Family Medicine Physician

The Family Medicine Physician works as part of the medical provider team providing medical services to Community Health Center of Lubbock (CHCL) patients. In addition, Family Medicine Physicians, unless specifically exempted by the Medical Director, shall be qualified to serve on the Medical Staff of a local hospital and supervise community health center nurse practitioners, as appropriate.

Duties include the following:

* Order radiology and laboratory tests and refer patients to specialists when necessary.
* Respond to patients’ medical issues by starting with their history.
* Analyze reports, examinations and test results to accurately diagnose patients, as well as present treatment options.
* Discuss and explain treatments and medication thoroughly with patients, advising them of all the side effects and making sure that all allergy information is current before prescribing any medication or treatment.
* Advise patients on lifestyle and diet changes that could help improve their health or treat the health problem they have
* Follow all company and departmental policies and procedures.
* Keep up-to-date with medical procedures, developments, treatments and available medication.
* Comply with federal and state privacy laws, always respecting a patient’s confidentiality.

QUALIFICATIONS

Education: Graduation from an accredited medical school with a degree of Doctor of Medicine or Osteopathy.
Licensure: License to practice medicine in the State of Texas, board certified or board eligible.
Experience: Sufficient experience and/or education to carry out the duties of this position.
Expertise: Extensive knowledge of the principles, practices and techniques of a branch of medicine; and knowledge of the methods, techniques, literature, practices, and principles of the broad field of medical science.
Language: English; bilingual English/Spanish preferred
Travel: Occasionally
Hours of Work: 8am-5pm M-F with some weekend/evening work.

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_CHCL is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law._

Work Schedule:

Weekdays (8-5)

Compensation Range:

$100,000 +

Benefits:

Our staff enjoy a competitive compensation package, which includes the following benefits:

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Health Savings Account

Company Paid Life Insurance

403(b) Retirement Plan

Holiday Pay

Paid Time Off Bank

Company Paid Short and Long-Term Disability Insurance

Company Paid Accidental Death and Dismemberment (AD&D) Insurance

162 Bonus Plan

Loan Repayment

Employee Assistance Program and Emotional Health Support Line

Extended Medical Leave

Bereavement Leave

Legal Insurance

Gym Membership

Professional Liability Insurance

Workers’ Compensation Insurance

Incentive Program

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