Provides quality, comprehensive out-patient primary health care services examines and evaluates patients and counsels patients on various functional medicine treatments plans, educated patients on various procedures, and performs non-evasive procedures. Reports to the VP & Chief Functional Health Officer regarding administrative, provider relations and other day to day guidance.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
1. Performs clinical procedures under the direction of the VP & Chief Functional Health Officer according to approved protocols. Prescribes pharmaceuticals, nutraceuticals, other medications, and appropriate treatment regimens to assessed medical conditions consulting with VP & Chief Functional Health Officer.
2. Develop personalized treatment plans by conducting thorough patient assessments, including medical history, lifestyle factors, and environmental influences.
3. Perform and interpret diagnostic tests, including internal laboratory, external laboratory results, imaging, and other professional testing.
4. Utilize established internal programs and treatment protocols that are medically indicated.
5. Maintains a problem-oriented health record for each patient seen in accordance with the Center's established Health Informatic Management policies and procedures including providing appropriate and legible documentation. Completes thorough documentation of each patient's visit in the electronic health record and ensures encounters are closed within 24 hours in accordance with the Center's established Health Information Management policies and procedures.
6. Assures continuity of care by providing medical services on a timely basis as per Clinic schedule within the Center's scope of practice and the Nurse Practitioners training.
7. Monitor and maintain all equipment and stock. Maintain treatment rooms and inform management of needed supplies. Commit to ongoing continued education, including remaining informed and up to date on the latest trends, techniques, and advancements in function medicine.
8. Maintains appropriate productivity standards of specialty as established by the Center; maintains appropriate and efficient patient flow and minimize schedule changes and absences.
9. Provides excellent internal/external customer service at all times to assist patients with their health care needs.
10. Trains and mentors' medical students and clinical support staff engaged in activities and procedures, as appropriate.
11. Provide medical oversight and guidance to Nurse Practitioners and Physician Assistants as needed to ensure smooth clinical operations.
12. Follows established departmental and clinic policies, procedures, and objectives; continuous quality improvement objectives and safety, environmental, and/or infection control standards.
13. 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.
14. Performs other related duties as assigned.
JOB QUALIFICATIONS:
M.D. or D.O. degree from an accredited U.S. Medical School
Must possess a current unrestricted license to practice Medicine in the State of Texas
Annual continuing medical education as required by Board specialty
Must be registered and have current DEA, and other such certificates to legally operate a practitioner in the State of Texas
Previous experience with hormone replacement therapy and all modes of delivery, pellet therapy preferred
Hospital privileges at designated area hospitals if required for specialty
Bilingual in English and Spanish desired.
Certified in Basic Life Support (BLS), Instructor-Led by American Heart Association
Scheduled hours and/or work locations are subject to change
REQUIRED PHYSICAL AND MENTAL ACTIVITIES AND REQUIREMENTS:
Finger Dexterity: Using fingers to make small movements such as typing or picking up small objects. Normal fine and gross motor control of fingers and hands.
Talking: Frequently conveying detailed or important instructions or ideas accurately, clearly, or quickly.
Hearing: Able to hear average or normal conversations and receive ordinary information; hear whispered voice at five (5) feet.
Repetitive Motions: Frequently and regularly using the wrists, hands, and fingers.
Visual: Visual acuity necessary for the proper evaluation of a patient and to prepare or inspect documents or other materials. Ability to accurately view computer monitors
Physical: Sitting 20-30% of time and standing, walking 70-80% of time. Lift up to 25 lbs; push and pull up to 45 lbs. Able to bend at the waist, twist and turn along axial plane.