Physician | MHMG Copperfield PC

Memorial Hermann Health System; Copperfield (TX); On-site; USD 180,000 - 220,000; Full time

Job summary

Memorial Hermann Health System in Copperfield is seeking a physician to provide medical expertise and oversight for patient care. This role is essential for ensuring the highest quality of care across the system.

The ideal candidate will have graduated from an accredited medical school, possess a valid medical license, and demonstrate exceptional communication and problem-solving skills. Responsibilities include directing patient care, collaborating with other healthcare providers, and complying with safety and privacy standards.

Qualifications

• Current state medical license required.
• Board certified or board eligible.
• Must maintain confidentiality and adherence to compliance policies.

Responsibilities

• Direct patient care throughout the healthcare system.
• Provide consultation services in collaboration with primary care providers.
• Communicate effectively with treatment team members to obtain appropriate care plans.

Skills

Interpersonal and communication skills

Teamwork skills

Problem solving skills

Active listening

Education

Graduation from an accredited school of Medicine

Tools

Basic Cardiac Life Certification

Advanced Cardiac Life Certification

State medical license

Federal Drug Enforcement Agency license

Job description

Job Summary

To provide medical expertise and oversight of care that is being provided through the Memorial Hermann Healthcare System. The physician is expected to exercise the highest level of expertise in order to optimize quality of care.

Minimum Qualifications

• Education: Graduation from an accredited school of Medicine
• Licenses/Certifications: Current state medical license, Current Federal Drug Enforcement Agency license, Board certified or Board eligible, Basic Cardiac Life Certification or Advanced Cardiac Life Certification, Staff privileges at all hospitals for which coverage is being provided
• Experience / Knowledge / Skills: Demonstrates excellent interpersonal and communication skills, Exhibits teamwork skills that facilitate interchange between multidisciplinary health care workers in order to provide quality patient care/outcomes, Superior problem solving skills, Is articulate and an active listener, Addresses issues/concerns with the Memorial Hermann Healthcare System in a timely fashion

Principal Accountabilities

• Directs patient care throughout the health care system via Consult Orders.
• Provides consultation services in collaboration with attending or primary care provider.
• Communicates with the attending physician, nurse, family, and other treatment team members when appropriate, in order to obtain the appropriate patient care plan.
• Effectively communicates with treatment team in a timely and professional manner to provide quality psychiatric care to patients throughout the healthcare system.
• Complies with best practices and other care directives.
• Follows Performance Improvement initiatives.
• Works with Memorial Hermann Physicians, Risk Managers, and Case Managers towards resolution of clinical, administrative or technical problems.
• Maintains patient confidentiality and adheres to MH compliance privacy policies.
• Ensures safe care to patients, staff and visitors; adheres to all Memorial Hermann policies, procedures, and standards within budgetary specifications including time management, supply management, productivity and quality of service.
• Promotes individual professional growth and development by meeting requirements for mandatory/continuing education and skills competency; supports department-based goals which contribute to the success of the organization; serves as preceptor, mentor and resource to less experienced staff.
• Demonstrates commitment to caring for every member of our community by creating compassionate and personalized experiences.
• Models Memorial Hermann’s service standards by providing safe, caring, personalized and efficient experiences to patients and colleagues.
• Other duties as assigned.

Additional Expectations

• Must be able to demonstrate knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the patient served.
• Must demonstrate knowledge of the principles of growth and development as it relates to the different life cycles.
• Specific age groups served by this position: Neonate, Infant, Pediatric, Adolescent, Adult, Adult/Geriatric.