Physician III - Outpatient Clinic

About the Role

Join the Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) and be part of a team committed to creating a positive impact in the lives of fellow Texans. At HHSC, your contributions matter, and we support you at each stage of your life and work journey. This position is for a Physician III in an outpatient clinic setting, located at the Rio Grande State Center in Harlingen, TX.

Responsibilities

• Lead Physicians, Physician Assistants (PAs), and Advanced Practice Registered Nurses (APRNs) in the general medical clinic.
• Provide consultation and collaboration with PAs and APRNs to establish Prescriptive Authority Agreements and meet Texas Board of Nurse Examiners requirements.
• Perform comprehensive physical assessments and medical histories to arrive at appropriate diagnostic impressions and formulations.
• Order and monitor laboratory and diagnostic studies, and document patient encounters and treatment interventions.
• Oversee the implementation of the hospital infection control plan, including monitoring infectious diseases and developing improvement plans.
• Act as a resource for infection control and consultant to general medical physicians.
• Provide treatment to state hospital employees injured in the course of employment.
• Participate in audits, performance improvement activities, and developing Plans of Correction for deficiencies.
• Maintain professional competencies through Continuing Medical Education (CME) and provide required documentation for Medical Staff credentialing.
• Support disaster response and/or recovery efforts as needed.

Qualifications

• Graduation from an accredited college of medicine with a degree as a medical doctor.
• Completion of a residency program accredited by the Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education in Family or Internal Medicine.
• Three years of experience in clinical or public health work.

Licensure and Certifications

• Unrestricted Texas license to practice as a Doctor by the State of Texas Medical Board.
• Current registration certificate from the Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA).
• National Provider Identifier (NPI#) and enrollment as a Medicaid and Medicare Part B provider.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Knowledge of APRN scope of practice and collaborative agreements.
• Skills in patient care, medical diagnostics, and treatment tools.
• Ability to interpret laboratory analyses and X-Rays.
• Ability to direct medical activities and evaluate age-specific patient needs.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to plan, assign, and supervise the work of others.

Additional Information

Applicants must pass a fingerprint criminal background check, pre-employment drug screen, and registry checks. Males between 18-25 must be registered with the Selective Service. Flexibility in work hours, overtime, and compliance with HHSC immunization policy are required.