The primary patient demographic includes 17% ages 1-17, 25% 18-44, 26% 45-64 and 32% 65-Up, with the San Andreas Clinic serving a slightly younger population. Moreover, the patient population is as follows: 73% White Non-Hispanic, 15% Hispanic and 12% All other. In regard to the insurance coverage: Commercial 33%, Medicare 33%, Medicaid 20%, Uninsured 6% and Other 8%. Calaveras County is populated with 46,284 which includes 1,037 sq miles and the landscape of Valley to Alpine that includes an elevation increase from 1,000 to 8,000 ft above sea level.
Clinical duties encompass wellness care, preventive medicine, and chronic disease management, among other primary care services. The physician will see approximately 20 patients per day and manage various clinical support services. The team includes nurse practitioners and physician assistants to support patient care and offer coverage in collaboration with hospital and ER teams. While specific specialization opportunities were not outlined, the position includes a potential focus on patient education, preventive care, and chronic disease management.