Physician-Rheumatology

Umcelpaso; El Paso (TX); On-site; USD 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A community hospital in El Paso is seeking a Physician to oversee health services in district clinics. The role entails ensuring patient care quality, managing health affairs, and engaging with community organizations. Candidates must have a Doctor of Medicine or a Doctor of Osteopathic Degree, with two years of primary care experience preferred. Bilingual skills in English and Spanish are also advantageous for this role. Full-time position offers competitive benefits.

Qualifications

• Two years of experience providing primary care services.
• Experience in clinic medical management in an underserved area preferred.
• Experience working with Electronic Medical Records and Managed Care preferred.

Responsibilities

• Oversee medical and health affairs in the Clinics.
• Ensure quality of patient care.
• Develop relationships with patients and the community.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Public relations skills

Management skills

Communication skills

Knowledge of border health issues

Bilingual English / Spanish

Education

Doctor of Medicine Degree (MD)

Doctor of Osteopathic Degree (DO)

ACGME/AOA accredited residency in Family Practice

Job description

• Facility: University Medical Center of El Paso
• Department: Specialty Physicians
• Schedule - Shift - Hours: Full Time - Days: 8 hrs/day - 80 hrs/pay period = 5-8s

Under the direction of the El Paso County Hospital District ("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.

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