Physician / Family Practice / Texas / Permanent / Physician Family Practice / Texas/ Permanent Job
Company: Tejas Health Care
Location: La Grange
Posted on: June 19, 2022
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Job Description:
Job Summary
The Staff Physician is responsible for delivery of quality medical
care to patients of the Center and functions as a member of the
multi-disciplinary health care team within the scope of his or her
medical practice.
Duties and Responsibilities
1.Provides clinical services.
a.Maintains clinical expertise and competency (to include age
specific competency) as well as demonstrates thorough knowledge of
procedures to deliver quality primary health care.
b.Provides clinic sessions, as scheduled, in direct patient care at
clinic site, including extended hours clinics.
c.Provides a minimum of Twenty (20) medical encounters for the
contract day and provides services equaling to at least forty (40)
hours per week in clinic.
d.Examines, diagnoses, treats and/or refers patients assigned to
physicians panel, on an in-patient and out-patient basis (as per
individual employment agreements); prescribes pharmaceuticals,
other medications, and treatment regimens as appropriate to
assessed medical conditions.
e.Refers clients for appropriate specialty care services, lab and
x-ray and any other ancillary services that are appropriate for
patients management and care. Reviews all lab and x-ray reports for
patients under his/her care on a timely basis and makes medical
management decisions appropriately. Follows appropriate standards
of care for each patient.
f.Provides continuity of care to center patients on his or her
patient panel and other patients as assigned, including routine
in-patient and nursing home care to center patients.
g.Maintains a problem oriented health record for each patient seen
in accordance with the Centers established Health Information
Management policies and procedures.
h.Ensures that patient and family/significant others are educated
about diagnosis and the plan of care. Acts as a resource for
facilitating communication when necessary.
i.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 functions as required by the
Center.
2.Provides clinical oversight under the supervision of the Medical
Director.
a.Assumes responsibility/accountability for delegating, directing,
and supervising patient care activities. Trains, mentors and
supervises students and clinical support staff engaged in
activities and procedures, as appropriate.
b.Participates in the analysis of community health problems and
assists in the development of the community health care plan.
c.Participates in Compliance and Performance Improvement activities
for continuous care quality improvement and risk management
purposes.
d.Participates in the review and development of patient care
policies, including health maintenance schedules and continuity of
care.
e.Participates in the review and development of protocols and
standing orders.
f.Implements the plans, procedures and protocols for the medical
team.
g.Serves as a resource and positive, proactive leader for the
department.
h.Accepts responsibility for remaining current with medical and
health care trends and information that impact the medical
practice.
i.Leads the health care team in identifying, evaluating, and
prioritizing patient and family needs to develop a plan of
care.
j.Participates in the evaluation of products, procedures, and
patient care standards.
3.Maintains professional courtesy at all times.
4.Performs all other related duties as assigned.
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