Medical Doctor

Job Summary

This position is responsible for providing Internal Medicine medical services in accordance with all medically accepted standards of care and any applicable Joint Commission and Center for Medicaid services requirements of care.

• Provide onsite direct patient medical services 5 days a week during clinic operation days of Monday thru Friday between the hours 8:00am thru 5:00pm

Key Responsibilities

• Perform accurate medical histories and conduct physical examinations with appropriate assessment and diagnostic evaluations.
• Provide direct patient care and delivery of medical care and services to patients with complex medical conditions, and/or behavioral health needs per accepted medical practices.
• Provide usual and customary diagnostic, evaluation and assessment of medical conditions, as are appropriate of a professional in the field of internal medicine, to Patients of the facility.
• Complete all reports, documentation or electronic record documentation according to the policies and with the timeline established by the facility.
• Order appropriate laboratory and diagnostic studies as necessary. Interpret laboratory analysis and radiology results.
• Participates in the facility’s Quality Improvement Process to include ensuring adherence to regulations set by HHSC, Medicare, Medicaid and The Joint Commission.
• Obtain accurate medical histories from patients, conduct physical examinations with appropriate assessment and diagnostic evaluations, and administer and provide specialized current evidence-based medical treatments and procedures.
• Develop, and maintain a disease management plan for each patient. Document by typing in the EMR the examination and treatment plan of clinics patients and submit e-prescriptions.
• Provide individualized medical care based on the policies and guidelines established by the facility credential/privileging process.
• When necessary, may need to provide treatment for minor injuries to state employees who are injured in the course and scope of employment, as requested.
• Other duties as assigned include but are not limited to actively participate and/or serving in a supporting role to meet the agency’s obligations for disaster response and/or recovery for Continuity of Operations (COP) activation. Such participation may require an alternate shift pattern assignment and/or location

Qualifications

Required

• Must have current Texas license with no history of sanctions by the Medical Board
• Must be Board eligible in Family Medicine or Internal Medicine
• Must have DEA, NPI and CPR/BLS
• Must provide ECFMG, if applicable
• Must comply with HHSC immunization requirements.
• Must submit to HHSC required drug test.
• Must submit to HHSC required fingerprinting.
• Must complete facility and HHSC required training.

Preferred

• Bilingual Physician (English & Spanish) with Family Medicine or Internal Medicine experience treating chronic medical illnesses in an outpatient clinic setting.

Job Types: Full-time, Contract, Temporary

Work Location: In person