Physician, MD/DO – Austin Area

Ultipro; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 170,000 - 250,000; Full time

Job summary

Ultipro is seeking a physician (MD/DO) to provide primary and episodic care in a fast-paced clinical setting in Texas. You will perform physical exams, order tests, and establish differential diagnoses while coordinating care with the clinical team.

Valid Texas Medical License, BLS, and unrestricted DEA license are required. Board certification and DOT certification within 2 months of hire are preferred. Strong communication and patient-focused care are essential.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited medical school.
• MD or DO degree.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Clinical experience in an emergency, urgent care or ambulatory clinic setting preferred.
• BLS certified.
• Unrestricted DEA license.
• Board Certified.
• DOT certified within 2 months of hire.

Responsibilities

• Perform complete physical exams and assessments of patients.
• Define/document differential diagnoses and most likely diagnoses.
• Order and perform tests and procedures to augment findings.
• Prescribe medication doses and explain correct uses.
• Maintain quality, safety, and infection control standards.
• Supervise nurse practitioners and physician assistants.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with colleagues and patients.

Skills

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Medical knowledge

Education

MD/DO

Job description

Provides primary and episodic care to patients – independently and in collaboration with other medical professionals – following standards and protocols set by the Chief Medical Officer. Functions as a leading member of the clinical team and maintains patient flow. Maximizes the delivery of quality care and customer service to patients. Emphasizes health promotion and/or disease prevention through patient education and coordination of care. Follows regulations and guidelines for writing prescriptions.

General Accountabilities:

• Assure efficient and smooth patient visit experience.
• Follow company patient-care protocols.
• Perform complete physical exams and assessments of patients including urgent, emergent and non-urgent presentation.
• Selects, orders, and perform tests and procedures to augment physical findings.
• Define/document differential diagnoses and list differential diagnoses with most likely diagnoses included.
• Perform diagnostic and therapeutic procedures as deemed necessary and appropriate for plan of care.
• Interpret data and diagnostic results for appropriate course of action including but not limited to laboratory, radiology, EKG, etc....
• Performs duties in accordance with the customary rules of ethics and conduct of the Texas Medical Board
• Prescribes medication doses appropriate for each patient and explains correct uses.
• Maintains quality, safety, and infection control standards.
• Exercises tact and diplomacy in dealing with sensitive, complex and confidential patient issues and situations.
• Establishes and maintains effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.
• Learns computer software programs; enters and maintains accurate data and statistical information in order to consistently prepare clear and concise reports.
• Supervises nurse practitioners and physician assistants

Job Qualifications

• Doctor of Medicine (MD or DO)
• Graduate of an accredited medical school
• Valid Texas Medical License
• Outstanding knowledge of medications, side effects and contraindications
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Clinical experience in an emergency, urgent care or ambulatory clinic setting preferred
• BLS certified
• Unrestricted DEA license
• Board Certified
• DOT certified within 2 months of hire

Environmental and physical requirements:

• Candidate must be able to read, write and speak English fluently, have cognitive skills for math, reading, filing and sterile technique skills.
• Communication skills to deal well with employees, patients and families
• Vision for near, mid-range, far and accommodation. Hearing for low, medium, and high pitch.
• Job requires physical ability for long-term standing, occasional sitting, crouching, kneeling, frequent walking, reaching with reaching above head and below waist.
• Job risks include exposure to blood and body fluids (high), contact with chemicals, lifting of 30 - 40 pounds, and exposure to infectious disease.

Qualifications

Licenses & Certifications

Preferred

MD License

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