Family Physician
Company: Asian American Health Coalition
Location: Houston
Posted on: February 13, 2026
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Job Description:
Job Description Job Description Description: POSITION TITLE:
Family Physician LOCATION: HOPE Clinic REPORTS TO: Medical Director
EDUCATION: Doctor of Medicine (MD or DO) WORK EXPERIENCE: Minimum
of 3 years experience preferred. SALARY RANGE: Based on experience
FLSA STATUS: Exempt POSITION TYPE: Full-Time LANGUAGE: Fluent in
English; Bilingual in English and Spanish, Arabic, Burmese, Chinese
or other languages is required HOPE Clinic provides equal
employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for
employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type
without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin,
disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual
orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other
characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. JOB
SUMMARY: Examine and treat patients with a wide range of conditions
and refer those with serious ailments to a specialist or
appropriate facility. Typical job duties include taking patient
histories, performing or requesting diagnostic tests, making
diagnoses, prescribing treatment, administering vaccinations and
performing follow-up examinations, as well as educating patients in
disease prevention and health maintenance. Additional duties
include preparing medical records, clinical reports and
correspondences. MAJOR DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES: Provide quality
care to patients according to clinical medical protocols and
funding source guidelines; Initiate an appropriate assessment of
the patient's health status, ranging from focused to comprehensive,
depending upon the setting; Provide and manage comprehensive
medical care, including diagnosis and nonsurgical treatment of
diseases, common health problems, such as infections, influenza,
and pneumonia, as well as serious, chronic, and complex illnesses,
in adolescents, adults, and the elderly; Provide prenatal care for
uncomplicated OB patients; Monitor patients' conditions and
progress and reevaluate treatments as necessary; Explain procedures
and discuss test results or prescribed treatments with patients;
Advise patients and community members concerning diet, activity,
hygiene, and disease prevention and educate patients about
preventative measures to avoid illness; Collect, record, and
maintain patient information, such as medical history, reports, and
examination results, and prepares reports and correspondence
related to the work; Refer patient to medical specialist or other
practitioners when necessary; Prescribe medication by Texas statute
and professional practice guidelines; Immunize patients to protect
them from preventable diseases; Participate in formulating,
interpreting, implementing, and evaluating objectives, policies,
and procedures; Assist with quality improvement activities as
required and participates in Quality Assurance and Utilization
Reviews; Perform diagnostic tests and procedures and therapeutic
procedures, within the scope of practice, including but not limited
to venipuncture; intradermal tests; intramuscular and subcutaneous
injections; electro-cardiogram; application of dressings and
bandages; administration of medications; cardiopulmonary
resuscitation; auditory screening; visual screening; and aseptic
techniques; Analyze accumulated health information and collects
additional observational, interview, historical, physical
examination, and diagnostic data, modifying treatment as
appropriate; Have a working knowledge of ICD10, CPT, and HCPCS
coding and managed care, and be available for training as
necessary; Maintain and complete patient’s health records or charts
legibly, concisely, and close them within 48 hours and/or by the
end of the serviced week; Work as an integral part of the HOPE
Clinic clinical team; Participate in the on-call/Saturday rotation
schedule as needed; Be flexible to work between different sites;
Comply with the regulations and policies required of a Federally
Qualified Health Center; Complete administrative assignments as
requested by Medical Director and/or HOPE Clinic; Participate in
clinical activities including but not limited to the Compliance
Performance Improvement team; Participate in the community health
events, health education initiatives, training, and/ or
physical/screenings activities conducted by HOPE Clinic, or in
collaboration with community partners as needed; Participate in
community partners meetings in an effort to plan and work on
collaborative initiatives as needed; Report to the Medical Director
or assigned supervisor; Perform other duties as assigned to support
HOPE Clinic’s Mission, Vision, and Values. Requirements:
QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS: Successful completion of an accredited
Family Medicine Residency with 3 or more years of expenence;
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;
Keep up with CME requirements for Texas License and Board
Certification. Must be fully vaccinated against COVID-19. EDUCATION
and/or EXPERIENCE: Doctor of Medicine (MD or DO); Current board
certification by the American Board of Family Medicine (ABFM) or
the American Osteopathic Board of Family Medicine (AOBFM);
Experience working in Family Practice environment, community health
experience preferred; Valid Texas State Medical License.
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