Pediatrician (PH7302 - Kerrville)

CommuniCare•Kerrville, TX

About The Position

Provides quality, comprehensive inpatient and outpatient primary health care services to the Center’s patients, as specified by individual employment agreements. Reports directly to the Director of Pediatrics regarding clinical issues and activities related to the delivery of medical care. Scheduled hours and/or work locations are subject to change.

Requirements

M.D. or D.O. degree from an accredited medical school.
Current unrestricted license to practice medicine in Texas.
Annual continuing medical education as required by the applicable specialty board.
Current DEA registration and any other certificates required to legally practice in Texas.
Hospital privileges at designated area hospitals if required for the specialty.
Certified in Basic Life Support (BLS), Instructor-Led by the American Heart Association.

Nice To Haves

Bilingual in English and Spanish.

Responsibilities

Examine, diagnose, treat, and/or refer assigned patients on an inpatient and outpatient basis, and prescribe 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 legible documentation. Complete thorough electronic health record documentation and close encounters within 24 hours.
Provide timely, comprehensive medical services according to the clinic schedule, within the Center’s scope of practice and the provider’s training, to assure continuity of care.
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.
Maintain specialty productivity standards established by the Center, support efficient patient flow, and minimize schedule changes and absences.
Provide excellent internal and external customer service by telephone, fax, or face-to-face contact to assist patients with health care needs.
Train, mentor, and supervise students and clinical support staff, as appropriate.
Take after-hours and weekend calls on a rotating basis with other providers and respond appropriately and promptly.
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; 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 assure patient satisfaction survey results are at least 94%.
Perform other related duties as assigned.