Qureos Mentor

Central Health

Overview: 
The Nephrologist is responsible for providing expert consultation and continuing care for patients with renal-related
 conditions, including chronic kidney disease, acute kidney injury, and hypertension, while offering leadership to the
 comprehensive care team managing complex medical issues. The physician works collaboratively within a
 multidisciplinary team to deliver high-quality, patient-centered care that aligns with Central Health’s mission to
 improve the health and well-being of the communities we serve. The role may also include supervising advanced
 practice providers and serving as an attending physician for learners at various levels. Preferred candidates will
 have experience in FQHC or community health settings, demonstrate cultural competence in caring for diverse
 populations, and excel in preventive care and patient education. Familiarity with value-based care models, EHR
 systems, and telehealth is highly desirable, as is a commitment to addressing social determinants of health and
 reducing health disparities.
 Central Health's mandate is to serve as the safety net for individuals in the county who need healthcare
 services. Mission alignment and an empathetic approach are key to advancing health equity, inclusion, patient
 experience, and positive clinical outcomes.
 
Responsibilities: 
Examines patients, obtains medical histories and treats acute and chronic illnesses.
 Orders, performs and interprets diagnostic tests.
 Involves patients and their families in care and treatment decisions.
 Collaborates on improvements in care delivery and service with staff, other physicians and management.
 Initiates appropriate specialty referrals.
 Provides clinical information to the interdisciplinary team in a clear and timely manner.
 Ensures that proper patient documentation is timely, accurate and complete.
 Works with practice management to ensure proper compliance with billing, coding and CPT code assignment.
 Achieves and maintains optimal patient access.
 Participates in the development of medical protocols, standard procedures and management of patient‐care‐related activities.
 Gives feedback to and accepts feedback from all staff in respectful manner.
 Acts in a positive and professional manner, complying with practice policies, procedures and federal and state laws.
 Performs other duties and responsibilities as assigned.
 Promotes health education in conjunction with other health professionals.
 Advises the Director of Specialty of any problems that can affect the quality and efficiency of the organization.
 
Qualifications: 
Required: 
MD or DO from an accredited medical school
 
Completion of a Residency in Internal Medicine
 
Residency in Internal
 Medicine and Accredited Fellowship in Nephrology with Certification from the American Board of Medical Specialties.
 
2 years of clinical experience
 
Unrestricted licensed to practice Cardiology (Medicine) in the State of Texas Required
 Board Certification by the American Board of Internal Medicine and American Board of Pulmonology
 DEA - Narcotics License Current Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA) number for the purpose of writing prescriptions Required
 Basic Life Support (BLS) Current Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification for Healthcare Providers from the American Heart Association or the American Red Cross Required
 Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) Current Healthcare Provider Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) from
 the American Heart Association or the American Red Cross Required

Physician - Nephrologist

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Physician - Nephrologist