Physician Internal Medicine

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

Job summary

Umcelpaso in El Paso, Texas is seeking a Physician responsible for delivering primary and preventive health services in District clinics. The ideal candidate will have a Doctor of Medicine or Osteopathic Degree, board certification in Family Practice or Internal Medicine, and a current Texas Medical License. The position requires strong interpersonal and public relations skills, with a focus on serving underserved populations. Bilingual candidates preferred, and experience in primary care is essential.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience in primary care services, preferably in underserved areas.
• Experience with Electronic Medical Records and Managed Care preferred.

Responsibilities

• Accountable for delivery of primary and preventive health services.
• Oversee medical and health affairs in District clinics.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Public relations

Leadership skills

Communication skills

Bilingual (English/Spanish)

Knowledge of border health issues

Education

Doctor of Medicine Degree (MD) or Doctor of Osteopathic Degree (DO)

Completion of ACGME/AOA accredited residency training in Family Practice

Board certified in Family Practice or Internal Medicine

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 preferred.

License/Registration/certification:

• Current Texas Medical License.
• Current BLS and/or ACLS through the American Heart Association.

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 Internal Medicine.