Physician - Family - Internal Medicine "Principals Only" (New Braunfels)

Company Overview

CentroMed is a 501(c)(3) non‑profit organization that provides healthcare for all populations. It is a primary care provider and Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC) with multiple locations throughout San Antonio and the New Braunfels area. Over the past 50 years, CentroMed has changed lives while remaining dedicated to the mission and vision of being a premier healthcare provider in the community. Join our team of dedicated professionals in providing comprehensive care and quality customer service to our community.

Founded in 1971 by CEO & President Ernesto Gomez, PhD, CentroMed grew from a community‑based program focused on providing culturally competent care for underserved populations to a network of high‑quality healthcare clinics across San Antonio and New Braunfels. The clinics provide full‑service health and dental care to all populations, regardless of income limitations.

We are a mission‑focused organization that wants to be the heart of our communities. We invite you to visit CentroMed and discover how we can be your medical home.

Mission

We improve lives by enhancing the wellbeing of families through high quality, compassionate health care.

Core Values

• RESPECT: We treat all persons with dignity and compassion
• INTEGRITY: We build trust through honesty, word and deed
• EXCELLENCE: We use best practices to deliver exceptional quality care
• AFFORDABILITY: We manage resources to provide affordable health care
• TEAMWORK: We work together as a team in the interest of patient care

Position Overview

We are searching for our next SUPER STAR! As our next Provider, you will be under the direction of the VP/Chief Medical Officer and, in accordance with the medical profession, provide quality primary health care for the treatment of a variety of medical conditions to a diverse community‑based patient population.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Provides general physical examinations and makes medical evaluations to diagnose and treat a variety of medical illnesses and diseases.
• Directs patient care in accordance with CentroMed’s approved scope of services.
• Analyzes test findings and processes all normal and abnormal lab results to diagnose the patient’s health condition.
• Administers appropriate treatment plans and prescribes medications to treat the patient’s medical condition as indicated by medical protocols.
• Promotes health among patients by advising on diet, hygiene and disease prevention.
• Documents and charts all treatment modalities administered and preventive medicine prescribed in the patient’s medical chart in accordance with accepted medical protocols.
• Makes referrals to specialists when necessary for treatment of medical conditions following guidelines established by the SVP/Chief Medical Officer and managed care contracts.
• Works as a member of the medical staff in implementing the objectives and the Clinical Outcome measures by Life Cycle Groups.
• Works as a member of the medical staff in identifying the medical issues of the community and developing best treatment plans.
• Provides medical assistance to other physicians and mid‑level providers as necessary or provides coverage for patients in the absence of their regular treating physician.
• Keeps the SVP/Chief Medical Officer informed of trends and increases in numbers of medical conditions and illnesses being reported by patients.
• Keeps up with CME requirements for Texas license and board certification.
• Abides by infection control policies and procedures as dictated in the Centro del Barrio Infection Control Manual.
• Abides by policies and procedures on hazardous materials as dictated in the Employee Safety Manual.
• Participates in after‑hour care, including patient calls and hospital coverage, and appropriately documents such care.
• Participates in the agency’s Quality Improvement Program.
• Understands and upholds CentroMed’s mission and values relating to ethics, integrity, safety, corporate responsibility and objectives.
• Actively participates in maintaining high levels of excellent customer service internally and externally.
• Abides by all policies and procedures set forth by CentroMed.
• Ensures the protection and security of all personal, confidential and identifiable information in a professional and responsible manner and carries out all measures to prevent unauthorized disclosures. Demonstrates and maintains the standards and requirements of HIPAA.
• Assists in training new employees in performing their job duties as requested.
• Performs all duties in conformance to appropriate safety and security standards.
• Performs other duties assigned.
• Work must be performed on‑site as designated.
• Family Medicine demonstrates competence with patients aged 0 and older.
• Internal Medicine demonstrates competence with patients aged 18 and older.

Comprehensive Benefit Package

• Competitive compensation.
• Health, dental, vision & life insurance.
• Retirement plan 403(b) – company match contributions.
• Basic life insurance.
• Basic life insurance for your spouse & children.
• Short & long‑term disability.
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA).
• Wellness Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
• Travel reimbursement.
• Critical illness insurance, hospital indemnity, accident insurance – additional benefits that fit your needs & lifestyle & help you feel extra protected.
• Six paid company holidays, plus two extra floating holidays, paid time off/sick leave, career development opportunities and many other benefits in a collaborative culture that focuses on work‑life balance, innovation & teamwork.
• Benefits start after 30 days.
• Fun & energetic, family‑based environment.
• CME allowance $2,500 on a yearly basis.
• Sign‑on bonus.
• Relocation reimbursement opportunities.
• Plus more.

Requirements

• Education: Graduate from a U.S. approved medical school; completion of required internship and/or residency program; licensed by the Texas State Board of Medical Examiners.
• Experience: Outpatient health care clinic experience preferred.
• Other: Current physician’s permit, controlled substances registration, DEA certificate; must be eligible for federal Torts Claim Act medical liability coverage.
• Bilingual (preferred).

PRE‑EMPLOYMENT REQUIREMENTS: All offers of employment by this employer are conditional upon the incumbent’s successful completion of pre‑employment screenings, including a criminal background check, drug screen, educational and prior employment verification, professional reference checks, and verification of the incumbent’s eligibility and authorization to work in the United States.

CentroMed is an equal opportunity employer committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce. Applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), age, sexual orientation, national origin, marital status, parental status, ancestry, disability, gender identity, veteran status, genetic information, other distinguishing characteristics of diversity and inclusion, or any other protected status.