Hospitalist

Umcelpaso; El Paso (TX); On-site; USD 200,000 - 250,000; Full time

Job summary

Umcelpaso is seeking a Physician Hospitalist in El Paso, Texas, responsible for overseeing primary and preventive health services. Applicants should have a Doctor of Medicine Degree and significant experience in medical management.

The ideal candidate will have strong interpersonal and public relations skills, with a bilingual preference in English and Spanish. Experience in healthcare administration and knowledge of border health issues are essential for this role.

Qualifications

• 10 years of experience in primary care services and healthcare administration.
• 5 years management/administrative experience.
• Experience in non-profit, teaching, hospital system preferred.

Responsibilities

• Oversee medical and health affairs including quality of patient care.
• Accountable for effective delivery of primary and preventive health services.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Public relations skills

Communication skills

Bilingual (English/Spanish)

Knowledge of border health issues

Education

Doctor of Medicine Degree (MD)

Board certified in clinical specialty

Current Texas Medical license

Current BLS/ACLS certification

Job description

Facility University Medical Center of El Paso

Under the direction of the El Paso County Hospital District’s (“District”) the Physician Hospitalistis accountable for the effective delivery of primary and preventive health services provided under the District’s designation. The Physician Hospitalistis responsible for overseeing the medical and health affairs including overseeing quality of patient care.

Required Skills

• Politically skilled with a demonstrated ability to successfully navigate initiatives through a public structure.
• Possesses the ability to build consensus and facilitate interdisciplinary resolution to Clinic issues. Well-developed interpersonal and public relations skills.
• Demonstration of well-developed management and leadership skills with clinical staff, non-clinical staff management, patients, and community organizations.
• 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.
• Working knowledge of clinical analysis, performance improvement and outcomes and ability to interpret and communicate complex medical issues.
• Effective communication (written and verbal).
• Establishes and strives to achieve “stretch” performance standards.
• Creative, energetic persona with a strong public relations ability, professional demeanor, and attitude is essential.
• A high degree of motivation and self-achievement is essential.
• Knowledge of border health issues. Culturally sensitive.
• Bilingual English / Spanish preferred.

Required Experience

A. Work Experience

• Ten years of related experience providing primary care services, clinic medical management, healthcare administration or other related services with interaction/exposure in a clinical environment required.
• Five years of previous management /administrative experience required.
• Experience is inclusive of private practice, chief medical officer, medical director, chief of staff, or equivalent.
• Previous work in healthcare arena including: non-profit, teaching, hospital system, clinical, private healthcare organization or medical services organization preferred.

B. Education/Training/Certifications

• Doctor of Medicine Degree (MD). Board certified in clinical specialty.
• Current Texas Medical license required.
• Current BLS/ACLS issued by the American Heart Association.
• Must be able to meet Medical Staff credentialing requirements.