Physician - Family - Internal Medicine "Principals Only"

CentroMed•San Antonio, TX

3d•Onsite

About The Position

CentroMed is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization providing healthcare for all populations. As a primary care provider and Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC), CentroMed has multiple locations throughout San Antonio and the New Braunfels area. For over 50 years, CentroMed has been dedicated to its mission and vision of being a premier healthcare provider in the community. We are seeking a dedicated professional to join our team in providing comprehensive care and quality customer service. Founded in 1971, CentroMed has grown into a network of high-quality healthcare clinics offering full-service health and dental care to all populations, regardless of income. Our mission is to improve lives by improving the well-being of families through high-quality, compassionate healthcare. Our core values include Respect, Integrity, Excellence, Affordability, and Teamwork. As a Provider, you will be under the direction of the VP/Chief Medical Officer and will provide quality primary health care for a diverse patient population.

Requirements

Graduate from a U.S. approved Medical School
Completion of required Internship and/or Residency Program
Licensed by the Texas State Board of Medical Examiners
Outpatient Health Care clinic preferred
Current Physician's Permit Controlled Substances Registration, Certificate issued by DEA
Must be eligible for Federal Torts Claim Act medical liability coverage
Bilingual (preferred)
All offers of employment by this employer are conditional upon the incumbent’s successful completion of pre-employment screenings, including a criminal background check, drug screen, educational and prior employment verification, professional reference checks, and verification of the incumbent’s eligibility and authorization to work in the United States.

Nice To Haves

Bilingual

Responsibilities

Provides general physical examinations and makes medical evaluations to diagnose and treat a variety of medical illnesses and diseases of the human body.
Directs patient care in accordance with CentroMed’s approved scope of services.
Analyzes test findings and processes all "normal" and "abnormal" lab results to diagnose the patient's health condition. Administers appropriate treatment plans and prescribes medications to treat the patient's medical condition as indicated by medical protocols.
Promotes health among patients by advising patients on diet, hygiene and disease prevention.
Documents and charts all treatment modalities administered and preventive medicine prescribed in patient's medical chart in accordance with accepted medical protocols.
Makes referrals to specialists when necessary for treatment of medical conditions following guidelines established by the SVP/Chief Medical Officer and managed care contracts.
Works as a member of the medical staff in implementing the objectives and the Clinical Outcome measures by Life Cycle Groups.
Works as a member of the medical staff in identifying the medical issues of the community and to develop best treatment plans.
Provides medical assistance to other Physicians and mid-level providers as necessary or provides coverage for patients in the absence of their regular treating physician.
Keeps SVP/Chief Medical Officer informed of trends and increases in numbers of medical conditions and illnesses being reported by patients.
Keeps up with CME requirements for Texas License and Board Certification.
Abides by infection control policies and procedures as dictated in the Centro del Barrio Infection Control Manual.
Abides by policies and procedures on hazardous materials as dictated in the Employee Safety Manual.
Participates in after hour care, to include patient calls and hospital coverage. Appropriately documents such care.
Participates in the agency’s Quality Improvement Program.
Understands and upholds CentroMed’s mission and values relating to ethics, integrity, safety, corporate responsibility and objectives.
Actively participates in maintaining high levels of excellent customer service internally and externally.
Abides by all policies and procedures set forth by CentroMed.
Ensures the protection and security of all personal, confidential and identifiable information in a professional and responsible manner and carries out all measures to prevent from unauthorized disclosures. Demonstrating and maintaining the standards and requirements of the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA).
Assists in training new employees in performing their job duties as requested.
Performs all duties in conformance to appropriate safety and security standards.
Performs other duties assigned.
Work must be performed on-site as designated.
Family Medicine demonstrates competence with patients aged 0 and older.
Internal Medicine demonstrates competence with patients aged 18 and older.