Family Medicine Physician

CommuniCare Health Center Jobs•San Antonio, TX

About The Position

Provides quality, comprehensive outpatient primary health care services to the Center’s patients. Reports directly to the Director of Family Medicine FNP regarding clinical issues and activities related to the delivery of medical care. The physician examines, diagnoses, treats, and refers patients; manages records and electronic health record documentation; coordinates continuity of care and appropriate referrals; reviews test results; and maintains productivity and patient-flow standards. The role also includes customer service, training and supervision as appropriate, rotating after-hours and weekend call, participation in quality improvement and health promotion activities, and other related duties as assigned. Scheduled hours and/or work locations are subject to change.

Requirements

M.D. or D.O. degree from an accredited U.S. medical school.
Current unrestricted license to practice medicine in the State of Texas.
Annual continuing medical education as required by the applicable board specialty.
Current DEA registration and any other certificates required to legally practice in Texas.
Basic Life Support (BLS) certification through an American Heart Association instructor-led course.
Ability to meet the role’s physical and mental activity requirements, including fine and gross motor control, frequent communication and hearing, repetitive use of wrists, hands, and fingers, visual acuity for patient evaluation and computer work, standing and walking for 70–80% of the time, sitting for 20–30% of the time, lifting up to 25 pounds, pushing and pulling up to 45 pounds, and bending, twisting, and turning.

Nice To Haves

Bilingual in English and Spanish.
Hospital privileges at designated area hospitals if required for the specialty.

Responsibilities

Examine, diagnose, treat, and/or refer patients assigned to the physician’s panel on an inpatient and outpatient basis, as applicable under individual employment agreements.
Prescribe pharmaceuticals, medications, and treatment regimens appropriate to assessed medical conditions.
Maintain a problem-oriented health record for each patient in accordance with the Center’s Health Information Management policies and procedures, including appropriate and legible documentation.
Complete thorough documentation of each patient visit in the electronic health record and close encounters within 24 hours.
Provide timely, comprehensive medical services according to the clinic schedule, the Center’s scope of practice, and the provider’s training.
Refer patients for appropriate specialty care, laboratory, X-ray, and other ancillary services.
Review laboratory and X-ray reports for patients under the physician’s care in a timely manner and make appropriate medical management decisions.
Meet specialty productivity standards, maintain efficient patient flow, and minimize schedule changes and absences.
Provide excellent internal and external customer service by telephone, fax, and face-to-face contact to assist patients with health care needs.
Train, mentor, and supervise students and clinical support staff as appropriate.
Participate in rotating after-hours and weekend call with other providers and respond appropriately and promptly to calls.
Follow departmental and clinic policies, procedures, and objectives, including continuous quality improvement, safety, environmental, and infection-control standards.
Participate in health promotion, education, and prevention programs as needed, such as diabetes collaboratives and health fairs.
Attend and participate in clinic and departmental meetings and other clinic functions as required.
Review patient satisfaction surveys, identify trends in unfavorable quality practices or issues, take appropriate corrective action, and ensure patient satisfaction survey results are 94% or above.
Perform other related duties as assigned.