Internist or Family Physician

Job description

Internist Or Family Physician

Physicians who diagnose and provide non-surgical treatment of diseases and injuries of internal organ systems. Provide care mainly for adults who have a wide range of problems associated with the internal organs.

Major duties and responsibilities include:

Providing quality care to patients according to clinical medical protocols and funding source guidelines;

Examining, diagnosing, and treating adult patients;

Collecting, recording, and maintaining patient information such as medical history, reports, and examination results;

Ordering appropriate laboratory and diagnostic procedures;

Performing a complete physical exam and records findings;

Interpreting and integrating data to determine appropriate diagnostic and therapeutic procedures as needed;

Synthesizing data to determine diagnosis and therapeutic plan utilizing principles of prevention;

Immunizing patients to protect them from preventable diseases;

Collaborating with providers in managing acute and long-term medical needs of patients;

Promoting health by advising patients concerning diet, hygiene, and methods for prevention of disease;

Instructing patients and family regarding medications, treatment instructions, and providing patient education;

Maintaining and reviewing patient records, charts, other pertinent information, post tests, and examination results;

Triaging patient telephone calls and providing consultation;

Managing medical emergencies;

Providing monitoring and continuity of care between visits;

Referring patients to medical specialists for consultant services when necessary for patient's well-being;

Having a working knowledge of ICD10, CPT, and HCPCS coding and managed care, and being available for training as necessary;

Supervising medical assistants and lab personnel in area of specific support services for patient care delivery;

Providing medical assistance to other Physicians and mid-level providers as necessary;

Participating in after-hour care, to include patient calls;

Supervising assigned mid-level providers as needed;

Training, mentoring, and supervising students, residents, and clinical support staff, as appropriate;

Participating in on-call schedule and Saturday clinic rotation;

Being flexible to work at other HOPE Clinic sites as needed;

Attending required meetings and participating in committees/pilot projects as requested;

Participating in professional development activities and maintaining professional affiliations;

Following the Federal and/or State guidelines related to the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA);

Participating in peer review, quality assurance, provider meetings, and other clinical meetings;

Performing minor surgical procedures;

Assisting in updating protocols and principles of practice as requested;

Prescribing medication in accordance with Texas statute and professional practice guidelines;

Using oral and written communication skills to effectively convey ideas in a clear, positive manner that is consistent with the HOPE Mission;

Delivering care appropriate for an outpatient, primary care FQHC with a multicultural, multilingual patient population;

Complying with the regulations and policies required of a FQHC;

Performing other duties as assigned to support HOPE Clinic Vision, Mission, and Values.

Qualification requirements include:

Successful completion of an accredited Internal Medicine Residency with 3 or more years of experience;

Current D.E.A certificate;

Previous experience in a hospital and/or clinic setting;

Understanding of Texas mandated reporting laws;

Ability to relate to culturally diverse patients and communities;

Keeping up with CME requirements for Texas License and Board Certification.

Education and/or experience:

Board Certified as an Internist preferred (required to be a Core Faculty member of a residency program)

Internal Residency Training experience required

Valid DEA number to prescribe medications

BLS certified

3+ years of experience in a general medical practice preferred

Maintain product knowledge on new medications in the field

Experienced in providing long-term care of adults

Other skills and abilities:

Bilingual (Vietnamese, Chinese, Arabic and/or Spanish with English) is preferred.

Above average skills in language ability as well as public speaking and writing.

Must have good transportation and a valid Texas Driver's license.

Worksite address

houston, TX, 77246, US

Who can apply

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