Urgent Care Physician

Texas Children's Medical Center • The Woodlands, TX

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About The Position

As a Physician for Urgent Care, you will lead the health care team in providing age-appropriate assessment, diagnosis, treatment, and procedures. You will deliver timely, patient- and family-centered urgent care while following applicable medical practice standards. The role is based in the North Region (Vintage, Kingwood, Woodlands) and is available part time or full time on a shift-based schedule.

Requirements

• Doctor of Medicine degree.
• Completion of a pediatric residency.
• Physician license meeting applicable credentialing requirements.
• Basic Life Support or Pediatric Advanced Life Support certification from the American Heart Association.

Responsibilities

• Assess, diagnose, and treat patients based on their presenting needs.
• Initiate appropriate treatments and procedures within the scope of medical practice.
• Document patient assessments, diagnoses, treatments, procedures, and education in the medical record.
• Refer patients to appropriate specialists as needed.
• Record diagnoses and procedure codes accurately and promptly to support appropriate charge capture.
• Provide verbal and written treatment information in language patients and caregivers can understand.
• Serve as an educational resource for patients, families, community members, and health care professionals.
• Participate in site meetings and provide input on patient care and operational concerns.
• Participate in required meetings, activities, and other assigned responsibilities.

What This Job Offers

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