Internist or Family Physician

Internist Or Family Physician

Physicians who diagnose and provide non-surgical treatment of diseases and injuries of internal organ systems. Provide care mainly for adults who have a wide range of problems associated with the internal organs.

Major duties and responsibilities include:

• Provide quality care to patients according to clinical medical protocols and funding source guidelines;
• Examine, diagnose and treat adult patients;
• Collect, record, and maintain patient information such as medical history, reports and examination results;
• Order appropriate laboratory and diagnostic procedures;
• Perform a complete physical exam and records findings;
• Interpret and integrate data to determine appropriate diagnostic and therapeutic procedures as needed;
• Synthesize data to determine diagnosis and therapeutic plan utilizing principles of prevention;
• Immunize patients to protect them from preventable diseases;
• Collaborate with providers in managing acute and long-term medical needs of patients;
• Promotes health by advising patients concerning diet, hygiene, and methods for prevention of disease;
• Instruct patients and family regarding medications, treatment instructions, and provide patient education;
• Maintain and review patient records, charts, other pertinent information, post tests and examination results;
• Triage patient telephone calls and provide consultation;
• Manage medical emergencies;
• Provide monitoring and continuity of care between visits;
• Refers patients to medical specialist for consultant services when necessary for patient's well-being;
• Have a working knowledge of ICD10, CPT and HCPCS coding and managed care, and be available for training as necessary;
• Supervise medical assistants and lab personnel in area of specific support services for patient care delivery;
• Provide medical assistance to other Physicians and mid-level providers as necessary;
• Participate in after hour care, to include patients calls;
• Supervise assigned mid-level providers as needed;
• Train, mentor, and supervise students, residents and clinical support staff, as appropriate;
• Participate in on-call schedule and Saturday clinic rotation;
• Be flexible to work at other HOPE Clinic sites as needed;
• Attend required meetings and participates in committees/pilot projects as requested;
• Participate in professional development activities and maintain professional affiliations;
• Follow the Federal and/or State guidelines related to the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA);
• Participate in peer review, quality assurance, provider meetings, and other clinical meetings;
• Perform minor surgical procedures;
• Assist in updating protocols and principles of practice as requested;
• Prescribe medication in accordance with Texas statue and professional practice guidelines;
• Use oral and written communication skills to effectively convey ideas in a clear, positive manner that is consistent with the HOPE Mission;
• Deliver care appropriate for an outpatient, primary care FQHC with a multicultural, multilingual patient population;
• Comply with the regulations and policies required of a FQHC;
• Perform other duties as assigned to support HOPE Clinic Vision, Mission, and Values.

Qualification requirements include:

• Successful completion of an accredited Internal Medicine Residency with 3 or more years of experience;
• Current D.E.A certificate;
• Previous experience in a hospital and/or clinic setting;
• Understanding of Texas mandated reporting laws;
• Ability to relate to culturally diverse patients and communities;
• Keep up with CME requirements for Texas License and Board Certification.

Education and/or experience:

• Board Certified as an Internist preferred (required to be a Core Faculty member of a residency program)
• Internal Residency Training experience required
• Valid DEA number to prescribe medications
• BLS certified
• 3+ years of experience in a general medical practice preferred
• Maintain product knowledge on new medications in the field
• Experienced in providing long-term care of adults

Other skills and abilities:

• Bilingual (Vietnamese, Chinese, Arabic and/or Spanish with English) is preferred.
• Above average skills in language ability as well as public speaking and writing.
• Must have good transportation and a valid Texas Driver's license.