DescriptionFamily or Internal Medicine PhysicianPractice Medicine the Way You Always ImaginedDo you miss having the time to truly listen, educate, and help people improve their health? At
Health by Design, we've built a practice model that allows physicians to focus on what matters most-caring for patients.
Our value-based primary care model eliminates the pressure of RVUs and high-volume schedules, replacing them with meaningful patient relationships, collaborative care, and the time to practice thoughtful medicine.
We're currently seeking a
Family or Internal Medicine Physician to join our exceptional team at our
Schertz Wellness Center in Schertz, TX.
You'll care for a unique, all-adult patient population of retired San Antonio firefighters, police officers, and their dependents. Physicians with additional training or an interest in Sports Medicine will also have opportunities to apply that knowledge when appropriate to patient care. Our patients benefit from comprehensive, relationship-based primary care, preventive health, and a strong focus on wellness and physical function. Physicians with additional training or an interest in Sports Medicine will also have opportunities to apply that knowledge when appropriate to patient care.
If you're looking for a career that offers professional fulfillment without sacrificing your personal life, we'd love to talk with you. Because healthier patients-not RVUs-define success here.
Practice Medicine-Not Production MedicineForget the pressure of seeing 25-30 patients every day. Our physicians typically see
8-14 patients daily, allowing you to provide comprehensive, personalized care instead of rushing from room to room.
You'll have:
- 30- and 60-minute appointments
- Smaller patient panels
- Time to educate patients
- Time to build meaningful relationships
- Time to focus on prevention and long-term wellness
A True Collaborative Care TeamYou are never expected to manage everything on your own. Our integrated care model surrounds both physicians and patients with an experienced multidisciplinary care team that works together every day.
On-site resources include:- Registered Nurses (not Medical Assistants)
- Clinical Pharmacist
- Licensed Professional Counselors
- Physical Therapy
- Ultrasound Services
- Health and Nutrition Coaching
- Exercise Classes
- Cooking Classes
- Care Coordination support with RN/Nurse Navigators
Work-Life Balance Isn't a Buzzword HereWe believe great physicians deserve lives outside the clinic.
That's why we offer:
- Monday-Friday schedule, 8:00 AM-5:00 PM
- No evenings, weekends, or call
- No after-hours charting
- Dedicated administrative time built into both your morning and afternoon schedules, allowing documentation to be completed during your workday-not after dinner
- Daily clinic closure from 12:00-1:00 PM for lunch
Focus on Prevention. Not Just Prescriptions.Our providers are encouraged to practice whole-person medicine. Rather than simply treating disease, you'll help patients improve their health through:
- Lifestyle Medicine
- Preventive Care
- Chronic Disease Management
- Nutrition Education
- Exercise and Physical Activity
- Behavioral Health
- Patient Education
RequirementsEssential Job Functions:
- Provides medical patient care by interviewing, examining, and treating clinical patients in order to meet their needs
- Educates patients on wellness, prevention, and early detection by providing materials and resources to the patients
- Determines which referrals are required based on examination and patient needs
- Determines level of urgency of follow-up, referral/consultation appointments
- Exercises final medical judgment in all issues of health care
- Prescribes medical treatment and clinical drugs to patients
- Orders studies, test, and ancillary services
- Documents all services in patient medical record in EHR (Elation)
- Reviews on a regular basis long term cases that require ongoing medical attention
- Consults with Physician Lead, Director of Medicine, and other professionals on staff as needed regarding patient care, assessment, and educational issues
- Participates in quality improvement, management, continuing education, and other patient care programs established by Health by Design
- Assists as needed in the resolution of complaints, requests, and inquiries from patients
- Assists in the development, production, and presentation of medical education, material, lectures, and mixed media presentations for patient and medical staff
Education: Graduate of accredited US School of Medicine; MD or DO
Certificates, Licenses, Registrations:
- Current license to practice in state of clinic location (Texas)
- Board Certification / Board Eligible (Family or Internal Medicine)
- Current DEA Certificate
- BLS - Basic Life Support Certification
Required Skills:
- Knowledge of and ability to apply professional medical principles, procedures, and techniques
- Thorough knowledge of pharmacological agents used in patient treatment
- Effective verbal and written communication skills along with proper telephone etiquette
- Performs in a tactful and professional manner
