Community Health Center / FQHC Family Practice (w/o OB) Job in San Antonio, Texas

• Position Type: Permanent
• Recruited Specialty: Family Practice (w/o OB)
• Does the Physician Need To Be Trained In Specialty Being Recruited: No
• Structure of Position: Community Health Center/FQHC
• Partnership Opportunity: Unknown
• Expected Patient Call Coverage: No call
• Expected ER Call Coverage: No call

Provides quality, comprehensive outpatient primary health care services to the Center's patients. Reports directly to the Lead Physician regarding clinical issues and activities related to the delivery of medical care. DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Examines, diagnoses, treats and/or refers patients assigned to the physician's panel, on an outpatient basis; prescribes pharmaceuticals, other medications and treatment regiments as appropriate to assessed medical conditions. Maintains a problem oriented health record for each patient seen in accordance with the Center's established Health Information Management policies and procedures to include providing appropriate and legible documentation. Assures continuity of care by providing comprehensive medical services on a timely basis as per Clinic schedule within the Center's scope of practice and the provider's training. Refers clients for appropriate specialty care services, lab and x-ray and any other ancillary services that are appropriate for patient's management and care. Reviews all lab and x-ray reports for patients under his/her care on a timrly basis and makes medical management decisions appropriately. Maintains appropriate productivity standards of specialty as established by the Center; maintains appropriate and efficient patient flow and minimize schedule changes and absences. Provides excellent internal/external customer service via telephone, fax or face-to-face contact to assist patients with their health care needs. Trains, mentors and supervises students and clinical support staff as appropriate. Takes call after hours and on weekends on a rotation basis with other providers and responds appropriately and on a timely manner to after hour calls. Follows established departmental and clinic policies, procedures and objectives; continuous quality improvements objectives and safety, environmental and/or infection control standards. Participates in specified health promotion, education and/or prevention programs as needed i.e. diabetes collaborative/health fairs etc; attends and participates in clinic meetings/departmental meetings and other clinic function as required by the Center. JOB QUALIFICATIONS Must posses a current unrestricted license to practice Medicine in the State of Texas Annual continuing medical education as required by Board specialty Must be registered and have current DEA, DPS and other such certificated to legally operate a practitioner in the State of Texas Hospital privileges at designated area hospitals if required for specialty Bilingual in English and Spanish required Certified in Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) Scheduled hours and/or work locations are subject to change

• Location of Medical Training: American Medical Graduate (AMG)
• Medical Training Type: Allopathic (MD)
• Board Certification: Board Eligible
• Work Status Requirements: US Citizen
• Preferred Experience Level: (not specified)
• Accept Local Physicians within 25 mile Radius: Yes

• Facility Type: Clinic
• Number of Providers: