Family Physician

HOPE Clinic•Houston, TX

13d

About The Position

Examine and treat patients with a wide range of conditions and refer those with serious ailments to a specialist or appropriate facility. Typical job duties include taking patient histories, performing or requesting diagnostic tests, making diagnoses, prescribing treatment, administering vaccinations and performing follow-up examinations, as well as educating patients in disease prevention and health maintenance. Additional duties include preparing medical records, clinical reports and correspondences.

Requirements

Successful completion of an accredited Family Medicine Residency with 3 or more years of expenence
Current D.E.A certificate
Previous experience in a hospital and/or clinic setting
Understanding of Texas mandated reporting laws
Ability to relate to culturally diverse patients and communities
Keep up with CME requirements for Texas License and Board Certification
Doctor of Medicine (MD or DO)
Current board certification by the American Board of Family Medicine (ABFM) or the American Osteopathic Board of Family Medicine (AOBFM)
Experience working in Family Practice environment, community health experience preferred
Valid Texas State Medical License

Responsibilities

Provide quality care to patients according to clinical medical protocols and funding source guidelines
Initiate an appropriate assessment of the patient's health status, ranging from focused to comprehensive, depending upon the setting
Provide and manage comprehensive medical care, including diagnosis and nonsurgical treatment of diseases, common health problems, such as infections, influenza, and pneumonia, as well as serious, chronic, and complex illnesses, in adolescents, adults, and the elderly
Provide prenatal care for uncomplicated OB patients
Monitor patients' conditions and progress and reevaluate treatments as necessary
Explain procedures and discuss test results or prescribed treatments with patients
Advise patients and community members concerning diet, activity, hygiene, and disease prevention and educate patients about preventative measures to avoid illness
Collect, record, and maintain patient information, such as medical history, reports, and examination results, and prepares reports and correspondence related to the work
Refer patient to medical specialist or other practitioners when necessary
Prescribe medication by Texas statute and professional practice guidelines
Immunize patients to protect them from preventable diseases
Participate in formulating, interpreting, implementing, and evaluating objectives, policies, and procedures
Assist with quality improvement activities as required and participates in Quality Assurance and Utilization Reviews
Perform diagnostic tests and procedures and therapeutic procedures, within the scope of practice, including but not limited to venipuncture; intradermal tests; intramuscular and subcutaneous injections; electro-cardiogram; application of dressings and bandages; administration of medications; cardiopulmonary resuscitation; auditory screening; visual screening; and aseptic techniques
Analyze accumulated health information and collects additional observational, interview, historical, physical examination, and diagnostic data, modifying treatment as appropriate
Have a working knowledge of ICD10, CPT, and HCPCS coding and managed care, and be available for training as necessary
Maintain and complete patient’s health records or charts legibly, concisely, and close them within 48 hours and/or by the end of the serviced week
Work as an integral part of the HOPE Clinic clinical team
Participate in the on-call/Saturday rotation schedule as needed
Be flexible to work between different sites
Comply with the regulations and policies required of a Federally Qualified Health Center
Complete administrative assignments as requested by Medical Director and/or HOPE Clinic
Participate in clinical activities including but not limited to the Compliance Performance Improvement team
Participate in the community health events, health education initiatives, training, and/ or physical/screenings activities conducted by HOPE Clinic, or in collaboration with community partners as needed
Participate in community partners meetings in an effort to plan and work on collaborative initiatives as needed
Report to the Medical Director or assigned supervisor
Perform other duties as assigned to support HOPE Clinic’s Mission, Vision, and Values