OB/GYN Physician

•Maintains clinical expertise and competency (to include age specific competency) as well as demonstrates thorough knowledge of procedures to deliver quality primary health care.

• Provides clinic sessions, as scheduled, in direct patient care at clinic site, including extended hours clinics.

• Examines, diagnoses, treats and/or refers patients assigned to physician’s panel, on an in-patient and out-patient basis (as per individual employment agreements); prescribes pharmaceuticals, other medications, and treatment regimens as appropriate to assessed medical conditions.

• Refers clients for appropriate specialty care services, lab and x-ray and any other ancillary services that are appropriate for patient’s management and care. Reviews all lab and x-ray reports for patients under his/her care on a timely basis and makes medical management decisions appropriately. Follows appropriate standards of care for each patient.

• Provides continuity of care to center patients on his or her patient panel and other patients as assigned, including routine in-patient and nursing home care to center patients.

• Maintains a problem oriented health record for each patient seen in accordance with the Center’s established Health Information Management policies and procedures.

• Ensures that patient and family/significant others are educated about diagnosis and the plan of care. Acts as a resource for facilitating communication when necessary.

• Participates in specified health promotion, education and/or prevention programs as needed i.e. diabetes collaborative/health fairs etc.; attends and participates in clinic meetings / departmental meetings and other clinic functions as required by the Center.

• Provides clinical oversight under the supervision of the CMO.

• Assumes responsibility/accountability for delegating, directing, and supervising patient care activities. Trains, mentors and supervises students and clinical support staff engaged in activities and procedures, as appropriate.

• Participates in the analysis of community health problems and assists in the development of the community health care plan.

• Participates in Compliance and Performance Improvement activities for continuous care quality improvement and risk management purposes.

• Participates in the review and development of patient care policies, including health maintenance schedules and continuity of care.

• Participates in the review and development of protocols and standing orders.

• Implements the plans, procedures and protocols for the medical team.

• Serves as a resource and positive, proactive leader for the department.

• Accepts responsibility for remaining current with medical and health care trends and information that impact the medical practice.

• Leads the health care team in identifying, evaluating, and prioritizing patient and family needs to develop a plan of care.

• Participates in the evaluation of products, procedures, and patient care standards.

• Maintains professional courtesy at all times.

• Performs all other related duties as assigned

• Medical degree from an accredited school of medicine

• Current unrestricted license from the Texas Medical Board to practice as a physician in the State of Texas

• Annual continuing medical education as required by Board specialty

• Must be registered and have current DEA, DPS and other such certificates to legally operate a practitioner in the State of Texas

• Hospital privileges at designated area hospitals if required for specialty

• Mental and physical health sufficient to meet the demands of the position.

• Must be able to adhere to all client related policies and procedures including confidentiality

$5,000.00 sign on
$5,000.00 relocation assistance

Wellness Pointe offers health, dental, vision, and a $15,000.00 life insurance plan for all full-time employees.

Insurances

• Health
  • Employer pays a percentage of employee premium
• Dental
• Vision
• Life: $15,000.00 AD & D plan
  • Premium paid by employer
  • Employee has the option to purchase additional life
• Colonial – supplemental coverage
  • Part time employees are eligible to participate in Colonial

If elected coverage will begin the first day of the month following 60 days of employment.

Vacation/Sick (full time) – Available to use immediately

• 160 hours of vacation time
  • Banked on first day of employment
  • Balance paid out at anniversary
  • Re-bank 160 hours at anniversary
• 48 Hours of Sick Time
  • Balance rolls over at anniversary year
  • Re-bank 48 hours at anniversary
• Comp time accrual

Holidays (full time)

• 10 paid holidays per year with only 1 requiring a waiting period (birthday)

Retirement plan

• Employees may contribute at any given time with the clinic matching the first 3% and 50% thereafter for a maximum employer contribution of 4% with the employee being 100% vested with initial contribution.
  • Employees working a minimum of 20 hours per week are eligible to participate

Continuing Education Allowance

• $2,250.00 per anniversary year
  • 5 paid days (M-F) to attend
  • 6 month waiting period required

Wellness Pointe qualifies as a NHSC approved site allowing licensed health care providers to participate in the loan repayment program.