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The job of a Chief Medical Officer in a healthcare organization is to manage the organization’s Physicians and clinical operations. In addition to hiring and evaluating Physicians, the Chief Medical Officer should also:
Chief Medical Officers are in charge of ensuring their medical facility runs smoothly and efficiently. They often have an extensive history working in the medical field and use that knowledge to train and support their medical team. Chief Medical Officers work to ensure their patients and visitors receive the best treatment and regularly implement strategies to improve the facility’s services.
They work closely with the Chief Executive Officer and Board of Directors to develop a budget. Many of them act as mentors to the physicians and other employees.
The job of a Chief Medical Officer in a healthcare organization is to manage the organization’s Physicians and clinical operations. In addition to hiring and evaluating Physicians, the Chief Medical Officer should also:
Chief Medical Officers are in charge of ensuring their medical facility runs smoothly and efficiently. They often have an extensive history working in the medical field and use that knowledge to train and support their medical team. Chief Medical Officers work to ensure their patients and visitors receive the best treatment and regularly implement strategies to improve the facility’s services.
They work closely with the Chief Executive Officer and Board of Directors to develop a budget. Many of them act as mentors to the physicians and other employees.
The job of a Chief Medical Officer in a healthcare organization is to manage the organization’s Physicians and clinical operations. In addition to hiring and evaluating Physicians, the Chief Medical Officer should also:
Chief Medical Officers are in charge of ensuring their medical facility runs smoothly and efficiently. They often have an extensive history working in the medical field and use that knowledge to train and support their medical team. Chief Medical Officers work to ensure their patients and visitors receive the best treatment and regularly implement strategies to improve the facility’s services.
They work closely with the Chief Executive Officer and Board of Directors to develop a budget. Many of them act as mentors to the physicians and other employees.
PCHS is a federally qualified health center in rural Alpine, Marfa and Presidio, Texas. PCHS offers primary care, dental care, behavioral health care and pharmacy services. A Nurse Practitioner, or Advanced Registered Nurse Practitioner, is responsible for handling patient appointments and performing routine examinations to ensure patient health. Their duties include speaking with their patients about healthy lifestyle choices for their age, completing diagnostic tests to help diagnose and treat patients for injuries or illnesses and coordinating with other healthcare professionals to maintain updated medical records.
Job Summary
The Staff Physician is responsible for delivery of quality medical care to patients of the Center and functions as a member of the multi-disciplinary health care team within the scope of his or her medical practice.
Duties and Responsibilities
1. Provides clinical services.
a. Maintains clinical expertise and competency (to include age specific competency) as well as demonstrates thorough knowledge of procedures to deliver quality primary health care.
b. Provides clinic sessions, as scheduled, in direct patient care at clinic site, including extended hours clinics.
c. Provides a minimum of_______ primary care encounters for the contract year and provides services equaling to at least _____ hours per week in clinic.(Refer to Contract)
d. 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.
e. 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.
f. 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. Performs emergency on-call on a scheduled basis with other physicians only if required by the local hospital(s) Professional Staff Bylaws.
g. Maintains a problem oriented health record for each patient seen in accordance with the Center’s established Health Information Management policies and procedures to include providing appropriate and legible documentation.
h. 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.
i. 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.
2. Provides clinical oversight under the supervision of the Medical Director.
a. 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.
b. Participates in the analysis of community health problems and assists in the development of the community health care plan.
c. Participates in Continuous Quality Improvement/Risk Management activities.
d. Participates in the review and development of patient care policies, including health maintenance schedules and continuity of care.
e. Participates in the review and development of protocols and standing orders.
f. Implements the plans, procedures and protocols for the medical team.
g. Serves as a resource and positive, proactive leader for the department.
h. Accepts responsibility for remaining current with medical and health care trends and information that impact the medical practice.
i. Leads the health care team in identifying, evaluating, and prioritizing patient and family needs to develop a plan of care.
j. Participates in the evaluation of products, procedures, and patient care standards.
k. Participates in the evaluation of health care at the Center and in monitoring health outcomes of patients. Identifies Performance Improvement opportunities.
3. Maintains professional courtesy at all times.
4. Performs all other related duties as assigned.
5. Participate in CQI activities.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Required
· Knowledge of advanced principles of health promotion, prevention and motivation
· Knowledge of protocols in general and an ability to quickly gain specific knowledge of the Center’s current operational protocols
· Knowledge of medical terminology and appropriate abbreviations
· Demonstrates knowledge of the Texas Medical Practice Act
· Ability to document, with clarity, all information relevant to a patient’s needs
· Ability to effectively present information in small group situations to patients, Center staff, and the general public
· Ability to use office equipment including but not limited to computers, fax machines, telephones and copiers
· Participate in CQI Activities.
Preferred
· Spanish speaking and writing skills
Credentials and Experience
Required
· Medical degree from an accredited school of medicine
· Current unrestricted license from the Texas Board of Medical Examiners to practice as a physician in the State of Texas
· Current Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) for Healthcare Professionals Certification
Preferred
· One (1) year of practice experience as a physician giving direct patient care
Special Requirements
The employee must be able to lift and/or move more than 50 pounds. Requires full range of body motion including handling and lifting patients, manual and finger dexterity and eye/hand coordination. Requires sitting, standing and walking for extensive periods of time. Requires working under stressful conditions or working irregular hours. Requires frequent exposure to communicable diseases, body fluids, toxic substances, medicinal preparations and other conditions common to a clinic environment. The employee frequently is required to reach with hands and arms. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus. Ability to work with a moderate noise level in the work environment is required.
The job of a Chief Medical Officer in a healthcare organization is to manage the organization’s Physicians and clinical operations. In addition to hiring and evaluating Physicians, the Chief Medical Officer should also:
Chief Medical Officers are in charge of ensuring their medical facility runs smoothly and efficiently. They often have an extensive history working in the medical field and use that knowledge to train and support their medical team. Chief Medical Officers work to ensure their patients and visitors receive the best treatment and regularly implement strategies to improve the facility’s services.
They work closely with the Chief Executive Officer and Board of Directors to develop a budget. Many of them act as mentors to the physicians and other employees.
The job of a Chief Medical Officer in a healthcare organization is to manage the organization’s Physicians and clinical operations. In addition to hiring and evaluating Physicians, the Chief Medical Officer should also:
Chief Medical Officers are in charge of ensuring their medical facility runs smoothly and efficiently. They often have an extensive history working in the medical field and use that knowledge to train and support their medical team. Chief Medical Officers work to ensure their patients and visitors receive the best treatment and regularly implement strategies to improve the facility’s services.
They work closely with the Chief Executive Officer and Board of Directors to develop a budget. Many of them act as mentors to the physicians and other employees.
The job of a Chief Medical Officer in a healthcare organization is to manage the organization’s Physicians and clinical operations. In addition to hiring and evaluating Physicians, the Chief Medical Officer should also:
Chief Medical Officers are in charge of ensuring their medical facility runs smoothly and efficiently. They often have an extensive history working in the medical field and use that knowledge to train and support their medical team. Chief Medical Officers work to ensure their patients and visitors receive the best treatment and regularly implement strategies to improve the facility’s services.
They work closely with the Chief Executive Officer and Board of Directors to develop a budget. Many of them act as mentors to the physicians and other employees.
The job of a Chief Medical Officer in a healthcare organization is to manage the organization’s Physicians and clinical operations. In addition to hiring and evaluating Physicians, the Chief Medical Officer should also:
Chief Medical Officers are in charge of ensuring their medical facility runs smoothly and efficiently. They often have an extensive history working in the medical field and use that knowledge to train and support their medical team. Chief Medical Officers work to ensure their patients and visitors receive the best treatment and regularly implement strategies to improve the facility’s services.
They work closely with the Chief Executive Officer and Board of Directors to develop a budget. Many of them act as mentors to the physicians and other employees.
To medically manage acute and chronic illness, including acute complication and routine followups. Develop a plan of care, cordinate care ad determine the need for case conference. Follow up with assistace of the nursing staff . A Physician Assistant, or PA, is a medical professional in charge of examining, diagnosing and treating patients with the guidance of a Medical Doctor. Their duties include prescribing medications to cure illness, recording patient vital signs and running diagnostic tests to determine the source of the patient’s symptoms.Physician Assistant duties and responsibilities
Physician Assistants perform a variety of duties that require close interaction with patients and their families. Here are some common duties and responsibilities:
The job of a Chief Medical Officer in a healthcare organization is to manage the organization’s Physicians and clinical operations. In addition to hiring and evaluating Physicians, the Chief Medical Officer should also:
Chief Medical Officers are in charge of ensuring their medical facility runs smoothly and efficiently. They often have an extensive history working in the medical field and use that knowledge to train and support their medical team. Chief Medical Officers work to ensure their patients and visitors receive the best treatment and regularly implement strategies to improve the facility’s services.
They work closely with the Chief Executive Officer and Board of Directors to develop a budget. Many of them act as mentors to the physicians and other employees.
The job of a Chief Medical Officer in a healthcare organization is to manage the organization’s Physicians and clinical operations. In addition to hiring and evaluating Physicians, the Chief Medical Officer should also:
Chief Medical Officers are in charge of ensuring their medical facility runs smoothly and efficiently. They often have an extensive history working in the medical field and use that knowledge to train and support their medical team. Chief Medical Officers work to ensure their patients and visitors receive the best treatment and regularly implement strategies to improve the facility’s services.
They work closely with the Chief Executive Officer and Board of Directors to develop a budget. Many of them act as mentors to the physicians and other employees.
The job of a Chief Medical Officer in a healthcare organization is to manage the organization’s Physicians and clinical operations. In addition to hiring and evaluating Physicians, the Chief Medical Officer should also:
Chief Medical Officers are in charge of ensuring their medical facility runs smoothly and efficiently. They often have an extensive history working in the medical field and use that knowledge to train and support their medical team. Chief Medical Officers work to ensure their patients and visitors receive the best treatment and regularly implement strategies to improve the facility’s services.
They work closely with the Chief Executive Officer and Board of Directors to develop a budget. Many of them act as mentors to the physicians and other employees.
The job of a Chief Medical Officer in a healthcare organization is to manage the organization’s Physicians and clinical operations. In addition to hiring and evaluating Physicians, the Chief Medical Officer should also:
Chief Medical Officers are in charge of ensuring their medical facility runs smoothly and efficiently. They often have an extensive history working in the medical field and use that knowledge to train and support their medical team. Chief Medical Officers work to ensure their patients and visitors receive the best treatment and regularly implement strategies to improve the facility’s services.
They work closely with the Chief Executive Officer and Board of Directors to develop a budget. Many of them act as mentors to the physicians and other employees.
The job of a Chief Medical Officer in a healthcare organization is to manage the organization’s Physicians and clinical operations. In addition to hiring and evaluating Physicians, the Chief Medical Officer should also:
Chief Medical Officers are in charge of ensuring their medical facility runs smoothly and efficiently. They often have an extensive history working in the medical field and use that knowledge to train and support their medical team. Chief Medical Officers work to ensure their patients and visitors receive the best treatment and regularly implement strategies to improve the facility’s services.
They work closely with the Chief Executive Officer and Board of Directors to develop a budget. Many of them act as mentors to the physicians and other employees.
The job of a Chief Medical Officer in a healthcare organization is to manage the organization’s Physicians and clinical operations. In addition to hiring and evaluating Physicians, the Chief Medical Officer should also:
Chief Medical Officers are in charge of ensuring their medical facility runs smoothly and efficiently. They often have an extensive history working in the medical field and use that knowledge to train and support their medical team. Chief Medical Officers work to ensure their patients and visitors receive the best treatment and regularly implement strategies to improve the facility’s services.
They work closely with the Chief Executive Officer and Board of Directors to develop a budget. Many of them act as mentors to the physicians and other employees.
The job of a Chief Medical Officer in a healthcare organization is to manage the organization’s Physicians and clinical operations. In addition to hiring and evaluating Physicians, the Chief Medical Officer should also:
Chief Medical Officers are in charge of ensuring their medical facility runs smoothly and efficiently. They often have an extensive history working in the medical field and use that knowledge to train and support their medical team. Chief Medical Officers work to ensure their patients and visitors receive the best treatment and regularly implement strategies to improve the facility’s services.
They work closely with the Chief Executive Officer and Board of Directors to develop a budget. Many of them act as mentors to the physicians and other employees.
PCHS is a federally qualified health center in rural Alpine, Marfa and Presidio, Texas. PCHS offers primary care, dental care, behavioral health care and pharmacy services. A Nurse Practitioner, or Advanced Registered Nurse Practitioner, is responsible for handling patient appointments and performing routine examinations to ensure patient health. Their duties include speaking with their patients about healthy lifestyle choices for their age, completing diagnostic tests to help diagnose and treat patients for injuries or illnesses and coordinating with other healthcare professionals to maintain updated medical records.
Job Summary
The Staff Physician is responsible for delivery of quality medical care to patients of the Center and functions as a member of the multi-disciplinary health care team within the scope of his or her medical practice.
Duties and Responsibilities
1. Provides clinical services.
a. Maintains clinical expertise and competency (to include age specific competency) as well as demonstrates thorough knowledge of procedures to deliver quality primary health care.
b. Provides clinic sessions, as scheduled, in direct patient care at clinic site, including extended hours clinics.
c. Provides a minimum of_______ primary care encounters for the contract year and provides services equaling to at least _____ hours per week in clinic.(Refer to Contract)
d. 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.
e. 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.
f. 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. Performs emergency on-call on a scheduled basis with other physicians only if required by the local hospital(s) Professional Staff Bylaws.
g. Maintains a problem oriented health record for each patient seen in accordance with the Center’s established Health Information Management policies and procedures to include providing appropriate and legible documentation.
h. 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.
i. 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.
2. Provides clinical oversight under the supervision of the Medical Director.
a. 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.
b. Participates in the analysis of community health problems and assists in the development of the community health care plan.
c. Participates in Continuous Quality Improvement/Risk Management activities.
d. Participates in the review and development of patient care policies, including health maintenance schedules and continuity of care.
e. Participates in the review and development of protocols and standing orders.
f. Implements the plans, procedures and protocols for the medical team.
g. Serves as a resource and positive, proactive leader for the department.
h. Accepts responsibility for remaining current with medical and health care trends and information that impact the medical practice.
i. Leads the health care team in identifying, evaluating, and prioritizing patient and family needs to develop a plan of care.
j. Participates in the evaluation of products, procedures, and patient care standards.
k. Participates in the evaluation of health care at the Center and in monitoring health outcomes of patients. Identifies Performance Improvement opportunities.
3. Maintains professional courtesy at all times.
4. Performs all other related duties as assigned.
5. Participate in CQI activities.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Required
· Knowledge of advanced principles of health promotion, prevention and motivation
· Knowledge of protocols in general and an ability to quickly gain specific knowledge of the Center’s current operational protocols
· Knowledge of medical terminology and appropriate abbreviations
· Demonstrates knowledge of the Texas Medical Practice Act
· Ability to document, with clarity, all information relevant to a patient’s needs
· Ability to effectively present information in small group situations to patients, Center staff, and the general public
· Ability to use office equipment including but not limited to computers, fax machines, telephones and copiers
· Participate in CQI Activities.
Preferred
· Spanish speaking and writing skills
Credentials and Experience
Required
· Medical degree from an accredited school of medicine
· Current unrestricted license from the Texas Board of Medical Examiners to practice as a physician in the State of Texas
· Current Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) for Healthcare Professionals Certification
Preferred
· One (1) year of practice experience as a physician giving direct patient care
Special Requirements
The employee must be able to lift and/or move more than 50 pounds. Requires full range of body motion including handling and lifting patients, manual and finger dexterity and eye/hand coordination. Requires sitting, standing and walking for extensive periods of time. Requires working under stressful conditions or working irregular hours. Requires frequent exposure to communicable diseases, body fluids, toxic substances, medicinal preparations and other conditions common to a clinic environment. The employee frequently is required to reach with hands and arms. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus. Ability to work with a moderate noise level in the work environment is required.
The job of a Chief Medical Officer in a healthcare organization is to manage the organization’s Physicians and clinical operations. In addition to hiring and evaluating Physicians, the Chief Medical Officer should also:
Chief Medical Officers are in charge of ensuring their medical facility runs smoothly and efficiently. They often have an extensive history working in the medical field and use that knowledge to train and support their medical team. Chief Medical Officers work to ensure their patients and visitors receive the best treatment and regularly implement strategies to improve the facility’s services.
They work closely with the Chief Executive Officer and Board of Directors to develop a budget. Many of them act as mentors to the physicians and other employees.
The job of a Chief Medical Officer in a healthcare organization is to manage the organization’s Physicians and clinical operations. In addition to hiring and evaluating Physicians, the Chief Medical Officer should also:
Chief Medical Officers are in charge of ensuring their medical facility runs smoothly and efficiently. They often have an extensive history working in the medical field and use that knowledge to train and support their medical team. Chief Medical Officers work to ensure their patients and visitors receive the best treatment and regularly implement strategies to improve the facility’s services.
They work closely with the Chief Executive Officer and Board of Directors to develop a budget. Many of them act as mentors to the physicians and other employees.
The job of a Chief Medical Officer in a healthcare organization is to manage the organization’s Physicians and clinical operations. In addition to hiring and evaluating Physicians, the Chief Medical Officer should also:
Chief Medical Officers are in charge of ensuring their medical facility runs smoothly and efficiently. They often have an extensive history working in the medical field and use that knowledge to train and support their medical team. Chief Medical Officers work to ensure their patients and visitors receive the best treatment and regularly implement strategies to improve the facility’s services.
They work closely with the Chief Executive Officer and Board of Directors to develop a budget. Many of them act as mentors to the physicians and other employees.
The job of a Chief Medical Officer in a healthcare organization is to manage the organization’s Physicians and clinical operations. In addition to hiring and evaluating Physicians, the Chief Medical Officer should also:
Chief Medical Officers are in charge of ensuring their medical facility runs smoothly and efficiently. They often have an extensive history working in the medical field and use that knowledge to train and support their medical team. Chief Medical Officers work to ensure their patients and visitors receive the best treatment and regularly implement strategies to improve the facility’s services.
They work closely with the Chief Executive Officer and Board of Directors to develop a budget. Many of them act as mentors to the physicians and other employees.
To medically manage acute and chronic illness, including acute complication and routine followups. Develop a plan of care, cordinate care ad determine the need for case conference. Follow up with assistace of the nursing staff . A Physician Assistant, or PA, is a medical professional in charge of examining, diagnosing and treating patients with the guidance of a Medical Doctor. Their duties include prescribing medications to cure illness, recording patient vital signs and running diagnostic tests to determine the source of the patient’s symptoms.Physician Assistant duties and responsibilities
Physician Assistants perform a variety of duties that require close interaction with patients and their families. Here are some common duties and responsibilities:
The job of a Chief Medical Officer in a healthcare organization is to manage the organization’s Physicians and clinical operations. In addition to hiring and evaluating Physicians, the Chief Medical Officer should also:
Chief Medical Officers are in charge of ensuring their medical facility runs smoothly and efficiently. They often have an extensive history working in the medical field and use that knowledge to train and support their medical team. Chief Medical Officers work to ensure their patients and visitors receive the best treatment and regularly implement strategies to improve the facility’s services.
They work closely with the Chief Executive Officer and Board of Directors to develop a budget. Many of them act as mentors to the physicians and other employees.
The job of a Chief Medical Officer in a healthcare organization is to manage the organization’s Physicians and clinical operations. In addition to hiring and evaluating Physicians, the Chief Medical Officer should also:
Chief Medical Officers are in charge of ensuring their medical facility runs smoothly and efficiently. They often have an extensive history working in the medical field and use that knowledge to train and support their medical team. Chief Medical Officers work to ensure their patients and visitors receive the best treatment and regularly implement strategies to improve the facility’s services.
They work closely with the Chief Executive Officer and Board of Directors to develop a budget. Many of them act as mentors to the physicians and other employees.
The job of a Chief Medical Officer in a healthcare organization is to manage the organization’s Physicians and clinical operations. In addition to hiring and evaluating Physicians, the Chief Medical Officer should also:
Chief Medical Officers are in charge of ensuring their medical facility runs smoothly and efficiently. They often have an extensive history working in the medical field and use that knowledge to train and support their medical team. Chief Medical Officers work to ensure their patients and visitors receive the best treatment and regularly implement strategies to improve the facility’s services.
They work closely with the Chief Executive Officer and Board of Directors to develop a budget. Many of them act as mentors to the physicians and other employees.
The job of a Chief Medical Officer in a healthcare organization is to manage the organization’s Physicians and clinical operations. In addition to hiring and evaluating Physicians, the Chief Medical Officer should also:
Chief Medical Officers are in charge of ensuring their medical facility runs smoothly and efficiently. They often have an extensive history working in the medical field and use that knowledge to train and support their medical team. Chief Medical Officers work to ensure their patients and visitors receive the best treatment and regularly implement strategies to improve the facility’s services.
They work closely with the Chief Executive Officer and Board of Directors to develop a budget. Many of them act as mentors to the physicians and other employees.
Federally Qualified Health Centers participate in the National Health Service Corps (NHSC) Loan Repayment Program. Clinicians who serve at least two years full-time at an FQHC can receive up to $75,000 in tax-free loan repayment (or up to $100,000 in some Substance Use Disorder Workforce categories). Half-time service is also eligible at a reduced award. Eligibility extends to NPs, PAs, CNMs, CRNAs, and physicians with qualifying education debt.
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