What are the responsibilities and job description for the Family Medicine Physician position at COMMUNITY HEALTH CENTER OF LUBBOCK INC?
Job Details
Description
The Family Medicine Physician works as part of the medical provider team providing medical services to Community Health Center of Lubbock (CHCL) patients. In addition, Family Medicine Physicians, unless specifically exempted by the Medical Director, shall be qualified to serve on the Medical Staff of a local hospital and supervise community health center nurse practitioners, as appropriate. Duties include the following:
- Respond to patients’ medical issues by starting with their history.
- Order radiology and laboratory tests and refer patients to specialists when necessary.
- Analyze reports, examinations and test results to accurately diagnose patients, as well as present treatment options.
- Discuss and explain treatments and medication thoroughly with patients, advising them of all the side effects and making sure that all allergy information is current before prescribing any medication or treatment.
- Advise patients on lifestyle and diet changes that could help improve their health or treat the health problem they have
- Follow all company and departmental policies and procedures.
- Keep up-to-date with medical procedures, developments, treatments and available medication.
- Comply with federal and state privacy laws, always respecting a patient’s confidentiality.
Qualifications
Education: Graduation from an accredited medical school with a degree of Doctor of Medicine or Osteopathy.
Licensure: License to practice medicine in the State of Texas, board certified or board eligible.
Experience: Sufficient experience and/or education to carry out the duties of this position.
Expertise: Extensive knowledge of the principles, practices and techniques of a branch of medicine; and knowledge of the methods, techniques, literature, practices, and principles of the broad field of medical science.
Language: English; bilingual English/Spanish preferred
Travel: Occasionally
Hours of Work: 8am-5pm M-F with some weekend/evening work.
KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS
- Active listening skills
- The ability to manage other people involved in a patient’s care
- The ability to create tailored treatment plans
- Mastery of all medical instruments needed for treatment
- Problem-solving skills
- The ability to provide accurate, effective care, even under pressure
BENEFITS
Our full-time staff enjoy a competitive compensation package, which includes the following benefits:
- Health Insurance
- Dental Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- Health Savings Account
- Company Paid Life Insurance
- 403(b) Retirement Plan
- Holiday Pay
- Paid Time Off Bank
- Company Paid Long-Term Disability Insurance
- Company Paid Short-Term Disability Insurance
- 162 Bonus Plan
- Loan Repayment
- Continuing education allowance and time off
- Employee Assistance Program and Emotional Health Support Line
- Extended Medical Leave
- Bereavement Leave
- Legal Insurance
- Sign-On Bonus
- Gym Membership Discount
- Professional Liability Insurance
- Workers’ Compensation Insurance
- Incentive Program
CHCL's mission is to provide quality primary and preventative health care services to those in need. If you are aligned with CHCL's mission and love working in a fast-paced clinic setting, please apply today.
CHCL is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
Salary : $137,700 - $255,700
