Frontera Healthcare
Location
Brady, Texas
The Staff Physician is responsible for delivering quality medical care as part of a multi-disciplinary team, which includes maintaining clinical expertise and providing direct patient care sessions for a minimum of 40 hours per week and 4200 primary care encounters annually. Responsibilities also involve clinical oversight, training and mentoring staff, participating in quality improvement activities, and ensuring continuity of care for assigned patients.
Candidates must possess a medical degree from an accredited school and hold an unrestricted license from the Texas Medical Board to practice as a physician in Texas, along with current DEA, DPS, and CPR certifications. Preferred qualifications include Spanish speaking skills and one year of direct patient care experience.
Description At Frontera Healthcare Network, we aim to elevate the standard for rural healthcare by providing high-quality, affordable, and accessible healthcare services to the communities we serve. We are actively searching for a highly skilled and driven Physician to become a valued member of our Brady team. This position offers an exciting opportunity to make a meaningful impact on the well-being of individuals and families by bringing the community direct access to medical services they otherwise would not have.
Along with offering a competitive salary, Frontera boasts a considerable benefits package including: · Generous starting paid time off (PTO) · PTO for designated Holidays · Matching contributions to a 401k retirement savings plan · Life insurance policy paid in full by Frontera · Health insurance with a comprehensive scope that includes access to coverage for both vision and dental
As Frontera continues to grow, we offer ample opportunities for leadership and career advancement. The employee-centric culture of our organization is committed to helping each employee reach their full potential. Moreover, the close-knit communities we serve appreciate individual contributions to community development, providing a chance to make a difference in society beyond the work environment. Frontera is leading the way in community care and we are excited to add a passionate Physician to contribute to our team
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.
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 four thousand two hundred (4200) primary care encounters for the contract year and provides services equaling to at least forty (40) hours per week in clinic. d. Examines, diagnoses, treats and/or refers patients assigned to physician’s 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 patient’s 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. Performs emergency on-call on a scheduled basis with other physicians only if required by the local hospital(s). g. Maintains a problem oriented health record for each patient seen in accordance with the Center’s 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. Is familiar with PCMH standards and works as part of the medical team to provide patient centered care. i. Accepts responsibility for remaining current with medical and health care trends and information that impact the medical practice. j. Leads the health care team in identifying, evaluating, and prioritizing patient and family needs to develop a plan of care. k. Participates in the evaluation of products, procedures, and patient care standards. 3. Maintains professional courtesy at all times. Performs all other related duties as assigned.
Required · Knowledge of advanced principles of health promotion, prevention and motivation · Knowledge of protocols in general and an ability to quickly gain specific knowledge of the Center’s current operational protocols · Knowledge of medical terminology and appropriate abbreviations · Demonstrates knowledge of the Texas Medical Practice Act · Ability to document, with clarity, all information relevant to a patient’s needs · Ability to effectively present information in small group situations to patients, Center staff, and the general public · Ability to use office equipment including but not limited to computers, fax machines, telephones and copiers
Preferred · Spanish speaking and writing skills
Credentials and Experience Required · Medical degree from an accredited school of medicine · Current unrestricted license from the Texas Medical Board to practice as a physician 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 certificates to legally operate a practitioner in the State of Texas · Hospital privileges at designated area hospitals if required for specialty · Current Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) for Healthcare Professionals Certification Preferred · One (1) year of practice experience as a physician giving direct patient care