Primary Care Physician
Job at a glance
Job description
The Physician will treat common ailments like colds and the flu and help manage chronic conditions like diabetes or asthma. Responsible for coordinating a patient’s overall health care by communicating with specialists who provide more advanced treatments.
Job Responsibilities
· Conducting initial assessments of patients to learn about their medical history, their health goals, and any potential health risks
· Provide diagnostic and therapeutic services for acute and chronic conditions
· Ordering lab tests and imaging studies, prescribing medications, and providing other treatment modalities such as physical therapy or massage therapy
· Diagnosing illnesses through physical examinations, medical tests, and analysis of patient histories
· Prescribe medications, treatments, diets, or other care plans to maintain health or alleviate symptoms of disease or injury
· May supervise nurse practitioner(s) - additional monthly pay per direct report
· Refer patients to specialists when needed for further diagnosis or treatment
Punctually arrives at the clinic to ensure patients are seen at scheduled appointment times.
Qualifications
Experience as a Practicing Physician in a clinic or urgent care setting, with supervision experience.
A state license to practice medicine in Texas.
Working Hours
No on-call.
Required to work a rotated extended schedule 1 week out of the month, 10 AM to 7 PM, with 4 hours on Saturday