Provides primary and episodic care to patients – independently and in collaboration with other medical professionals – following standards and protocols set by the Chief Medical Officer. Functions as a leading member of the clinical team and maintains patient flow. Maximizes the delivery of quality care and customer service to patients. Emphasizes health promotion and/or disease prevention through patient education and coordination of care. Follows regulations and guidelines for writing prescriptions.
General Accountabilities:
- Assure efficient and smooth patient visit experience.
- Follow company patient-care protocols.
- Perform complete physical exams and assessments of patients including urgent, emergent and non-urgent presentation.
- Selects, orders, and performs tests and procedures to augment physical findings.
- Define/document differential diagnoses and list differential diagnoses with most likely diagnoses included.
- Perform diagnostic and therapeutic procedures as deemed necessary and appropriate for plan of care.
- Interpret data and diagnostic results for appropriate course of action including but not limited to laboratory, radiology, EKG, etc.
- Perform duties in accordance with the customary rules of ethics and conduct of the Texas Medical Board.
- Prescribe medication doses appropriate for each patient and explain correct uses.
- Maintain quality, safety, and infection control standards.
- Exercise tact and diplomacy in dealing with sensitive, complex and confidential patient issues and situations.
- Establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.
- Learn computer software programs; enter and maintain accurate data and statistical information in order to consistently prepare clear and concise reports.
- Supervise nurse practitioners and physician assistants.
Job Qualifications:
- Doctor of Medicine (MD or DO)
- Graduate of an accredited medical school
- Valid Texas Medical License
- Outstanding knowledge of medications, side effects and contraindications
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Clinical experience in an emergency, urgent care or ambulatory clinic setting preferred
- BLS certified
- Unrestricted DEA license
- Board Certified
- DOT certified within 2 months of hire
Environmental and Physical Requirements:
- Candidate must be able to read, write and speak English fluently, have cognitive skills for math, reading, filing and sterile technique skills.
- Communication skills to deal well with employees, patients and families.
- Vision for near, mid-range, far and accommodation. Hearing for low, medium, and high pitch.
- Job requires physical ability for long-term standing, occasional sitting, crouching, kneeling, frequent walking, reaching with reaching above head and below waist.
- Job risks include exposure to blood and body fluids (high), contact with chemicals, lifting of 30 - 40 pounds, and exposure to infectious disease.
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