Physician-DPM

About the role

Under the direction of the El Paso County Hospital District ("District"), the Physician is accountable for the effective delivery of primary and preventive health services provided in those District clinics included under the District's designation ("Clinics"). The Physician is responsible for overseeing the medical and health affairs, including overseeing the quality of patient care.

Responsibilities

• Ensure effective delivery of primary and preventive health services in District clinics.
• Oversee medical and health affairs of the clinics.
• Oversee quality of patient care.

Skills

• Politically skilled with demonstrated ability to successfully navigate initiatives through a public structure.
• Ability to build consensus and facilitate interdisciplinary resolution to clinic issues.
• Well-developed interpersonal and public relations skills.
• Well-developed management and leadership skills with clinical staff, non‑clinical staff, patients, and community organizations.
• Able to develop relationships through interpersonal skills and professional reputation, fostering trust and respect from internal and external constituencies.
• Working knowledge of clinical analysis, performance improvement, outcomes, and ability to interpret and communicate complex medical issues.
• Effective written and verbal communication.
• Establishes and strives to achieve “stretch” performance standards.
• Creative, energetic persona with strong public‑relations ability, professional demeanor, and attitude.
• High degree of motivation and self‑achievement.
• Knowledge of border health issues.
• Culturally sensitive.
• Bilingual English/Spanish preferred.

Requirements

• Two years of experience providing primary care services, clinic medical management in an underserved area (preferred).
• Experience working in a primary care medical home (preferred).
• Experience with Electronic Medical Record Meaningful Use and Managed Care (preferred).

Qualifications

• Active Texas Medical License.
• Doctor of Medicine (MD) or Doctor of Osteopathic (DO) degree.
• Completion of an ACGME/AOA accredited residency training program in Family Practice.
• Board certified in Family Practice.