Hematologist/Oncologist – Palliative Care

International Society on Thrombosis and Hemostasis; El Paso (TX); On-site; USD 180,000 - 250,000; Full time

Job summary

El Paso County Hospital District seeks a physician to oversee primary and preventive health services across designated clinics in the District. You will guide medical and health affairs, ensuring quality patient care and clinical effectiveness.

The role requires strong leadership, collaboration with clinical and non-clinical staff, and expertise in program development and performance improvement within a public healthcare setting.

Qualifications

• MD/DO degree and board-certified in Internal Medicine or Family Practice.
• Residency training aligned with ACGME/AOA standards.
• Active Texas medical license.

Skills

Political navigation

Consensus building

Leadership skills

Interpersonal skills

Public relations

Clinical analysis

Performance improvement

Communication

Stretch performance standards

Motivation

Border health knowledge

Education

MD or DO

ACGME/AOA residency in Family Practice

Board certification in Internal Medicine

Job description

Job Description:

Under the direction of the El Paso County Hospital District's (\"District\") the Physician is accountable for the effective delivery of primary and preventive health services provided in those District clinics included under the District's designation (\"Clinics\"). The Physician is responsible for overseeing the medical and health affairs including overseeing quality of patient care.

Required Skills:

1. Politically skilled with a demonstrated ability to successfully navigate initiatives through a public structure.
2. Possesses the ability to build consensus and facilitate interdisciplinary resolution to Clinic issues. Well-developed interpersonal and public relations skills.
3. Demonstration of well-developed management and leadership skills with clinical staff, non-clinical staff management, patients, and community organizations.
4. Able to develop relationships through interpersonal skills and professional reputation, allowing for the development and maintenance of trust and respect from both internal and external constituencies.
5. Working knowledge of clinical analysis, performance improvement and outcomes and ability to interpret and communicate complex medical issues.
6. Effective communication (written and verbal).
7. Establishes and strives to achieve \"stretch\" performance standards.
8. Creative, energetic persona with a strong public relations ability, professional demeanor, and attitude is essential.
9. A high degree of motivation and self-achievement is essential.
10. Knowledge of border health issues. Culturally sensitive.
11. Bilingual English / Spanish preferred.

Required Experience:

Work Experience

• Two years of experience providing primary care services, clinic medical management in an underserved area preferred,
• Experience working in a primary care medical home preferred.
• Experience working with Electronic Medical Record Meaningful Use, and Managed Care preferre

License/Registration/certification

• CurrentTexas Medical License

Education and Training

• Doctor of Medicine Degree (MD) or Doctor of Osteopathic Degree (DO).
• Completion of an ACGME/AOA accredited residency training program in Family Practice.
• Board certified in Internal Medicine.