Family Medicine Physician
About The Position
The Family Medicine Physician works as part of the medical provider team providing medical services to Community Health Center of Lubbock (CHCL) patients. In addition, Family Medicine Physicians, unless specifically exempted by the Medical Director, shall be qualified to serve on the Medical Staff of a local hospital and supervise community health center nurse practitioners, as appropriate. Duties include the following: Respond to patients’ medical issues by starting with their history. Order radiology and laboratory tests and refer patients to specialists when necessary. Analyze reports, examinations and test results to accurately diagnose patients, as well as present treatment options. Discuss and explain treatments and medication thoroughly with patients, advising them of all the side effects and making sure that all allergy information is current before prescribing any medication or treatment. Advise patients on lifestyle and diet changes that could help improve their health or treat the health problem they have Follow all company and departmental policies and procedures. Keep up-to-date with medical procedures, developments, treatments and available medication. Comply with federal and state privacy laws, always respecting a patient’s confidentiality.
Requirements
- Graduation from an accredited medical school with a degree of Doctor of Medicine or Osteopathy.
- License to practice medicine in the State of Texas, board certified or board eligible.
- Sufficient experience and/or education to carry out the duties of this position.
- Extensive knowledge of the principles, practices and techniques of a branch of medicine; and knowledge of the methods, techniques, literature, practices, and principles of the broad field of medical science.
- English; bilingual English/Spanish preferred
Nice To Haves
- bilingual English/Spanish preferred
Responsibilities
- Respond to patients’ medical issues by starting with their history.
- Order radiology and laboratory tests and refer patients to specialists when necessary.
- Analyze reports, examinations and test results to accurately diagnose patients, as well as present treatment options.
- Discuss and explain treatments and medication thoroughly with patients, advising them of all the side effects and making sure that all allergy information is current before prescribing any medication or treatment.
- Advise patients on lifestyle and diet changes that could help improve their health or treat the health problem they have
- Follow all company and departmental policies and procedures.
- Keep up-to-date with medical procedures, developments, treatments and available medication.
- Comply with federal and state privacy laws, always respecting a patient’s confidentiality.
Benefits
- Health Insurance
- Dental Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- Health Savings Account
- Company Paid Life Insurance
- 403(b) Retirement Plan
- Holiday Pay
- Paid Time Off Bank
- Company Paid Long-Term Disability Insurance
- Company Paid Short-Term Disability Insurance
- 162 Bonus Plan
- Loan Repayment
- Continuing education allowance and time off
- Employee Assistance Program and Emotional Health Support Line
- Extended Medical Leave
- Bereavement Leave
- Legal Insurance
- Sign-On Bonus
- Gym Membership Discount
- Professional Liability Insurance
- Workers’ Compensation Insurance
- Incentive Program
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
