Family Medicine Physician

ABOUT US

Hope Health is a faith-based, Federally Qualified Healthcare Center providing quality healthcare to the Ellis county community. We offer Adult Medicine, Women's Healthcare, Pediatrics, Behavioral Health, Psychiatry and Dental services.

We are looking for a Family Medicine Physician to join our adult patient care team in our Waxahachie location. The ideal candidate will have 5 or more years experience in family practice, be able to work independently, and have excellent communication and interpersonal skills. The Family Medicine Physician will be responsible for providing comprehensive care to patients, including diagnosing and treating illnesses, ordering and interpreting tests, prescribing medications, and providing patient education.

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:
This list of tasks is not a comprehensive listing of all functions and tasks performed by position in this class and are subject to change.

• Assesses and examines patients, reviews past medical history and requests and/or performs/recommends diagnostic tests and examinations deemed necessary to obtain all possible information related to each case.
• Adheres to the highest standards of medical practice, ethics, and professionalism at all times.
• Makes preliminary diagnosis, directs, prescribes or provides treatment or arranges for specialized care or patient referral as required.
• Ensures the provision of timely follow-up care and services as required.
• Provides primary health care services in a cost effective and efficient manner.
• Utilizes the Center's Electronic Health Record for documentation of all patient related care
• Provides emergency care as appropriate.
• Manages and oversees all adult medical, pediatric, and women's health care cases that do not require referral.
• Provides total patient care including prevention, health maintenance, early diagnosis, treatment and follow-up services to patients under his/her care.
• Adheres to industry standard of practice in the delivery of primary health care services.
• Identifies risk management issues and brings to the attention of the Chief Executive Officer and/or CMO/ Medical Director.
• Through the process of evaluating the patient, a treatment plan is developed that is appropriate with the patient's current symptoms and clinical findings.
• Reviews the patient's medications, diet, therapy course, adherence to management plan and patient observations. Instructs and counsels patients and their families on medical concerns.
• Refers patients to appropriate recognized medical specialist as necessary, providing complete clinical information for care and diagnostic procedures that cannot be adequately provided onsite.
• Ensures preparation of appropriate medical records of all patients seen to ensure the accumulation and organization of all pertinent clinical data needed to provide comprehensive medical care.
• Prepares clinical reports and correspondence concerning patients under his/her care to physicians, hospitals and other individuals and facilities.
• Provides oversight of CLIA waived tests.
• Collaborates with allied health professionals (i.e. Nurse Practitioners, Behavioral Health Counselors, Dentists and Physician Assistants) to provide effective interdisciplinary health care services and assists in their professional development.
• Provides supervision in case assignment to allied health professionals, including sign off on charts and chart-review as required by both the Health Center and the licensing board of the allied professional.
• Supervises medical assistants in area of specific support services pertinent to the delivery of care for patients.
• Obtains and maintains active or courtesy staff privileges at hospitals in the area and as required by the professional liability insurance carrier.
• Attends internal and external meetings, workshops and conferences, as necessary to maintain continuing medical education requirements and/or as required by the Health Center.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES:

• Ability to motivate, train and work effectively with subordinates who have a variety of backgrounds and training.
• Ability to accomplish the quality and quantity of work expected within set limits of cost and time.
• Ability to plan own work and carry out assignments effectively.
• Ability to communicate with others effectively both orally and in writing in working out solutions to problems or questions relating to work.
• Ability to develop improvements in or design new work methods and procedures.
• Ability to function as a health care delivery team member.
• Ability to assess the quality of patient care provided to Center patients.
• Ability to maintain patient medical records.
• Skills in providing diagnostic, preventive and/or therapeutic services to patients.
• Must be able to work with confidential material without betraying the trust of patients, families or the company.
• Knowledge of the cultural and social backgrounds of Ellis and surrounding counties and the service area population.

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE:

• Completion of an accredited medical school, internship, and successful completion of the certification examination of the American Board Specialty Organization (Family Medicine, Pediatrics, Internal Medicine Preventive Medicine, Other Specialty)
• A permanent, current, full and unrestricted license to practice medicine in Texas.
• Board certified or eligible in a primary care specialty or preventive medicine.
• Current medication dispensing license, both federal (DEA) and state (DPS).
• Five years medical experience in an outpatient family medical clinic including pediatrics, general adult medicine, women's health medical care and non-emergency care.
• Must have updated Immunization (IZ) record.
• Must have annual Tuberculosis (TB) skin test.
• Must maintain a valid CPR, BLS, and ACLS Certificate during employment.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS :

• Ability to communicate clearly both verbally and in writing is required.
• Must be able to use appropriate body mechanics/techniques when performing patient examinations, making patient transfers and assisting patients with physical tasks.
• May be required to lift up to 50 pounds.
• May be required to handle stressful situations resulting from diverse patients and demands.

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Vision insurance

Work Location: In person, Waxahachie, TX