Palliative Care Physician

Overview
Mercy Medical Group is seeking an additional Physician to join our expanding Palliative Medicine Team at our Citrus Heights, CA location. This opportunity offers an Inpatient and/or Outpatient component.

 

Opportunity Highlights:

• Be part of the team that makes a difference to patients that encounter serious illness
• Great work/life balance with shared MINIMAL call
• Develop a primary care model for patients with extended and unique needs

Benefits:

• Competitive salary, sign-on bonus, relocation, with a productivity and quality bonus
• Guaranteed salary range: $217,347 - $230,132 / year, potential bonuses may exceed this range
• Comprehensive healthcare benefits
• Generous retirement plan

Mercy Medical Group (MMG) is a dynamic, growing organization with a long-standing history of providing exceptional medical care in the Sacramento area. MMG is a large multi-specialty medical group of 500+ providers comprised of primary care physicians, specialists in more than 30 medical and surgical specialties, physician assistants, and nurse practitioners. These professionals provide seamless primary and specialty care, working together to meet the unique needs of each individual patient.
MMG clinicians provide services to patients at Dignity Health Medical Foundation locations throughout Sacramento. Mercy Medical Group is aligned with Dignity Health, operating on a medical foundation model.

Dignity Health is a part of CommonSpirit Health, one of the nation's largest health systems dedicated to advancing health for all people. #HEC
Community Description
Nestled in beautiful Northern California, Sacramento is one of the most ethnically diverse and livable cities in America. The capital city of California serves as the political nucleus of one of the nation's most influential states, the sixth-largest economy in the world. The area offers a wide variety of activities to enjoy, including fine dining, shopping, biking, boating, river rafting, skiing, or attending one of many different cultural events. Because of its central location, Lake Tahoe, San Francisco, the vineyards of Napa Valley, and the historical Gold Rush towns of the foothills are all within easy driving distance.

Responsibilities
Patient Care:

Diagnose and treat various medical conditions.Develop and implement comprehensive treatment plans.Conduct thorough medical examinations and histories.Communication:

Communicate effectively with patients, families, and healthcare teams.Provide clear and concise medical information.Foster a collaborative and patient-centered approach to healthcare.Documentation:

Maintain accurate and up-to-date patient records.Document medical findings, diagnoses, and treatment plans.Ensure compliance with coding and billing regulations.Diagnostic Procedures:

Order and interpret diagnostic tests, such as lab work and imaging.Perform procedures as neededCollaborate with specialists for further diagnostic evaluation.Team Collaboration:

Collaborate with nurses, specialists, and other healthcare professionals.Participate in interdisciplinary team meetings and case discussions.