Physician - Family - Internal Medicine

Job Description

Job Description

Description : COMPANY OVERVIEW

CentroMed is 501(c) (3) non-profit organization that provides healthcare for all populations is a primary care provider and Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC) with multiple locations throughout San Antonio and the New Braunfels area. Over the past 50 years, CentroMed has changed lives while remaining dedicated to the mission and vision of being a premier healthcare provider in the community. Join our team of dedicated professionals in providing comprehensive care and quality customer service to our community.

Founded in 1971 by CEO and President Ernesto Gomez, PHD, CentroMed has grown from a community based program focused on providing culturally competent care for underserved populations, to a network of high quality healthcare clinics across San Antonio and New Braunfels providing full- service health and dental care to all populations, regardless of income limitations.

We are a mission focused organization that wants to be the heart of our communities. We invite you to visit CentroMed and discover how we can be your medical home.

MISSION

We improve lives through improving the wellbeing of families through high quality, compassionate health care.

CORE VALUES

RESPECT We treat all persons with dignity and compassion

INTEGRITY We build trust through honesty, word and deed

EXCELLENCE We use best practices to deliver exceptional quality care

AFFORDABILITY We manage resources to provide affordable health care

TEAMWORK We work together as a team in the interest of patient care

POSITION OVERVIEW :

We are searching for our next SUPER STAR ! As our next Provider you will be under the direction of the VP / Chief Medical Officer and in accordance with the medical profession, provides quality primary health care for treatment of a variety of medical conditions to community-based patient population that is diverse in age, educational background and income level.

Duties and Responsibilities

Provides general physical examinations and makes medical evaluations to diagnose and treat a variety of medical illnesses and diseases of the human body.

• Directs patient care in accordance with CentroMed’s approved scope of services.

Analyzes test findings and processes all "normal" and "abnormal" lab results to diagnose the patient's health condition. Administers appropriate treatment plans and prescribes medications to treat the patient's medical condition as indicated by medical protocols.

Promotes health among patients by advising patients on diet, hygiene and disease prevention.

Documents and charts all treatment modalities administered and preventive medicine prescribed in patient's medical chart in accordance with accepted medical protocols.

Makes referrals to specialists when necessary for treatment of medical conditions following guidelines established by the SVP / Chief Medical Officer and managed care contracts.

Works as a member of the medical staff in implementing the objectives and the Clinical Outcome measures by Life Cycle Groups. Works as a member of the medical staff in identifying the medical issues of the community and to develop best treatment plans. Provides medical assistance to other Physicians and mid-level providers as necessary or provides coverage for patients in the absence of their regular treating physician.

Keeps SVP / Chief Medical Officer informed of trends and increases in numbers of medical conditions and illnesses being reported by patients.

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

Abides by infection control policies and procedures as dictated in the Centro del Barrio Infection Control Manual.

Abides by policies and procedures on hazardous materials as dictated in the Employee Safety Manual.

Participates in after hour care, to include patient calls and hospital coverage. Appropriately documents such care.

Participates in the agency’s Quality Improvement Program.

Understands and upholds CentroMed’s mission and values relating to ethics, integrity, safety, corporate responsibility and objectives

Actively participates in maintaining high levels of excellent customer service internally and externally

Ensures the protection and security of all personal, confidential and identifiable information in a professional and responsible manner and caries out all measures to prevent from unauthorized disclosures. Demonstrating and maintaining the standards and requirements of the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA).

Performs other duties assigned.

Work must be performed on-site as designated

Family Medicine demonstrates competence with patients aged 0 and older

Internal Medicine demonstrates competence with patients aged 18 and older

COMPREHENSIVE BENEFIT PACKAGE

Requirements :

PRE-EMPLOYMENT REQUIREMENTS All offers of employment by this employer are conditional upon the incumbent’s successful completion of pre-employment screenings, including a criminal background check, drug screen, educational and prior employment verification, professional reference checks, and verification of the incumbent’s eligibility and authorization to work in the United States.

CentroMed is an equal opportunity employer committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce. Applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), age, sexual orientation, national origin, marital status, parental status, ancestry, disability, gender identity, veteran status, genetic information, other distinguishing characteristics of diversity and inclusion, or any other protected status.