Physician, Primary Care -NHC West

Umcelpaso; El Paso, Northern (TX, KY); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 150,000; Part time

Job summary

University Medical Center of El Paso seeks a physician to lead primary and preventive health services within District clinics, ensuring medical governance and high-quality patient care. Under the El Paso County Hospital District, the physician oversees clinic operations, collaborates with staff, and advances clinical outcomes in underserved communities.

Requirements include MD or DO, ACGME/AOA Family Practice residency, Texas license, and at least two years in primary care with EMR/Meaningful

Qualifications

• Two years of primary care and clinic management experience.
• Experience in underserved communities and primary care medical home.
• Experience with EMR Meaningful Use and managed care is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Oversee delivery of primary and preventive health services in district clinics.
• Ensure high quality patient care and medical governance.
• Collaborate with staff to improve performance and outcomes.
• Communicate clinical issues effectively with diverse stakeholders.

Skills

Policy navigation

Consensus building

Interpersonal skills

Leadership

Clinical analysis

Communication

Stretch goals

Public relations

Bilingual

Cultural sensitivity

Border health knowledge

Education

MD or DO

ACGME/AOA Family Practice Residency

Tools

EMR / EHR

Meaningful Use

Managed Care

Job description

• Facility University Medical Center of El Paso
• Department NHC Far West
• Schedule - Shift - Hours Part Time - Days - 2-10s

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:

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

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.