: The principles and practices of modern medicine; current techniques, procedures and equipment applicable to primary care or the specialized medical field; principles of effective supervision. Ability to: Plan, organize, direct, and coordinate specialized medical services; perform specialized medical services; supervise and instruct professional and technical personnel; develop and present educational programs for medical students, interns, resident physicians, and ancillary medical staff; maintain records and prepare comprehensive reports; work effectively with staff, patients and others.

License/Certificate: Possession of a current valid Physician's and Surgeon's Certificate issued by the State of California without restrictions. Possession of a current valid Drug Enforcement Agency registration. Board Eligibility (BE) in respective specialty with Board Certification (BC) issued by the respective board before the American Board of Medical Specialists (ABMS) board eligibility expires.

Possession of a valid California Driver's License may be required. SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION For questions regarding this recruitment contact the recruiter, Angela Levinson : alevinson@rivco.org / 951-955-5562 ________________________________________________________________________________________ APPLICATION INFORMATION Veteran's Preference The County has a Veterans Preference Policy applicable to new hires. To qualify, attach the required documents to your job application

Documents include a copy of your (or your spouse's) Member-4 Form DD-214 indicating dates of service. For spousal preference, and as applicable, the following documents: a copy of your marriage certificate, spouse's death certificate, a letter of spouse's disability and/or letter of service-related death (if available) from the U.S. Veteran's Administration

For privacy reasons, it is recommended that you remove your social security information from the document(s). A Human Resources Representative will review the materials and determine if you qualify for veterans' preference. For complete details and documentation requirements, please review the Veterans Preference Policy, C-3 here: https://rivcocob.org/board-policies Reasonable Accommodations The County of Riverside is committed to providing reasonable accommodation to applicants as required by the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and Fair Employment and Housing Act (FEHA)

Qualified individuals with disabilities who need a reasonable accommodation during the application or selection process should contact the recruiter for the position noted above. For additional information and/or to obtain the appropriate form for requesting a reasonable accommodation, please visit the Disability Access Office web page located at: https://rc-hr.com/disability Work Location and Telework In-person attendance is the standard work expectation for County of Riverside assignments. Certain assignments may be eligible for a hybrid telework schedule; however, telework arrangements are subject to management approval, operational needs, and/or may be modified or discontinued at any time

Employees who telework are expected to be able to report to their assigned worksite on short notice or as operational needs require. Unless otherwise specified for a particular position, employees are expected to reside in California following appointment. Limited exceptions may apply.

Applicants should contact the assigned recruiter for additional information regarding work location expectations, telework eligibility, and residency requirements. Proof of Education If using education to qualify or when requested by the recruiter, upload a copy of any license(s), official/unofficial transcript(s), degrees, and/or related employment documents to your NeoGov account at the time of application and before the closing date. Official or unofficial transcripts will be accepted.

If your education was completed outside of the United States, you will need to provide a copy of your Foreign Education Equivalency evaluation from a member of the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES) or Association of International Credential Evaluators, Inc. (AICE). Work Authorization Requirement Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States at the time of application.

The County of Riverside does not participate in visa sponsorship programs, including H1-B visas, and will not provide sponsorship for any employment-based visas. Equal Opportunity Employer The County of Riverside is an Equal Opportunity Employer. It is the policy of the County of Riverside to provide equal employment opportunities for all qualified persons.

All applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, ancestry, medical condition (cancer and genetic characteristics), genetic information, or denial of medical and family care leave, or any other non-job-related factors. Pre-Employment All employment offers are contingent upon successful completion of pre-employment requirements including a criminal background investigation, which involves fingerprinting. (A felony or misdemeanor conviction may disqualify the applicant from County employment).

A pre-employment physical examination and background check may be required. Probationary Period As an Approved Local Merit System, all County of Riverside employees, except those serving "At Will," are subject to the probationary period provisions as specified in the applicable Memorandum of Understanding, County Resolution, or Salary Ordinance. Temporary and Per Diem employees serve at the pleasure of the agency/department head.

General Information Current County of Riverside and/or current employees of the hiring department may receive priority consideration. Qualified candidates may be considered for future County vacancies. Job postings may close without notice based on application volume.

Submit your complete application by the recruitment close date; no late applications are accepted. Ensure all relevant experience/education is reflected on your application/resume, as a failure to demonstrate position requirements may disqualify applicants. A description of job duties directly copied from the job classification or job posting will not be considered.

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