Job Details
The Staff Physician works as part of the medical provider team providing medical services to the patients of the community health center. The physician will act as a member of the care team and work in collaboration with other health team members and is responsible for assisting in the promotion of the health and well-being of a panel of patients. All services will be completed at the nearby Health Center under the supervision of the Chief Medical Officer. APP assistance will be available.
Essential Functions:
Patient Relations
Obtains complete medical history from patient, and/or family, and/or previous medical records, etc.
Prescribes medications according to therapeutic goals and explains treatment to patients and families in accordance with TSBMB regulations.
Teaches and counsels patients and families.
Staff Relations/Team Building
Consults with physicians and other member of the health care team as necessary.
Performs other necessary duties as required by the community health center to meet the goal of providing primary health care services.
Provides leadership and education for health center staff.
Clinical Duties
Provides primary medical care by caring for all patients in accordance with the physician s medical specialty and/ or privileging.
Develops a plan of care for each patient, including: complete medical history, physical examinations, diagnosis, appropriate treatment and/or referral, including hospitalization where necessary.
Stresses the importance of preventive health care measures.
Uses all available resources in diagnosis and treatment, such as laboratory and radiological testing, in an appropriate and cost efficient manner.
Confers with consulting physicians, nurse, patients, and patient s families concerning treatment and care of patients.
Refers those cases that require specialist services, but maintains responsibility, assuring that continuity of care is provided.
Renders emergency care and treatment including cardiopulmonary resuscitation, starting I-V fluids, and medications; sutures lacerations. Performs other minor surgery as privileged.
General Qualifications and Requirements:
Graduation from an accredited medical school with a degree of Doctor of Medicine or Osteopathy.
Completion of an approved residency program in a primary care specialty.
License to practice medicine in the state of Texas