Pediatrician (PH1126 - San Marcos)

CommuniCare•San Marcos, TX

73d

About The Position

Provides quality, comprehensive inpatient and outpatient primary health care to the Center’s patients, as applicable under 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.
Complete annual continuing medical education as required by the relevant 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.
Basic Life Support (BLS) certification through an American Heart Association instructor-led course.
Ability to perform the stated physical and sensory activities: fine and gross finger and hand movements; frequent clear communication; hearing average conversations and a whispered voice at five feet; frequent repetitive wrist, hand, and finger motions; visual acuity for patient evaluation, document inspection, and computer-monitor use; sitting 20–30% of the time and standing or walking 70–80% of the time; lifting up to 25 pounds and pushing or pulling up to 45 pounds; bending at the waist and twisting or turning along the axial plane.

Nice To Haves

Bilingual in English and Spanish.

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 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 thorough, legible documentation in the electronic health record; 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, radiology, and other ancillary services.
Review laboratory and radiology 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 their health care needs.
Train, mentor, and supervise students and clinical support staff as appropriate.
Participate in an after-hours and weekend call rotation with other providers and respond to calls appropriately and in a timely manner.
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, and attend clinic meetings, departmental meetings, and other clinic functions as required.
Review patient satisfaction surveys, identify trends in unfavorable quality or practice issues, take appropriate corrective action, and ensure patient satisfaction survey results are at or above 94%.
Perform other related duties as assigned.