Family Medicine Physician
Company: CommuniCare Health Center
Location: San Marcos
Posted on: January 17, 2023
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Job Description:
Provides quality, comprehensive in-patient and out-patient (as
per individual employment agreements) primary health care services
to the Center''s patients. Reports directly to the Director of
Family Medicine FNPregarding clinical issues and activities related
to the delivery of medical care.DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:1.
Examines, diagnoses, treats and/or refers patients assigned to
physician''s panel, on an in-patient and out-patient basis (as per
individual employment agreements); prescribes pharmaceuticals,
other medications, and treatment regimens as appropriate to
assessed medical conditions. 2. Maintains a problem oriented health
record for each patient seen in accordance with the Center''s
established Health Information Management policies and procedures
to include providing appropriate and legible documentation.
Completes thorough documentation of each patient''s visit in the
electronic health record and ensures encounters are closed within
24 hours in accordance with the Center''s established Health
Information Management policies and procedures.3. Assures
continuity of care by providing comprehensive medical services on a
timely basis as per Clinic schedule within the Center''s scope of
practice and the provider''s training.4. Refers clients for
appropriate specialty care services, lab and x-ray and any other
ancillary services that are appropriate for patient''s management
and care.5. Reviews all lab and x-ray reports for patients under
his/her care on a timely basis and makes medical management
decisions appropriately.6. Maintains appropriate productivity
standards of specialty as established by the Center; maintains
appropriate and efficient patient flow and minimize schedule
changes and absences.7. Provides excellent internal/external
customer service via telephone, fax or face-to-face contact to
assist patients with their health care needs.8. Trains, mentors and
supervises students and clinical support staff, as appropriate.9.
Takes call after hours and on weekends on a rotation basis with
other providers and responds appropriately and on a timely manner
to after hour calls.10. Follows established departmental and clinic
policies, procedures, and objectives; continuous quality
improvements objectives and safety, environmental, and/or infection
control standards.11. Participates in specified health promotion,
education and/or prevention programs as needed i.e. diabetes
collaborative/health fairs etc.; attends and participates in clinic
meetings / departmental meetings and other clinic functions as
required by the Center.12. Reviews patient satisfaction survey and
checks for trends of any unfavorable quality practice or issues and
make appropriate corrective action. Assures that patient
satisfaction surveys are at 94% or above.13. Performs other related
duties as assigned.JOB QUALIFICATIONS:M.D. or D.O. degree from an
accredited U.S. Medical SchoolMust possess a current unrestricted
license to practice Medicine in the State of TexasAnnual continuing
medical education as required by Board specialtyMust be registered
and have current DEA, and other such certificates to legally
operate a practitioner in the State of TexasHospital privileges at
designated area hospitals if required for specialtyBilingual in
English and Spanish desired.Certified in Basic Life Support (BLS),
Instructor-Led by American Heart AssociationScheduled hours and/or
work locations are subject to changeREQUIRED PHYSICAL AND MENTAL
ACTIVITIES AND REQUIREMENTS:Finger Dexterity: Using fingers to make
small movements such as typing or picking up small objects. Normal
fine and gross motor control of fingers and hands.Talking:
Frequently conveying detailed or important instructions or ideas
accurately, clearly, or quickly.Hearing: Able to hear average or
normal conversations and receive ordinary information; hear
whispered voice at five (5) feet.Repetitive Motions: Frequently and
regularly using the wrists, hands, and fingers.Visual: Visual
acuity necessary for the proper evaluation of a patient and to
prepare or inspect documents or other materials. Ability to
accurately view computer monitorsPhysical: Sitting 20-30 percent of
time and standing, walking 70-80 percent of time. Lift up to 25
lbs; push and pull up to 45 lbs. Able to bend at the waist, twist
and turn along axial plane.
Keywords: CommuniCare Health Center, San Marcos , Family Medicine Physician, Healthcare , San Marcos, Texas
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