Physician-Internal Medicine

University Medical Center of El Paso (UMC); El Paso (TX); On-site; USD 180,000 - 230,000; Full time

Job summary

A medical center in Texas seeks a qualified Physician to deliver primary and preventive health services at District clinics. Responsibilities include overseeing medical and health affairs, ensuring quality patient care, and navigating public initiatives. Ideal candidates will have a Doctor of Medicine or Osteopathy, completion of an accredited residency in Family Practice, bilingual English/Spanish skills, and at least two years of experience in primary care, preferably in underserved areas.

Qualifications

• Two years of experience providing primary care services in an underserved area preferred.
• Experience working in a primary care medical home preferred.
• Experience with Electronic Medical Record Meaningful Use preferred.

Responsibilities

• Deliver primary and preventive health services in designated clinics.
• Oversee medical and health affairs.
• Ensure quality of patient care.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Public relations skills

Communication skills

Management and leadership skills

Clinical analysis knowledge

Knowledge of border health issues

Bilingual English/Spanish

Education

Doctor of Medicine Degree (MD)

Completion of accredited residency training in Family Practice

Board certified in Internal Medicine

Job description

Overview

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.

Summary

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

• 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

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 Internal Medicine..