This is a continuous recruitment and can be closed at any time without notice. The Tulare County Health & Human Services Agency (HHSA) is currently recruiting for Extra Help Primary Care Practitioners.
As extra help positions become available, the Health & Human Services Agency will select the most qualified and appropriate applicant for the position available. The number of hours and duration of employment varies by each assignment. Extra help employees may work in a variety of departments in locations throughout the geographic county area. Extra help employees may not work more than 1,559 hours in any fiscal year from July to June. An extra help employee who mistakenly works in excess of 1,559 hours in a fiscal year does not become a probationary or regular employee.
Applications will be active for six months. If you are hired for extra help and you complete a work assignment and then if you wish to be employed again, you must resubmit an Extra Help application online.
There are no benefits associated with extra help positions.
Tulare County’s Health Care Centers and California Children’s Services (CCS) Program are currently recruiting for an Extra Help Primary Care Practitioner to join our team of health care professionals dedicated to improving the health and well-being of community members through quality health care services. The Extra Help Primary Care Practitioner will support the CCS Medical Therapy Program (MTP) by providing medical direction for patients within the MTP. In addition to determine medical eligibility and medical benefits in accordance with the CCS rules and regulations
The Tulare County Health and Human Services Agency operates two Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC) Look-Alike clinics focused on providing primary care services to underserved populations throughout the county. Our vision is a safe and healthy community where patients have access to quality care. Through the FQHC program, our health care centers aim to remove the barriers many residents find to accessing health care and to ensure quality treatment regardless of ability to pay.
Typical Duties
Key Responsibilities- Provide medical services in clinics in the field of Family Practice, Internal Medicine, or Pediatrics.
- Examine, diagnose, prescribe, and administer treatment to patients.
- Determine necessity for referral and refer persons requiring special diagnostic procedures or treatments to appropriate sources.
- Admit patients to area hospitals as necessary and in coordination with other physicians.
- Act as supervising physician for one or two mid-level practitioners.
- Maintain clinic records and prepare reports.
Employment Standards
Required Qualifications Candidates must meet the qualifications listed below by the application deadline .
- Graduation from a medical school approved by the Board of Medical Quality Assurance
- One year of experience as an intern at a hospital approved by the Board of Medical Quality Assurance; completion of a residency in Pediatrics, Internal Medicine, or Family Practice from a program approved by the American Board of Medical Specialties
- Possession of a valid Physician's and Surgeon's license issued by the State of California.
- Board eligible or certified in Family Practice, Internal Medicine, or Pediatrics
- Procurement of a supervising physician certificate from the California Medical Board within the time frame required by the Director of Health Services
Additional Information
Conditions of Employment- Possession of, or ability to obtain, an appropriate, valid California driver's license. Candidates selected will be required to pass a pre-employment drug and alcohol screening. Additionally, a background investigation may also be conducted. Some job classes may also require a physical exam.
Student Loan Forgiveness- This is a qualifying position for student loan forgiveness through the College Cost Reduction and Access Act (CCRAA). Only student loan payments made after October 1, 2007 and in a qualified repayment plan are eligible. For more information you are encouraged to speak with your student loan servicer or visit: http://studentaid.ed.gov/repay-loans/forgiveness-cancellation .
**PLEASE NOTE: ONLY COMPLETE APPLICATIONS WILL BE CONSIDERED**EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYERClosing Date/Time: Continuous
