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Lewisville, Texas, United States
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Job Summary

Occupation Physician
Specialty Family Practice-Without OB
Degree Required MD/DO
Position Type Permanent/Full-Time
Work Environment Ambulatory Surgery Center (ASC) Academic/Training Program Hospital Clinic/Private Practice
Location Austin, Texas, United States
Visa Sponsorship No

Job Description

Last Update: 5/08/15
The Coolest City in Texas - Austin!

Opportunity:
We are recruiting a Family Practice Physician to join an organization of federally qualified healthcare centers with outpatient practice sites located throughout Austin providing outstanding patient care in pediatrics, internal medicine, dental, women's health and family medicine. In addition, the organization also has integrated behavioral health services, pharmacy and lab support for their patients. They are also actively involved with local academic medical programs, teaching residents and students. The multi-specialty medical staff includes over 60 physicians, dentists, nurse practitioners and physician assistant providers, furnishing over 250,000 visits per year to over 60,000 patients. Two new sites are under development, which will increase the practice's services to over 100,000 patients in the coming year. Under broad general direction from the Medical Director, you’ll provide professional medical services including the diagnosis and treatment of a variety of diseases, disorders and injuries in specialty area of Family Medicine.

Responsibilities include:
1. Performs physical assessment of patient using observation, inspection, auscultation, palpation and percussion and orders or executes various tests, analyses, and diagnostic images to provide information on patient’s condition.
2. Diagnoses and treats diseases, disorders and injuries based on patients' medical history and results of physical assessment and refer patients to medical specialist or other practitioner for specialized treatment.
3. Prescribes medications and therapies for treatment and preventive care.
4. Instructs patients and their families regarding procedures performed, home care, and follow-up visits.
5. Directs professional and ancillary health care staff during treatment of patients.
6. Responds to inquiries from staff and patients regarding preventive health and treatments.
7. Compiles patient medical data including health history, treatment plans, results of physical examination, etc. and records in electronic medical record.
8. Reports required information including deaths and outbreak of contagious diseases to governmental authorities.
9. Plans, promotes, demonstrates, recommends and coordinates high standards of medical practice.
10. Other responsibilities as required. The successful candidate will have knowledge of the principles and practices of preventive medicine and knowledge of state and federal laws pertaining to medicine and federally qualified community health centers.

Compensation:
Practice offers a competitive compensation package with bonus eligibility and full benefits (to be discussed individually with each candidate based on their qualifications). Plus you'll be living in one of the best cities in the US!

Community:
If you don’t know Austin you’ve really been missing out! Austin is the “Live Music Capitol of the World” and is known for “Keeping Things Weird”. It has often been said, but this city REALLY has something for everyone. If you are a foodie, you’ll enjoy the taste of Austin, a culmination of Tex & Mex, fresh organic ingredients and Chefs who cook with talent, humor and creativity. Here you can dine at a gourmet restaurant or just grab a bite at one of the yummy food carts scattered through the city. If you are a fashionista, you’ll enjoy terrific shopping throughout the city on streets like SoCo, Austin’s version of SoHo. If you are an entertainment junkie, you’ll enjoy nightly shows at one of the city’s many music venues or take in a full weekend of fun at one of the many festivals Austin hosts like South by Southwest or Austin City Limits. Or, if you are more on the mellow side, you can have a relaxing day strolling through the 40 acres that make up the beautiful campus of the University of Texas. Not to forget, for the outdoor enthusiast, Austin has all the beauty that nature can offer. Whether you want to kayak on Lake Travis, boat on Lake Austin, take a dip in the Barton Spring’s pool, which stays a cool 68 degrees all year round, or take in a sunset from Mount Bonnell, this city has it all. Austin is also for those who are family focused, with great schools, UT is ranked 38th in the World, low crime, a thriving economy and an excellent real estate market. No matter who you are, you are going to love calling Austin home! Austin: http://www.austintexas.org!

Requirements:
MD/DO, Current unrestricted license to practice medicine in the State of Texas and Board eligible (with the intent to become certified) or Board Certification in Family Medicine plus current Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA) and Department of Public Safety (DPS) registrations for the purpose of writing prescriptions and current Basic Life Support Certification for Healthcare providers.

Contact:
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