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SalaryQUALIFICATIONS:
· Medical degree from an accredited school of medicine.
· Current unrestricted license from the Texas Medical Board to practice as a physician in the State of Texas.
· Certified BLS or BLS equivalent.
· One year of experience in a health center or similar setting.
· Bilingual – English/Spanish is required.
Provides medical services for patients from birth until 18 years of age, as delegated by the supervising Pediatric Physician and Chief Medical Officer.
Prescribe medications and make recommendations for other forms of treatment.
Maintains medical expertise and competency as well as demonstrates a thorough knowledge of procedures to deliver quality primary medical care. Provides medical sessions, as scheduled, in direct patient care at the health center.
Examines, diagnoses treats and/or refers patients for appropriate specialty care services.
Maintains a health record for each patient seen in accordance with the health center’s established information management policies and procedures.
Perform, order, and interpret diagnostic studies and medical protocols.
Reviews all lab and x-ray reports for patients under his/her care on a timely basis and makes medical management decisions appropriately. Follows appropriate standards of care for each patient.
Provide education and support to patients and receive and address patient’s questions and problems.
Collaborates with Chief Medical Director, Physicians, other Mid-Level Providers, Clinical Quality Manager, Site Supervisor, Medical Assistants, Front Desk Staff, and other team members to assess the needs of clients.
Participates in the review and development of patient care policies, including health maintenance schedules and continuity of care.
Ensures that patient and family/significant others are educated about diagnosis and the plan of care. Acts as a resource for facilitating communication when necessary.
Participates in the evaluation of products, procedures, and patient care standards.
Participates in conferences, workshops in specified health promotion, and education and/or prevention programs as needed; attends and participates in clinic meetings/departmental meetings and other clinic functions as required by the Health Center.
Accepts responsibility for remaining current with health care trends and information that impact the medical practice.
All Health Center staff members have emergency and disaster response responsibilities. Participates in all safety programs which may include assignment to an emergency response team.
Performs other duties as assigned including filling in for other providers at other sites during their absences.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: From $115,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Retirement plan
- Vision insurance
Medical specialties:
- Pediatrics
Standard shift:
- Day shift
Weekly schedule:
- Monday to Friday
Work setting:
- Clinic
- In-person
Work Location: In person
