Physician, MD/DO – Austin Area

About the role

Provides primary and episodic care to patients – independently and in collaboration with other medical professionals – following standards and protocols set by the Chief Medical Officer. Functions as a leading member of the clinical team and maintains patient flow. Maximizes the delivery of quality care and customer service to patients. Emphasizes health promotion and/or disease prevention through patient education and coordination of care. Follows regulations and guidelines for writing prescriptions.

Responsibilities

• Assure efficient and smooth patient visit experience.
• Follow company patient‑care protocols.
• Perform complete physical exams and assessments of patients, including urgent, emergent, and non‑urgent presentations.
• Select, order, and perform tests and procedures to augment physical findings.
• Define/document differential diagnoses and list differential diagnoses with the most likely diagnoses included.
• Perform diagnostic and therapeutic procedures as deemed necessary and appropriate for the plan of care.
• Interpret data and diagnostic results for appropriate course of action, including but not limited to laboratory, radiology, EKG, etc.
• Perform duties in accordance with the customary rules of ethics and conduct of the Texas Medical Board.
• Prescribe medication doses appropriate for each patient and explain correct uses.
• Maintain quality, safety, and infection control standards.
• Exercise tact and diplomacy in dealing with sensitive, complex, and confidential patient issues and situations.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.
• Learn computer software programs; enter and maintain accurate data and statistical information to consistently prepare clear and concise reports.
• Supervise nurse practitioners and physician assistants.

Qualifications

• Doctor of Medicine (MD or DO).
• Graduate of an accredited medical school.
• Valid Texas Medical License.
• Outstanding knowledge of medications, side effects, and contraindications.
• Outstanding patient management skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Clinical experience in an emergency, urgent care, or ambulatory clinic setting preferred.
• BLS certified.
• Unrestricted DEA license.
• Board Certified.
• DOT certified within 2 months of hire.

Environmental and Physical Requirements

• Ability to read, write, and speak English fluently; cognitive skills for math, reading, filing, and sterile technique.
• Communication skills to interact effectively with employees, patients, and families.
• Vision for near, mid‑range, far, and accommodation.
• Hearing for low, medium, and high pitch.
• Physical ability for long‑term standing, occasional sitting, crouching, kneeling, frequent walking, and reaching above head and below waist.
• Job risks include exposure to blood and body fluids (high), contact with chemicals, lifting of 30–40 pounds, and exposure to infectious disease.