Physician-Geriatric Medicine

University Medical Center of El Paso (UMC); El Paso (TX); On-site; USD 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

The University Medical Center of El Paso (UMC) is seeking a Physician responsible for providing primary and preventive health services at District clinics. The role involves overseeing medical affairs and ensuring quality patient care. Candidates should have a Doctor of Medicine or Doctor of Osteopathic Degree, board certification in Family Practice or Geriatric Medicine, and preferably two years of relevant experience. Bilingual candidates with knowledge of border health issues are encouraged to apply.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Politically skilled

Interpersonal and public relations skills

Management and leadership skills

Communication skills

Knowledge of border health issues

Bilingual English / Spanish (preferred)

Education

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 Family Practice or Geriatric Medicine

Job description

Job Description

Under the direction of the El Paso County Hospital District ("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 ensuring the 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 essential attitude.
• A high degree of motivation and self-achievement is essential.
• Knowledge of border health issues; culturally sensitive.
• Bilingual English / Spanish preferred.

Required 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 preferred.

License / Registration / Certification

Active Texas 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 Family Practice or Geriatric Medicine.