Physician - Urgent Care
About The Position
We are searching for an Urgent Care Physician to join our established locations in Houston. Due to our current expansion, we are searching for individuals who have a love for pediatrics and desire to work in a fast-paced setting, providing exceptional care to patients and families. In this position, you will work side by side with physicians, nurse practitioners, physician assistants and other critical health care team members. Your role will be to provide pediatric assessment, diagnosis, initiation of treatment, and determine the next best steps for the patient. We have a collaborative relationship with the Texas Children’s Hospital Emergency Centers, when next level care is needed. In this position, you will lead other members of the healthcare team to render age-appropriate care as well as provide assessment, diagnosis, and initiation of treatment. Part Time: 30 hours per week Think you’ve got what it takes?
Requirements
- Doctor of Medicine (M.D.) or Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (D.O.) required
- BLS and PALS certification from the American Heart Association
- M.D. or D.O. license must meet all normal credentialing requirements as verified and maintained by Physician Staff Services
- Completion of a Residency in Pediatrics required
Responsibilities
- Assesses, diagnoses, treats, and educates patients
- Documents information in patient’s chart regarding assessment, diagnosis, treatment, and education
- Records diagnosis/CPT in an accurate, timely manner to ensure prompt posting of charges per site protocol
- Provides verbal and/or written information regarding treatment regimens in language that is understandable and appropriate for the patient and/or caregiver
- Serves as a credible, knowledgeable educational resource for the patient, family, community and other healthcare professionals
- Participates in site meetings and provides input to address patient care issues or operational concerns
- As part of our commitment to maintaining a safe and healthy workplace, all successful candidates will be required to undergo respiratory fit testing in compliance with occupational health and safety standards.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Education Level
Ph.D. or professional degree
Number of Employees
5,001-10,000 employees
