Pediatrician (PH1211 - Kyle)

CommuniCare Health Centers (Texas); Kyle (TX); On-site; USD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

CommuniCare Health Centers (Texas) is seeking a licensed physician to deliver comprehensive medical care both inpatient and outpatient, in alignment with individual employment agreements. You will diagnose, treat, refer, and manage patient care while documenting thoroughly and maintaining high standards of quality.

You will participate in after-hours rotation, uphold safety/QA processes, and mentor students and staff as needed. Texas licensure and BLS are required.

Qualifications

• M.D. or D.O. degree from an accredited Medical School.
• Unrestricted medical license to practice in Texas.
• Annual continuing medical education as required by Board specialty.
• Current DEA registration and related certificates to legally practice.
• Hospital privileges at designated area hospitals if required.
• Bilingual in English and Spanish desired.
• Certified in Basic Life Support (BLS) by AHA.
• Scheduled hours and/or work locations may change.

Responsibilities

• Examines, diagnoses, treats and/or refers patients on inpatient and outpatient basis; prescribes medications as appropriate.
• Maintains problem-oriented health records with timely documentation; closes encounters within 24 hours.
• Ensures continuity of care per clinic schedule and scope of practice.
• Refers patients for specialty care, labs, imaging and ancillary services.
• Reviews labs and x-ray reports; makes medical management decisions.
• Maintains productivity and efficient patient flow; minimizes schedule changes.
• Provides excellent customer service to patients via multiple channels.
• Trains, mentors and supervises students and clinical staff as appropriate.
• Takes after-hours call on a rotating basis and responds promptly.
• Follows department policies, quality improvement, safety and infection control standards.
• Participates in health promotion and clinic meetings as required.
• Reviews patient satisfaction surveys and implements corrective actions to achieve high scores.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Skills

Bilingual ability

Education

MD/DO degree

Job description

Provides quality, comprehensive in-patient and out-patient (as per individual employment agreements) primary health care services to the Center’s patients. Reports directly to the Director of Pediatrics regarding clinical issues and activities related to the delivery of medical care.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Examines, diagnoses, treats and/or refers patients assigned to physician’s panel, on an in-patient and out-patient basis (as per individual employment agreements); prescribes pharmaceuticals, other medications, and treatment regimens as appropriate to assessed medical conditions.

2. Maintains a problem oriented health record for each patient seen in accordance with the Center’s established Health Information Management policies and procedures to include providing appropriate and legible documentation. Completes thorough documentation of each patient’s visit in the electronic health record and ensures encounters are closed within 24 hours in accordance with the Center’s established Health Information Management policies and procedures.

3. Assures continuity of care by providing comprehensive medical services on a timely basis as per Clinic schedule within the Center’s scope of practice and the provider’s training.

4. Refers clients for appropriate specialty care services, lab and x-ray and any other ancillary services that are appropriate for patient’s management and care.

5. Reviews all lab and x-ray reports for patients under his/her care on a timely basis and makes medical management decisions appropriately.

6. Maintains appropriate productivity standards of specialty as established by the Center; maintains appropriate and efficient patient flow and minimize schedule changes and absences.

7. Provides excellent internal/external customer service via telephone, fax or face-to-face contact to assist patients with their health care needs.

8. Trains, mentors and supervises students and clinical support staff, as appropriate.

9. Takes call after hours and on weekends on a rotation basis with other providers and responds appropriately and on a timely manner to after hour calls.

10. Follows established departmental and clinic policies, procedures, and objectives; continuous quality improvements objectives and safety, environmental, and/or infection control standards.

11. Participates in specified health promotion, education and/or prevention programs as needed i.e. diabetes collaborative/health fairs etc.; attends and participates in clinic meetings / departmental meetings and other clinic functions as required by the Center.

12. Reviews patient satisfaction survey and checks for trends of any unfavorable quality practice or issues and make appropriate corrective action. Assures that patient satisfaction surveys are at 94% or above.

13. Performs other related duties as assigned.

JOB QUALIFICATIONS:

M.D. or D.O. degree from an accredited Medical School

Must possess a current unrestricted license to practice Medicine in the State of Texas

Annual continuing medical education as required by Board specialty

Must be registered and have current DEA, and other such certificates to legally operate a practitioner in the State of Texas

Hospital privileges at designated area hospitals if required for specialty

Bilingual in English and Spanish desired.

Certified in Basic Life Support (BLS), Instructor-Led by American Heart Association

Scheduled hours and/or work locations are subject to change

REQUIRED PHYSICAL AND MENTAL ACTIVITIES AND REQUIREMENTS:

Finger Dexterity: Using fingers to make small movements such as typing or picking up small objects. Normal fine and gross motor control of fingers and hands.

Talking: Frequently conveying detailed or important instructions or ideas accurately, clearly, or quickly.

Hearing: Able to hear average or normal conversations and receive ordinary information; hear whispered voice at five (5) feet.

Repetitive Motions: Frequently and regularly using the wrists, hands, and fingers.

Visual: Visual acuity necessary for the proper evaluation of a patient and to prepare or inspect documents or other materials. Ability to accurately view computer monitors

Physical: Sitting 20-30% of time and standing, walking 70-80% of time. Lift up to 25 lbs; push and pull up to 45 lbs. Able to bend at the waist, twist and turn along axial plane.

Qualifications

Education

Required

Medical Doctor or better in Medicine.

Licenses & Certifications

Required

Basic Life Support (BLS)

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