Physician

UHS•Amarillo, TX

13d•Onsite

About The Position

Provide professional medical services to patients at the Northwest Physicians Group (NWPG) clinics in accordance with professional standards of quality. Perform all duties and services under NWPG's general direction, control, and supervision. Retain the right to exercise Physician's independent medical judgment in providing care of patients with whom he/she comes into contact. Work cooperatively with NWPG's administrative staff. Abide by all NWPG and Universal Health Services policies and procedures, as adopted and updated from time to time. Provide services to all patients regardless of their race, sexual preference, religion, gender, or ability or inability to pay and any other class protected by law. Independence Physician Management (IPM), a subsidiary of UHS, was formed in 2012 as the physician services unit of UHS. IPM develops and manages multi-specialty physician networks and urgent care clinics which align with UHS acute care facilities. It also provides select services for the Behavioral Health division of UHS. Through continuing growth, IPM operates in 11 markets across six states and the District of Columbia. Our leadership team, practitioners, and teams of healthcare professionals are collectively dedicated to improving the health and wellness of people in the communities we serve.

Requirements

Current license or permit to practice as a physician in the state of Texas and maintain throughout employment
Knowledge of Medical Staff Bylaws, Rule and Regulations
Ability to read, write and converse in English
Ability to communicate with patients, families, staff, physicians, support agencies, vendors and others
Ability to remain calm and composed under stress
Ability to evaluate and interpret information and make independent decisions
Bending, crouching, hand/finger dexterity, kneeling, lifting/carrying (25 lb. minimum), grasping, fine hand/eye coordination, pushing and pulling, stooping, twisting, prolonged standing and/or sitting
Ability to handle multiple projects and tasks under deadline and short notice requirements
Travel may be required
Provide scheduled on-call coverage

Responsibilities

Provide professional medical services to patients at the Northwest Physicians Group (NWPG) clinics in accordance with professional standards of quality
Perform all duties and services under NWPG's general direction, control, and supervision
Retain the right to exercise Physician's independent medical judgment in providing care of patients with whom he/she comes into contact
Work cooperatively with NWPG's administrative staff
Abide by all NWPG and Universal Health Services policies and procedures, as adopted and updated from time to time
Provide services to all patients regardless of their race, sexual preference, religion, gender, or ability or inability to pay and any other class protected by law