Physician - Internal Medicine

CommUnityCare Health Centers•Austin, TX

12d

About The Position

In collaboration with patients, families (as defined by the patient), and staff across all disciplines and departments, the Physician provides direct and appropriate clinical care and treatment to patients in Internal Medicine. The role includes diagnosing and treating patients, prescribing medication and therapies, coordinating care, and maintaining accurate medical records. The Physician also supports high standards of medical practice and compliance with applicable regulatory and accreditation requirements.

Requirements

M.D. or D.O. from an accredited educational institution.
Unrestricted license to practice medicine in Texas.
Board Certification in Internal Medicine or passage of the Board Certification examination within two years of employment.
Current Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA) registration for writing prescriptions.
Current Healthcare Provider CPR certification through the American Heart Association or American Red Cross.
High degree of knowledge and competency in the practice of medicine and associated charting requirements.
Ability to perform assigned medical tasks.
Strong relationship-building and customer-service skills.
Interpersonal savvy and influence skills when managing difficult clients and patients.
Strong problem-solving skills, attention to detail, and accuracy.
Ability to use computers for data entry and information retrieval.
Ability to manage multiple responsibilities and emergency situations successfully.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Ability to implement and evaluate operational and administrative processes.
Knowledge of Joint Commission accreditation requirements and applicable federal, state, and local regulations and standards for care in a Federally Qualified Health Center.
Understanding of or experience working in a patient-centered medical home (PCMH) environment.
Understanding of or experience working in an integrated delivery environment.

Responsibilities

Perform comprehensive physical assessments using observation, inspection, auscultation, palpation, and percussion.
Order or perform tests, analyses, and diagnostic imaging to evaluate patients’ conditions.
Diagnose and treat diseases, disorders, and injuries based on medical histories and assessment results; refer patients to specialists or other practitioners when needed.
Prescribe medications and therapies for treatment and preventive care.
Instruct patients and families about procedures, home care, and follow-up visits.
Direct professional and ancillary healthcare staff during patient treatment.
Respond to staff and patient inquiries about preventive health and treatments.
Compile patient medical data, including health history, treatment plans, and examination results, and document it in the electronic medical record.
Report required information, including deaths and outbreaks of contagious diseases, to governmental authorities.
Plan, promote, demonstrate, recommend, and coordinate high standards of medical practice.
Apply expertise in relevant medical practices, protocols, trends, and best practices in assigned clinical areas.
Contribute to effective clinical operations.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Promote patient well-being through accurate, timely diagnoses and high-quality medical care.
Ensure patient care and associated administrative tasks comply with regulatory and accreditation standards, including The Joint Commission standards and CommUnityCare procedures and policies.
Maintain favorable working relationships and partnerships with coworkers, including clinical managers, support staff, providers, and business office staff.
Interact respectfully and collaboratively with patients and their families.
Collaborate with care-team members to provide patient-centered care.
Represent CommUnityCare professionally through actions, performance, conduct, and communications.
Comply with company policies and procedures and uphold the organization’s mission and values.
Complete mandatory training and maintain appropriate credentials and licensure.