Family Medicine Physician

COMMUNITY HEALTH CENTER OF LUBBOCK INC•Lubbock, TX

44d•Onsite

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. CHCL's mission is to provide quality primary and preventative health care services to those in need. If you are aligned with CHCL's mission and love working in a fast-paced clinic setting, please apply today.

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 language proficiency.
Active listening skills
The ability to manage other people involved in a patient’s care
The ability to create tailored treatment plans
Mastery of all medical instruments needed for treatment
Problem-solving skills
The ability to provide accurate, effective care, even under pressure

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.