Physician; Neurosurgery

University Medical Center of El Paso • El Paso, TX

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About The Position

Under the direction of the El Paso County Hospital District, the Physician is accountable for 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.

The position calls for political and interpersonal skill, consensus building, leadership, and the ability to work with clinical and non-clinical staff, patients, community organizations, and other internal and external constituencies. The Physician must be able to interpret and communicate complex medical issues, use clinical analysis and performance-improvement knowledge, and understand border health issues with cultural sensitivity.

Requirements

• Ten years of related experience providing primary care services, clinic medical management, healthcare administration, or other related services involving interaction with or exposure to a clinical environment.
• Five years of previous management or administrative experience.
• Doctor of Medicine (MD) degree.
• Board certification in a clinical specialty.
• Ability to meet Medical Staff credentialing requirements.
• 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 relationships and maintain trust and respect among internal and external constituencies.
• Working knowledge of clinical analysis, performance improvement, and outcomes.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills.
• Knowledge of border health issues and cultural sensitivity.
• High motivation and self-achievement; creative, energetic approach and professional demeanor.

Nice To Haves

• Bilingual English/Spanish.
• Previous work in a healthcare setting such as a non-profit, teaching institution, hospital system, clinical organization, private healthcare organization, or medical services organization.
• Advanced management degree, such as an MBA, MHA, or MPA.

Responsibilities

• Oversee medical and health affairs at District-designated clinics.
• Oversee the quality of patient care.
• Support the effective delivery of primary and preventive health services.
• Build consensus and facilitate interdisciplinary resolution of clinic issues.
• Lead and manage clinical and non-clinical staff.
• Develop and maintain trusted relationships with internal and external constituencies.
• Interpret and communicate complex medical issues.
• Establish and strive to achieve stretch performance standards.

What This Job Offers

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