Physician-Pain & Spine

Umcelpaso; El Paso (TX); On-site; USD 180,000 - 260,000; Full time

Job summary

University Medical Center of El Paso seeks an experienced physician to oversee primary and preventive care across District clinics. The role emphasizes leadership, quality of care, and community collaboration in the El Paso area.

The ideal candidate will have an MD or DO with Family Practice residency, board eligibility, and a strong record in clinical analytics and public health initiatives. Bilingual English/Spanish is preferred.

Qualifications

• MD or DO board-certified or board-eligible.
• Residency in Family Practice completed in an accredited program.

Responsibilities

• Lead medical and health services across UMC El Paso clinics.
• Oversee quality of patient care and clinical operations.
• Coordinate care with inter-disciplinary teams and community partners.
• Ensure compliance with district policies and regulatory requirements.

Skills

Public relations

Consensus building

Staff leadership

Relationship building

Performance improvement

Communication

Performance targets

Creativity

Self-motivation

Cultural sensitivity

Bilingual EN/ES

Education

MD/DO degree

Family Practice residency

Job description

• Facility University Medical Center of El Paso
• Department UMCEPH Pain and Spine Center
• Schedule - Shift - Hours Full Time - Days - 8am to 5pm

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 practice experience, 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.