Faculty Family Medicine Physician @ Physicians of Sugar Creek
Sugar Land, TX, United States
At Memorial Hermann, we pursue a common goal of delivering high quality, efficient care while creating exceptional experiences for every member of our community. When we say every member of our community, that includes our employees. We know that when our employees feel cared for, heard and valued, they are inspired to create moments that exceed expectations, while prioritizing safety, compassion, personalization and efficiency. If you want to advance your career and contribute to our vision of creating healthier communities, now and for generations to come, we want you to be a part of our team.
Job Summary
Responsible for providing medical care to patients and graduate medical education/oversight to residents at Physicians at Sugar Creek. Typically reports to the Graduate Medical Education Program Director. Job Description Must be able to demonstrate knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the patient served. Must demonstrate knowledge of the principles of growth and development as it relates to the different life cycles. Specific age groups that are served by this position are circled:
Neonate
Infant
Pediatric
Adolescent
Adult
Adult/Geriatric
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Education: Graduate of an accredited medical school; Board Certification in appropriate specialty is required. Subspecialty or Certificate of added qualification is preferred where relevant. Experience: Minimum of 2 years post-residency experience (waived in rare occasions with approval of the GME Program Director) Licenses/Certifications:
Active and unrestricted license to practice medicine in the State of Texas.
Unrestricted DPS and DEA licenses.
Maintains full privileges at Memorial Hermann Southwest Hospital and other hospital(s) designated by the Program Director. The privileges must include those for which the faculty was hired (e.g., Maternity Care Coordinator must obtain full Obstetrical privileges). Effective written and oral communication skills. Demonstrates commitment to the Partners-in-Caring process by integrating our culture in all internal and external customer interactions; delivers on our brand promise of “we advance health” through innovation, accountability, empowerment, collaboration, compassion and results while ensuring One Memorial Hermann.
PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTABILITIES
Provides Direct Patient Care
Provide cost-effective, evidence-based care to patients.
Arrive for each clinical session on time
Strive for patient-centered care
Complete all office visit notes within 24 hours
Respond to all phone calls within 24 hours
Provide lab results to patients within 7 days
Code accurately, completely, and to the highest level of specificity
Provides Precepting to Graduate Medical Education Residents
Arrive for each precepting session on time, and remain until the last resident has completed his/her patient care
Provide not only clinical guidance to residents, but also guidance in coding, referrals, ways to build and maintain a continuity panel, and other systems-based processes.
Serve as a resource for Pod and Call Center nurses, responding to their needs.
Proactively monitor the flow of patients in the Pod and help to adjust schedules as needed
Cosign charts where required by payer or residency policy
Complete evaluation forms for residents based on observations during precepting
Provides Didactics
Provide conferences, workshops, etc. to residents based on residency needs
Participates in Scholarly Activities
Participate actively in Journal Club
Undertake research projects (clinical or otherwise) based on interests (strongly encouraged, but not required)
Write review articles or other publications or posters (strongly encouraged, but not required)
Takes Call
Take weekday and weekend call in a manner and at a frequency determined by the program director or delegate.
Respond promptly to calls or pages from residents
Write progress notes on patients in the hospital in a manner consistent with Medical Staff requirements and residency policies.
Turn in lists of accurate, complete charges promptly (preferably within 72 hours of completion of call)
Performs Administrative Duties
Attend faculty meetings, committee meetings, and other residency activities
Meet with advisees (where relevant) at the required frequency and document each such meeting.
Remain on-site during administrative time (rare personal chores excepted).
Respond to all pages, emails, etc. on a timely basis.
Complete assignments by the due date, and in the manner requested.
Ensures safe care to patients, staff and visitors; adheres to all Memorial Hermann policies, procedures, and standards within budgetary specifications including time management, supply management, productivity and quality of service. Promotes individual professional growth and development by meeting requirements for mandatory/continuing education and skills competency; supports department-based goals which contribute to the success of the organization; serves as preceptor, mentor and resource to less experienced staff. Other duties as assigned.