Pediatrician (PH1126 - San Marcos)

CommuniCare Health Center Jobs•San Marcos, TX

About The Position

Provides quality, comprehensive inpatient and outpatient primary health care services to the Center’s patients, as specified in individual employment agreements. Reports directly to the Director of Pediatrics on clinical issues and activities related to medical care delivery. The role includes examining, diagnosing, treating, and referring patients; prescribing appropriate medications and treatment regimens; maintaining thorough and timely electronic health records; coordinating referrals and follow-up; and supporting continuity and quality of care. The Pediatrician also contributes to patient education and health promotion, supervises and mentors students and clinical support staff as appropriate, and participates in after-hours and weekend call on a rotation basis. Scheduled hours and/or work locations may change.

Requirements

M.D. or D.O. degree from an accredited medical school.
Current unrestricted license to practice medicine in the State of Texas.
Complete annual continuing medical education as required by the relevant board specialty.
Current DEA registration and any other certificates required to legally practice in Texas.
Hospital privileges at designated area hospitals if required for the specialty.
Certification in Basic Life Support (BLS), Instructor-Led by the American Heart Association.
Ability to perform the described physical and mental activities, including frequent detailed communication, hearing ordinary conversations and a whispered voice at five feet, fine motor and repetitive hand movements, and visual acuity for patient evaluation and computer/document work.
Ability to sit 20–30% of the time and stand or walk 70–80% of the time; lift up to 25 pounds; push and pull up to 45 pounds; and bend, twist, and turn along the axial plane.

Nice To Haves

Bilingual proficiency in English and Spanish is desired.

Responsibilities

Examine, diagnose, treat, and/or refer patients assigned to the physician’s panel on an inpatient and outpatient basis, as specified in individual employment agreements; prescribe medications and treatment regimens appropriate to assessed conditions.
Maintain a problem-oriented health record for each patient in accordance with the Center’s Health Information Management policies, including legible documentation; complete visit documentation in the electronic health record and close encounters within 24 hours.
Provide comprehensive medical services on a timely basis 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 promptly and make appropriate medical management decisions.
Meet specialty productivity standards, maintain efficient patient flow, and minimize schedule changes and absences.
Provide internal and external customer service by telephone, fax, and face-to-face contact to assist patients with health care needs.
Train, mentor, and supervise students and clinical support staff, as appropriate.
Participate in rotating after-hours and weekend call with other providers and respond appropriately and promptly to after-hours calls.
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 clinic and departmental meetings and other clinic functions as required.
Review patient satisfaction survey results, identify unfavorable trends or quality issues, and take appropriate corrective action; maintain patient satisfaction survey results at 94% or above.
Perform other related duties as assigned.