Physician -Pediatrician

University Medical Center of El Paso • El Paso, TX

3d

About The Position

Under the direction of the El Paso County Hospital District, the Physician is accountable for the effective delivery of primary and preventive health services at District-designated clinics. The Physician oversees medical and health affairs, including the quality of patient care.

Requirements

• Current Texas Medical License.
• Current PALS certification by the American Heart Association.
• Doctor of Medicine (MD) or Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO) degree.
• Completion of an ACGME- or AOA-accredited residency training program in Pediatrics.
• Board certification in Pediatrics.
• Political skill and demonstrated ability to navigate initiatives through a public structure.
• Ability to build consensus and facilitate interdisciplinary resolution of clinic issues.
• Well-developed interpersonal, public relations, management, and leadership skills.
• Ability to develop and maintain trust and respect with internal and external constituencies.
• Working knowledge of clinical analysis, performance improvement, and outcomes, and ability to interpret and communicate complex medical issues.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to establish and pursue ambitious performance standards.
• Creative, energetic, professional demeanor and strong public relations ability.
• High motivation and self-achievement.
• Knowledge of border health issues and cultural sensitivity.

Nice To Haves

• Two years of experience providing primary care services and clinic medical management in an underserved area.
• Experience working in a primary care medical home.
• Experience with Electronic Medical Record Meaningful Use and Managed Care.
• Bilingual English/Spanish.

Responsibilities

• Deliver primary and preventive health services at District-designated clinics.
• Oversee medical and health affairs.
• Oversee the quality of patient care.
• Navigate initiatives through a public structure and facilitate consensus and interdisciplinary resolution of clinic issues.
• Lead and manage clinical and non-clinical staff and work with patients and community organizations.
• Interpret and communicate complex medical issues and support clinical analysis, performance improvement, and outcomes.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree