Family Medicine Physician

The Staff Physician works as part of the medical provider team providing medical services to the patients of the community health center. The physician will act as a member of the care team and work in collaboration with other health team members and is responsible for assisting in the promotion of the health and well-being of a panel of patients. All services will be completed at the nearby Health Center under the supervision of the Chief Medical Officer. APP assistance will be available. Essential Functions: Patient Relations · Obtains complete medical history from patient, and/or family, and/or previous medical records, etc. · Prescribes medications according to therapeutic goals and explains treatment to patients and families in accordance with TSBMB regulations. · Teaches and counsels patients and families. Staff Relations/Team Building · Consults with physicians and other member of the health care team as necessary. · Performs other necessary duties as required by the community health center to meet the goal of providing primary health care services. · Provides leadership and education for health center staff. Clinical Duties · Provides primary medical care by caring for all patients in accordance with the physician’s medical specialty and/ or privileging. · Develops a plan of care for each patient, including: complete medical history, physical examinations, diagnosis, appropriate treatment and/or referral, including hospitalization where necessary. · Stresses the importance of preventive health care measures. · Uses all available resources in diagnosis and treatment, such as laboratory and radiological testing, in an appropriate and cost efficient manner. · Confers with consulting physicians, nurse, patients, and patient’s families concerning treatment and care of patients. · Refers those cases that require specialist services, but maintains responsibility, assuring that continuity of care is provided. · Renders emergency care and treatment including cardiopulmonary resuscitation, starting I-V fluids, and medications; sutures lacerations. Performs other minor surgery as privileged. General Qualifications and Requirements: · Graduation from an accredited medical school with a degree of Doctor of Medicine or Osteopathy. · Completion of an approved residency program in a primary care specialty. · License to practice medicine in the state of Texas