Physician, Primary Care -NHC West

University Medical Center of El Paso (UMC); El Paso (TX); On-site; USD 190,000 - 230,000; Full time

Job summary

University Medical Center of El Paso (UMC) seeks a physician to oversee primary and preventive health services across District clinics, ensuring high-quality patient care and medical governance.

The role requires experience in clinic medical management, collaboration with multidisciplinary teams, and a commitment to serving underserved communities. Texas license and board certification in Family Practice are essential.

Qualifications

• MD or DO with Texas medical license.
• Completion of an ACGME/AOA accredited residency in Family Practice.
• Board certification in Family Practice is required.

Responsibilities

• Oversee delivery of primary and preventive health services in District clinics.
• Oversee medical and health affairs including quality of patient care.
• Provide clinic medical management in an underserved area.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to improve outcomes.

Skills

Politically skilled

Build consensus

Leadership skills

Relationship building

Clinical analysis

Effective communication

Stretch performance standards

Public relations

Motivation & self-achievement

Border health knowledge

Bilingual English/Spanish preferred

Education

Doctor of Medicine (MD) or Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO)

ACGME/AOA residency in Family Practice

Board certified in Family Practice

Tools

Electronic Medical Records (EMR) systems

Meaningful Use experience

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.

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.

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.

Required 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

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 Family Practice.