Internist or Family Physician

HOPE Clinic•Houston, TX

27d

About The Position

Physicians who diagnose and provide non-surgical treatment of diseases and injuries of internal organ systems. Provide care mainly for adults who have a wide range of problems associated with the internal organs.

Requirements

Successful completion of an accredited Internal Medicine Residency with 3 or more years of experience
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
Internal Residency Training experience required
Valid DEA number to prescribe medications
BLS certified
Experienced in providing long-term care of adults
Must have good transportation and a valid Texas Driver’s license.

Nice To Haves

Board Certified as an Internist preferred (required to be a Core Faculty member of a residency program)
3+ years of experience in a general medical practice preferred
Maintain product knowledge on new medications in the field
Bilingual (Vietnamese, Chinese, Arabic and/or Spanish with English) is preferred.
Above average skills in language ability as well as public speaking and writing.

Responsibilities

Provide quality care to patients according to clinical medical protocols and funding source guidelines
Examine, diagnose and treat adult patients
Collect, record, and maintain patient information such as medical history, reports and examination results
Order appropriate laboratory and diagnostic procedures
Perform a complete physical exam and records findings
Interpret and integrate data to determine appropriate diagnostic and therapeutic procedures as needed
Synthesize data to determine diagnosis and therapeutic plan utilizing principles of prevention
Immunize patients to protect them from preventable diseases
Collaborate with providers in managing acute and long-term medical needs of patients
Promotes health by advising patients concerning diet, hygiene, and methods for prevention of disease
Instruct patients and family regarding medications, treatment instructions, and provide patient education
Maintain and review patient records, charts, other pertinent information, post tests and examination results
Triage patient telephone calls and provide consultation
Manage medical emergencies
Provide monitoring and continuity of care between visits
Refers patients to medical specialist for consultant services when necessary for patient’s well-being
Have a working knowledge of ICD10, CPT and HCPCS coding and managed care, and be available for training as necessary
Supervise medical assistants and lab personnel in area of specific support services for patient care delivery
Provide medical assistance to other Physicians and mid-level providers as necessary
Participate in after hour care, to include patients calls
Supervise assigned mid-level providers as needed
Train, mentor, and supervise students, residents and clinical support staff, as appropriate
Participate in on-call schedule and Saturday clinic rotation
Be flexible to work at other HOPE Clinic sites as needed
Attend required meetings and participates in committees/pilot projects as requested
Participate in professional development activities and maintain professional affiliations
Follow the Federal and/or State guidelines related to the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA)
Participate in peer review, quality assurance, provider meetings, and other clinical meetings
Perform minor surgical procedures
Assist in updating protocols and principles of practice as requested
Prescribe medication in accordance with Texas statue and professional practice guidelines
Use oral and written communication skills to effectively convey ideas in a clear, positive manner that is consistent with the HOPE Mission
Deliver care appropriate for an outpatient, primary care FQHC with a multicultural, multilingual patient population
Comply with the regulations and policies required of a FQHC
Perform other duties as assigned to support HOPE Clinic Vision, Mission, and Values