Dermatologist - PT (PH3823 - Metro Specialty)

Diagnoses and treats diseases of human skin. Provides quality, comprehensive out-patient Dermatology health care services to the Health Outcome Center patients. Provide expertise and oversight for dermatologic outcomes research.

Duties and Responsibilities

1. Examines, diagnoses, treats and/or refers patients assigned to physician’s panel, on out-patient basis. Prescribes pharmaceuticals and treatment regimens as appropriate to assessed medical conditions.

2. 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.

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.

3. Assures continuity of care by providing comprehensive medical services on a timely basis as per Clinic schedule within the Center’s scope of practice and the provider’s training.

4. 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.

5. Reviews all lab and x-ray reports for patients under his/her care on a timely basis and makes medical management decisions appropriately.

6. Maintains appropriate productivity standards of specialty as established by the Center; maintains appropriate and efficient patient flow and minimize schedule changes and absences.

7. Provides excellent internal/external customer service via telephone, fax or face-to-face contact to assist patients with their health care needs.

8. Follows established departmental and clinic policies, procedures, and objectives; continuous quality improvements objectives and safety, environmental, and/or infection control standards.

9. Participates in specified health promotion, education and/or prevention programs as needed i. e. and participates in clinic meetings / departmental meetings and other clinic functions as required by the Center.

10. Provide expertise and oversight as needed for Communicare dermatologic outcomes research.

11. Performs other related duties as assigned.

Job Qualifications

M.D. or D.O. degree from an accredited U.S. Medical School

Boarded certified in Dermatology

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 as a practitioner in the State of Texas

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.