Hospitalist

University Medical Center of El Paso (UMC); El Paso (TX); On-site; USD 200,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

University Medical Center of El Paso (UMC) is seeking a Physician Hospitalist responsible for ensuring quality patient care and overseeing health services delivery.

The ideal candidate will have extensive management experience and a Doctor of Medicine degree. Strong interpersonal, leadership, and bilingual skills (English/Spanish) are essential. A high level of motivation and knowledge of border health issues is preferred.

Qualifications

• Ten years of related experience providing primary care services.
• Five years of previous management/administrative experience required.
• Experience in healthcare roles such as medical director or chief of staff.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the effective delivery of primary and preventive health services.
• Manage quality of patient care and health affairs.
• Facilitate interdisciplinary resolution to clinic issues.

Skills

Political skills

Interpersonal skills

Management and leadership skills

Communication skills

Cultural sensitivity

Bilingual English/Spanish

Education

Doctor of Medicine Degree (MD)

Current Texas Medical license

Board certified in clinical specialty

Job description

Job Description

Under the direction of the El Paso County Hospital District’s (“District”) the Physician Hospitalist is accountable for the effective delivery of primary and preventive health services provided under the District’s designation. The Physician Hospitalist is 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

• 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.
• 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.
• Advanced management degree preferred (MBA, MHA, MPA, etc.) preferred.