Physician -Pediatrician

University Medical Center of El Paso (UMC); El Paso (TX); On-site; USD 180,000 - 280,000; Full time

Job summary

El Paso County Hospital District seeks a Physician to oversee primary and preventive health services in its clinics, ensuring high-quality patient care and health program execution.

The role requires a Texas medical license, pediatrics board certification, and experience in a medical home model; bilingual能力 is a plus. The position emphasizes leadership, stakeholder coordination, and community health responsiveness.

Qualifications

• MD/DO degree required and board-certified in Pediatrics.
• ACGME/AOA accredited pediatrics residency completed.
• Experience with EMR/EHR systems and managed care preferred.
• Two years of primary care clinic experience in underserved areas advantageous.
• Bilingual English/Spanish preferred.

Responsibilities

• Oversee delivery of primary and preventive health services in District clinics.
• Oversee medical and health affairs, including quality of patient care.
• Lead cross-functional teams among clinical and non-clinical staff and community partners.

Skills

Public relations

Interpersonal skills

Leadership

Communication

Policy navigation

Bilingual English/Spanish

Education

MD/DO degree

ACGME/AOA pediatrics residency

Board-certified in Pediatrics

Tools

EMR/EHR

Managed Care

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 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

• Current Texas Medical License.
• Current PALS certification by the American Heart Association

Education and Training

• Doctor of Medicine Degree (MD) or Doctor of Osteopathic Degree (DO).
• Completion of an ACGME/AOA accredited residency training program in Pediatrics.
• Board certified in Pediatrics..