Physician-Pain & Spine

University Medical Center of El Paso (UMC); El Paso (TX); On-site; USD 190,000 - 270,000; Full time

Job summary

University Medical Center of El Paso (UMC) seeks a Physician to oversee the delivery of primary and preventive health services in District clinics, ensuring quality of patient care and clinical operations.

Candidate must hold an MD or DO, complete a Family Practice residency, and be board-certified in Internal Medicine. Two years of practice and clinical management experience, with bilingual English/Spanish preferred, are valued.

Qualifications

• MD or DO degree required and Texas license active.
• Completion of an ACGME/AOA accredited Family Practice residency.
• Board certified in Internal Medicine.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Public structure navigation

Consensus building

Interdisciplinary leadership

Communication skills

Clinical analysis

Border health knowledge

Bilingual English/Spanish

Education

MD/DO degree

ACGME/AOA Family Practice residency

Board certification in Internal Medicine

Job description

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.

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.

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.
• Board certified in Internal Medicine.