Family medicine physician health medical

Overview In collaboration with patients, families (as defined by the patient) and staff across all disciplines and departments is responsible for providing direct and appropriate clinical care and treatment to patients in the specialty area of Internal Medicine. Perform comprehensive physical assessment of patients using observation, inspection, auscultation, palpation and percussion. Order or execute various tests, analyses, and diagnostic images to provide information on patients condition. Diagnose and treat diseases, disorders and injuries based on patients medical history and results of physical assessment and refer patients to medical specialist or other practitioner for specialized treatment. Prescribe medications and therapies for treatment and preventive care. Direct professional and ancillary health care staff during treatment of patients. Respond to inquiries from staff and patients regarding preventive health and treatments. Compile patient medical data including health history, treatment plans, results of physical examination, etc. and record in electronic medical record. Plan, promote, demonstrate, recommend and coordinate high standards of medical practice. Directly effect improvements in patient well-being through accurate and timely diagnosis and delivery of relevant, high quality medical care. Ensure all tasks provided and associated with patient care, patient administrative processes and related duties comply with all regulatory and accreditation standards including The Joint Commission and CommUnityCare Standard Operating Procedures and CommUnityCare Policies and Procedures. Develop and maintain favorable internal relationships, partnerships with co-workers, including clinical managers, clinical support staff, providers and business office staff. Ensure all actions, job performance, personal conduct and communications represent CommUnityCare in a highly professional manner at all times. Uphold and ensure compliance and attention to all company policies and procedures as well as the overall mission and values of the organization. Complete all mandatory training and maintain appropriate credentials/licensure. High level of skill at building relationships and providing customer service. High degree of knowledge and competency in the practice of medicine and associated charting requirements. Requisite skills and ability to perform certain medical tasks as assigned. High level of problem solving skill to better serve patients and staff. Ability to utilize computers for data entry and information retrieval. Ability to manage multiple responsibilities and emergency situations successfully. Ability to implement, and evaluate operational and administrative processes. Experience/knowledge of Joint Commission accreditation process and requirements, as well as all federal, state and local regulations and standards associated with the delivery of care in a Federally Qualified Health Center. Demonstrated understanding and/or experience working in a patient-centered medical home (PCMH) environment. Unrestricted licensed to practice medicine in the State of Texas. Board Certification in Internal Medicine or passage of Board Certification examination within one (1) year of employment. Current Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA) and Department of Public Safety (DPS) registrations for the purpose of writing prescriptions. Current Healthcare Provider Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) course completion card. Current Basic Life Support Certification for Healthcare Providers. Demonstrated expertise in relevant medical practices, protocol, trends and best practices in clinical areas assigned. Demonstrated knowledge and success in effecting overall clinical operations. Proficiency in the use of a computer, software packages, and office machines.