Physician -Pediatrician

University Medical Center of El Paso; El Paso (TX); On-site; USD 180,000 - 230,000; Full time

Job summary

University Medical Center of El Paso seeks a physician to oversee primary and preventive pediatric care within District clinics. Under the direction of the District, you will ensure medical quality and effective health services.

Requires MD or DO with pediatrics residency, Texas license, PALS, and experience in underserved communities. Bilingual English/Spanish preferred.

Qualifications

• MD or DO with pediatrics residency completed.
• Active Texas medical license and PALS certification.
• Experience in primary care and underserved communities.

Responsibilities

• Provide primary care and preventive pediatric services in District clinics.
• Oversee medical and health affairs including quality of patient care.
• Lead clinical and non‑clinical staff and coordinate with community partners.
• Monitor performance improvement and communicate outcomes.

Skills

Policy navigation

Consensus building

Clinical leadership

Interpersonal skills

Performance improvement

Communication

Public relations

Border health

Bilingual English/Spanish

Education

MD/DO degree

Pediatrics residency

Job description

• Facility University Medical Center of El Paso
• Department UMCEPH Border Pediatrics West
• Schedule - Shift - Hours Full Time - Days - 5-8s

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 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

• CurrentTexas 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.