APLA Health's mission is to achieve health care equity and promote well-being for the
LGBT and other underserved communities and people living with and affected by HIV.
We are a nonprofit, federally qualified health center serving more than 14,000 people
annually. We provide 20 different services from 15 locations throughout Los Angeles
County, including: medical, dental, and behavioral health care; PrEP counseling and
management; health education and HIV prevention; and STD screening and treatment.
For people living with HIV, we offer housing support; benefits counseling; home health
care; and the Vance North Necessities of Life Program food pantries; among several
other critically needed services. Additionally, we are leaders in advocating for policy and
legislation that positively impacts the LGBT and HIV communities, provide capacity-
building assistance to health departments across the country, and conduct community-
based research on issues affecting the communities we serve. For more information,
please visit us at aplahealth.org.
We offer great benefits, competitive pay, and great working environment!
We offer:
• Medical Insurance
• Dental Insurance (no cost for
employee)
• Vision Insurance (no cost for
employee)
• Long Term Disability
• Group Term Life and AD&D
Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• 11 Paid Holidays
• 4 Personal Days
• 10 Vacation Days
• 12 Sick Days
• Metro reimbursement or free
parking
• Employer Matched 403b
Retirement Plan
This is a great opportunity to make a difference!
This position will pay $166,712.00 - $240,967.65 annually. Salary is commensurate with
experience.
POSITION SUMMARY:
Under the direction of the Chief Medical Officer, administers high quality individual
patient care with an emphasis on disease prevention and promotion of health equity.
Physician will provides primary medical care for adults at the Michael Gottlieb Health
Center and other APLA Health clinical sites.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
• Conducts histories and physical exams on patients
• Establishes treatment plans, administers, prescribes, or recommends
medications and other therapeutic interventions;
• Educates clients and/or partners about preventive care, medical issues, and use
of prescribed medical treatments and/or medications;
• Orders, interprets, and evaluates diagnostic tests to identify and assess patient's
clinical problems and health care needs;
• Documents gathered information in the medical record and completes charting
within 48 hours of each clinical encounter
• Provides direct medical care for HIV-positive patients;
• Applies APLA Health PrEP and PEP protocols for qualified patients
• Performs routine STD microscopic diagnostic tests, order other diagnostic tests
for STDs, draws blood and collects other biological specimens, administers
questionnaires and reviews data collection forms and medical records for
completeness and accuracy;
• Counsels and educates clients regarding STDs and HIV risk reduction, and HIV
pre and post exposure prevention services;
• Participates in chart review and quality assurance activities as part of APLA
Health Quality Management Program
• Refers patients to specialists and to relevant patient care components as
appropriate.
• Follows established departmental policies, procedures, and objectives.
• Maintains a professional relationship with staff and patients.
• Care team responsibilities as outlined in the Care Team Patient Center Medical
Home Procedures.
• Performs other related and/or necessary tasks to achieve clinic goals and
objectives, as directed by the Medical Director.
• Admin time will be 10% of total hours worked per week, rounded to the nearest
20 min. A full-time provider (40 hrs.) will get 4 hrs. of admin time. One working 3
days/week (24 hours) will get 2.4 hours, which rounds to 2 hours 20 min.
• May be required to work as late as 8PM on certain days and some work on
Saturdays may be required in the future.
• Conduct medical visits for at least 14 patients per full clinic day on average.
• On-call (by phone only) duties are required.
• **Work hours beyond clinic hours may be required to complete tasks and
documentation.
OTHER DUTIES MAY BE ASSIGNED TO MEET BUSINESS NEEDS.
REQUIREMENTS:
Possession of a Doctor of Medicine (M.D.) or Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (D.O.)
Degree and a valid license to practice medicine issued by the California Medical Board
with no pending or previous disciplinary action from any state licensing entity. Must have
board certification or eligibility in a primary care specialty (Internal Medicine or Family
Medicine); current DEA license; and BCLS certification. Clinical experience in a Federally
Qualified Health Center (FQHC) a plus. Experience in medical administration, utilization
review and quality management. Experience working with electronic health records,
preferably eClinicalWorks, required. Must be eligible to participate in Medicare, Medi-
Cal, F-PACT and other federal health programs. Provider must possess a Unique
Provider Identification Number (UPIN).
Experience working with electronic health records, preferably eClinicalWorks, preferred.
Must be eligible to participate in Medicare, Medi-Cal, F-PACT and other federal health
programs. Provider must possess a National Provider Identification (NPI) number and a
valid Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation Certificate.
Once employed, provider will be required to retain these qualifications throughout the
length of employment. Failure to demonstrate (show proof) of qualifications shall result
in the termination of employment.
Training and Experience:
• Three years experience providing primary care treatment.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
Knowledge of:
• Knowledge of needs of client populations and treatment sources.
• Knowledge of STD and HIV and medical terminology.
Ability to:
• Ability to speak Spanish is highly desirable.
• Willingness and ability to perform phlebotomy and collect other biological
specimens.
• Willingness and ability to administer vaccines or therapeutic injections when
needed
• Ability to operate a personal computer and have proficient knowledge of
Microsoft Office Suites.
WORKING CONDITIONS/PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
This position requires intermittent physical activity including walking, standing, sitting,
reaching, stooping, bending, and light lifting. There will be exposure to potentially
infectious agents; personal protective equipment will be provided. Universal precautions
must be followed. This position requires daily use of a personal computer and requires
entering, viewing and revising text and graphics on the computer terminal. Some local
travel/ driving required.
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:
Must possess a valid California driver's license; proof of auto liability insurance; and
have the use of a personal vehicle for work-related purposes.
COVID-19 and Booster or Medical/ Religious Exemption required.
Equal Opportunity Employer: minority/female/disability/transgender/veteran.