Medical Doctor

About the role

Loyal Source is looking for Primary Care Physicians/Medical Doctors for employment opportunities in El Paso, Texas.

Responsibilities

• Serves as on-site medical authority within the scope of services provided and responsible for developing and coordinating all aspects of healthcare delivery at assigned facility.
• Contributes to the production of the clinic with expectation to routinely see a patient at least every 30-45 minutes, depending on complexity of the patient encounter.
• This also includes signing of all assigned patient encounter notes daily.
• All chart reviews /co-signatures, referrals submissions/reviews, lab reviews, telephone encounters, actions, and message reviews are to be completed within policy guidelines.
• Clinical supervisory authority over advanced practice providers (APPs), nursing staff, pharmacists, and medical assistants, including fulfillment of APP collaborative practice duties and requirements and delineation of scope of practice for medical assistants.
• Provides direct care to patients throughout the lifespan within physician scope of practice and performs functions in accordance with currently accepted practice defined by the profession, licensure, certification, and granted privileges.
• Conducts physical assessments, initial and follow-up assessments for acute and chronic medical condition, ensuring appropriate diagnostic and therapeutic tests and services are available, utilized and monitored.
• Acts as initial reviewer and/or approver for all outside referrals/consults to specialty services not offered at the local facility.
• Responds to and/or coordinates response to medical emergencies.
• Seeks guidance from and provides clinical report to the Medical Director, Deputy Medical Director, Regional Clinical Directors or other senior leadership as appropriate.
• Supports facility performance improvement activities, and grievance and case review taskings.
• Performs record keeping functions in accordance with program policies and position.
• Maintains functional proficiency and ease of use utilizing electronic health records as required by, and appropriate to, position.
• Completes all discipline specific testing, initially and during recertification periods.
• Maintains patient confidentiality, and confidentiality of medical records, in compliance with the Privacy Act and HIPAA regulations in all work activities.
• Adheres to, and maintains awareness of prescribed policies, procedures, directives, operational memoranda and accreditation standards.
• Attends and participates in general/medical staff meetings.

Requirements

• Current, full, and unrestricted license to practice medicine in the state in which the duty station is located.
• License must be maintained in a permanent, full, and unrestricted status during the term of employment. Any changes to licensure must be reported to the employer immediately.
• Unrestricted license from the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) to prescribe controlled medications in the state in which the duty station is located.
• Three years of medical specialty training in Family Medicine, Internal Medicine, Emergency Medicine, or Pediatrics leading to board eligibility in that field, with board certification preferred, and at least 1 year of directly related, professional experience performing professional or scientific work in a field of medicine providing direct patient-care services.
• Board certification preferred, or board eligible, in Family Medicine or Pediatrics for physicians working at family residential centers.
• Board certification preferred, or board eligible, in Family Medicine, Internal Medicine, or Emergency Medicine for physicians working at adult detention facilities.
• Knowledge of issues confronting the healthcare delivery system, including specific problems and concerns of special population groups.
• Knowledge of medical practice management theory with skillful ability to implement program policies, guidelines and operating procedures relating to healthcare delivery systems.
• Ability to work in a multi-cultural, multi-lingual, multi-disciplinary care environment, and to effectively apply social determinants of health practices in delivery of medical care.
• Verbal and written proficiency in Spanish (preferred, not required).

Qualifications

• Have a Doctor of Medicine degree from a U.S. or Canadian program accredited by the Liaison Committee on Medical Education sponsored by the Association of American Medical Colleges and the American Medical Association (AMA); or
• Have a Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine degree from a program accredited by the Commission on Osteopathic College Accreditation of the American Osteopathic Association (AOA); or
• Be certified by the Educational Commission for Foreign Medical Graduates if you are a graduate of a medical school that is not located within a U.S. State or territory or other jurisdiction, or a Province or Territory of Canada.

Skills

• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Excellent interpersonal skills.
• Critical thinking skills.
• Cultural competence to be able to serve a diverse patient population.
• Integrity and honesty.
• High degree of independence, initiative, and follow-through on sensitive and complex issues.

Benefits

Not specified.

Pay

Pay Rate: $170.86/salary

Schedule

24/7/365.

Attributes and Professional Qualities

• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Excellent interpersonal skills.
• Critical thinking skills.
• Cultural competence to be able to serve a diverse patient population.
• Integrity and honesty.
• High degree of independence, initiative, and follow-through on sensitive and complex issues.

Major Duties and Responsibilities

• Serves as on-site medical authority within the scope of services provided and responsible for developing and coordinating all aspects of healthcare delivery at assigned facility.
• Contributes to the production of the clinic with expectation to routinely see a patient at least every 30-45 minutes, depending on complexity of the patient encounter.
• This also includes signing of all assigned patient encounter notes daily.
• All chart reviews /co-signatures, referrals submissions/reviews, lab reviews, telephone encounters, actions, and message reviews are to be completed within policy guidelines.
• Clinical supervisory authority over advanced practice providers (APPs), nursing staff, pharmacists, and medical assistants, including fulfillment of APP collaborative practice duties and requirements and delineation of scope of practice for medical assistants.
• Provides direct care to patients throughout the lifespan within physician scope of practice and performs functions in accordance with currently accepted practice defined by the profession, licensure, certification, and granted privileges.
• Conducts physical assessments, initial and follow-up assessments for acute and chronic medical condition, ensuring appropriate diagnostic and therapeutic tests and services are available, utilized and monitored.
• Acts as initial reviewer and/or approver for all outside referrals/consults to specialty services not offered at the local facility.
• Responds to and/or coordinates response to medical emergencies.
• Seeks guidance from and provides clinical report to the Medical Director, Deputy Medical Director, Regional Clinical Directors or other senior leadership as appropriate.
• Supports facility performance improvement activities, and grievance and case review taskings.
• Performs record keeping functions in accordance with program policies and position.
• Maintains functional proficiency and ease of use utilizing electronic health records as required by, and appropriate to, position.
• Completes all discipline specific testing, initially and during recertification periods.
• Maintains patient confidentiality, and confidentiality of medical records, in compliance with the Privacy Act and HIPAA regulations in all work activities.
• Adheres to, and maintains awareness of prescribed policies, procedures, directives, operational memoranda and accreditation standards.
• Attends and participates in general/medical staff meetings.

Physical Demands

• Some physical exertion, such as long periods of standing; walking or jogging over rough, uneven, or rocky surfaces; recurring bending, crouching, stooping, stretching, reaching, or similar activities; or recurring lifting of moderately heavy patients or equipment.

Citizenship Requirements and Verification

The Prime Contract requires that employees and representatives performing work on the Project be United States citizens or foreign citizens who are legally authorized to work in the United States. Subcontractor shall utilize the E[1]verify system in accordance with FAR 52.222-54 to verify employment eligibility.

About Loyal Source

Loyal Source provides healthcare and technology solutions designed to improve outcomes and support mission-critical operations. Guided by innovation and purpose, we help organizations achieve success across complex challenges worldwide. Loyal Source is a military friendly employer and proud partner of the Military Spouse Employment Partnership program. Loyal Source uses AI-powered voice screening as part of our application process. After you apply, you will receive a brief qualification survey via text or email. Candidates who meet the position requirements will then be invited to complete a quick AI-powered voice assessment. This easy, no-scheduling-required process helps us and the candidate move the hiring process forward faster. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants.