OB/GYN Physician

• Maintains clinical expertise and competency (to include age specific competency) as well as demonstrates thorough knowledge of procedures to deliver quality primary health care. • Provides clinic sessions, as scheduled, in direct patient care at clinic site, including extended hours clinics. • 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. • 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. • 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. • Maintains a problem oriented health record for each patient seen in accordance with the Center's established Health Information Management policies and procedures. • 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. • 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. • Provides clinical oversight under the supervision of the CMO. • 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. • Participates in the analysis of community health problems and assists in the development of the community health care plan. • Participates in Compliance and Performance Improvement activities for continuous care quality improvement and risk management purposes. • Participates in the review and development of patient care policies, including health maintenance schedules and continuity of care. • Participates in the review and development of protocols and standing orders. • Implements the plans, procedures and protocols for the medical team. • Serves as a resource and positive, proactive leader for the department. • Accepts responsibility for remaining current with medical and health care trends and information that impact the medical practice. • Leads the health care team in identifying, evaluating, and prioritizing patient and family needs to develop a plan of care. • Participates in the evaluation of products, procedures, and patient care standards. • Maintains professional courtesy at all times. • Performs all other related duties as assigned • 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 • Mental and physical health sufficient to meet the demands of the position. • Must be able to adhere to all client related policies and procedures including confidentiality $5,000.00 sign on $5,000.00 relocation assistance Wellness Pointe offers health, dental, vision, and a $15,000.00 life insurance plan for all full-time employees. Insurances • Health • Employer pays a percentage of employee premium • Dental • Vision • Life: $15,000.00 AD & D plan • Premium paid by employer • Employee has the option to purchase additional life • Colonial - supplemental coverage • Part time employees are eligible to participate in Colonial If elected coverage will begin the first day of the month following 60 days of employment. Vacation/Sick (full time) - Available to use immediately • 160 hours of vacation time • Banked on first day of employment • Balance paid out at anniversary • Re-bank 160 hours at anniversary • 48 Hours of Sick Time • Balance rolls over at anniversary year • Re-bank 48 hours at anniversary • Comp time accrual Holidays (full time) • 10 paid holidays per year with only 1 requiring a waiting period (birthday) Retirement plan • Employees may contribute at any given time with the clinic matching the first 3% and 50% thereafter for a maximum employer contribution of 4% with the employee being 100% vested with initial contribution. • Employees working a minimum of 20 hours per week are eligible to participate Continuing Education Allowance • $2,250.00 per anniversary year • 5 paid days (M-F) to attend • 6 month waiting period required Wellness Pointe qualifies as a NHSC approved site allowing licensed health care providers to participate in the loan repayment program.http://nhsc.hrsa.gov/index.html