Staff Adult Physician - Family or Internal Medicine

Parkland Health•Dallas, TX

About The Position

The Staff Adult Physician provides comprehensive, evidence-based healthcare to patients in Family Practice or Internal Medicine. The role includes identifying health problems, obtaining medical histories, recognizing psychosocial concerns and social determinants of health, conducting relevant physical examinations, assessing medical needs, and managing or treating acute and chronic conditions. The physician also recommends screening and health-maintenance services to promote optimal health, reduce complications, and expedite recovery. Care may be delivered in person or virtually, including by audio/video or audio-only encounters. The physician works with integrated care teams and community resources to provide coordinated, patient-centered care to diverse and underserved populations across Dallas County. The position also contributes to quality improvement, effective workflows, cost-effective care, and compliance with applicable clinical and regulatory requirements.

Requirements

Successful completion of an ACGME- or AMA-approved residency in the appropriate specialty.
Current license to practice medicine in the State of Texas.
Meet and maintain licensing and registration requirements established by the Medical Staff Bylaws, Medical Staff Rules and Regulations, and applicable Credentialing Policies and Procedures.
Working knowledge of assessment techniques and treatment processes in Family Practice or Internal Medicine.
Ability to determine objectives, set priorities, and establish and meet target dates.
Ability to work effectively with other healthcare professionals and serve as a community resource.
Ability to demonstrate patient-centered, patient-valued behavior.

Responsibilities

Gather and document essential, accurate patient information and incorporate patient information and preferences into diagnostic and therapeutic decisions.
Develop and carry out ongoing patient management plans.
Provide in-person and/or virtual healthcare using evidence-based clinical practice guidelines.
Counsel and educate patients and families about health promotion, acute-condition management, and chronic-condition self-management.
Collaborate with healthcare professionals within and outside PHHS, including community resources, to provide coordinated, patient-centered care.
Communicate effectively with patients, families, and the care team, maintaining therapeutic and ethically sound relationships and demonstrating respect, compassion, integrity, and responsiveness.
Maintain knowledge of and work toward division quality goals and desired practice outcomes.
Identify opportunities to improve work processes, workflows, and customer satisfaction; make recommendations and monitor results as appropriate.
Adapt communication and interactions to customers’ specific or special needs.
Keep current with developments and trends in medicine through seminars, workshops, professional journals, professional organizations, and other professional activities; integrate knowledge into work practices.
Maintain knowledge of applicable rules, regulations, policies, laws, and guidelines, and develop effective internal controls to support compliance.
Practice cost-effective healthcare and meet or exceed productivity and utilization standards.