Family Practice Physician

Job Description

Primary Responsibilities

• Patient Consultations : Conduct thorough patient consultations, taking detailed medical histories, performing comprehensive physical examinations, and assessing patients' overall health status.
• Diagnosis and Treatment : Diagnose and treat a wide range of acute and chronic medical conditions, prescribing medications, therapies, and other interventions as necessary.
• Preventive Care : Implement preventive healthcare strategies, including routine screenings, vaccinations, and lifestyle counseling, to promote disease prevention and early detection.
• Chronic Disease Management : Manage patients with chronic conditions, develop personalized care plans, monitor disease progression, and adjust treatment regimens as needed to improve patient outcomes.
• Health Promotion and Education : Educate patients about healthy lifestyle choices, disease management, and self-care practices to empower them to actively participate in their healthcare.
• Referrals and Coordination : Collaborate with specialists and healthcare professionals to coordinate patient referrals, ensuring comprehensive and coordinated care for complex medical cases.
• Electronic Health Records (EHR) : Document all patient interactions, assessments, treatments, and care plans accurately and efficiently in the electronic health record (EHR) system.
• Health Advocacy : Advocate for patients' healthcare needs, ensuring that they receive appropriate and timely medical services and resources.
• Continuity of Care : Establish and maintain strong doctor-patient relationships, providing ongoing care, follow-up, and support as needed.
• Quality Improvement : Participate in quality improvement initiatives, adherence to evidence-based guidelines, and clinical audits to enhance patient safety and care standards.
• Professional Development : Stay abreast of medical advancements, research, and best practices to continuously improve medical knowledge and clinical skills.

Job Requirements

Education and Experience:

• Completion of a Doctor of Medicine (MD) degree from an accredited medical school and Texas State.
• Licensed to practice as a Physician/MD in Texas.
• Complete a residency program in Internal Medicine and Family Medicine.
• Current Certifications in BLS, ACLS, PALS, and Infection Control Training with a strong understanding of HIPAA Compliance.
• Valid DEA Registration.
• Experience in using electronic medical records (EMR) systems.
• Strong candidates will work well with an interdisciplinary team of clinicians and allied health professionals
• Has an interest in working for a growth-oriented total care healthcare organization that prioritizes the whole patient.

Benefits (Full-Time):

• Medical, Dental, Vision, Basic Life, and Short-Term Disability Insurance options for you and your dependents
• Paid Family and Disability Leave*
• FMLA*
• 401K Retirement Plan*
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Enjoy an annual CME allowance of $1,000
• Nurturing a passion for promoting a healthier community and opportunities for leadership and career growth
• Outpatient only practice
• Office hours: Monday to Friday 8:00 am – 5:00 pm

Partnership

• Partnership with No Buy-in Required
• Malpractice and Tail insurance provided
• Reimbursement for DEA, medical license, CME
• Be involved in the governance of the group