Physician Needed- Family Medicine/Urgent Care

FIRST PHYSICIANS•West Odessa, TX

3d•Onsite

About The Position

We’re looking for a family medicine physician who enjoys a mix of primary care and urgent care and wants to make a real difference in the community. You’ll care for scheduled and walk-in patients, and help shape the quality of care at the clinic. You may also be asked to cover our other clinic locations in Odessa as needed.

Requirements

MD or DO from an accredited medical school
Completed residency in Family Medicine
Board certified or board eligible in Family Medicine
Active, unrestricted Texas medical license (or eligible to get one before starting)
Active DEA registration
Current BLS certification
Willing to work at other clinic locations in Odessa as needed
Caring, patient-centered approach and strong communication skills

Nice To Haves

3 or more years of experience in family medicine & urgent care
FMCSA National Registry Certified Medical Examiner, for DOT physicals
Experience with workers’ compensation cases
Experience with Athena or another EHR system
Bilingual in English and Spanish

Responsibilities

Provide family medicine care for patients of all ages, including acute visits, chronic disease management, and preventive care
See scheduled and walk-in patients, including same-day urgent care visits
Cover other First Physicians clinics in Odessa as needed
Evaluate and treat on-the-job injuries and manage workers’ compensation cases, including work status and return-to-work decisions
Perform DOT physicals and other employment-related exams
Perform in-office procedures
Order and interpret labs, imaging, and EKGs
Prescribe medications and manage ongoing treatment plans
Refer patients to specialists and coordinate follow-up care
Supervise and collaborate with nurse practitioners and physician assistants, including prescriptive authority agreements
Oversee clinical staff and help maintain quality, safety, and infection control standards
Document visits accurately and on time in Athena, and support correct coding and billing
Take part in quality improvement and care coordination programs