Experience in diagnosing and treating a variety of conditions
Ability to interpret medical tests and records
Strong communication skills for patient education
Experience supervising clinical teams
Responsibilities
Examine and maintain comprehensive patient information
Prescribe treatments and administer vaccinations
Order and interpret diagnostic tests
Collaborate with a clinical team on patient care
Monitor and adjust treatment plans as needed
Diagnose and treat conditions within specialty
Supervise allied health and advanced practice professionals
Benefits
Opportunity to work in diverse clinical settings
Collaborative team environment
Focus on patient education and preventive care
Potential for involvement in surgical procedures
Professional development opportunities
Full Job Description
Job Summary
The Physician HTPN examines and treats patients with various conditions. They take patient histories, request tests, make diagnoses, and prescribe treatments. They administer vaccinations, perform follow-up exams, and educate patients on disease prevention and health maintenance. The Physician HTPN supervises the clinical activities of allied health and advanced practice professionals.
Essential Functions of the Role
Examine, collect, record, and maintain patient information, such as medical history, reports, and examination results.
Prescribe or administer treatment, therapy, medication, vaccination, and other medical care to treat or prevent illness, disease, or injury.
Order, perform, and interpret tests and examine records, reports, and examination information to diagnose patients' condition.
Work with a clinical team of technicians, advanced practice professionals, and physicians. Make judgments about tests, diagnoses, and treatment options for patients.
Monitor patient conditions and progress and reevaluate treatments as necessary.
Diagnoses and treats conditions in area of specialty.
May work in hospital, specialty clinic or outpatient surgical center.
May perform surgical procedures, treatment or non-invasive procedures in area of specialty.
May create post-operative care plans, recommend lifestyle changes involving diet, exercise and other matters.
Supervise the clinical activities of a care team that may consist of other providers, and allied health professionals.
QUALIFICATIONS
Must be board certified in Internal Medicine
About Baylor Scott & White Health
Baylor Scott & White Health is a non-profit healthcare system that operates hospitals, clinics, and medical centers in Texas. The organization was formed in 2013 through the merger of Baylor Health Care System and Scott & White Healthcare. Baylor Scott & White Health is the largest not-for-profit healthcare system in Texas and one of the largest in the United States. The organization employs over 52,000 people and serves more than 5 million patients each year. Baylor Scott & White Health is committed to providing high-quality, compassionate care to its patients and improving the health of the communities it serves.
