Job Summary

Responsible for the quality and effective clinical operations of ResourceCare.

Responsibilities

• Directions the provision of health care services to patients.
• Determines and implements protocols for patient examinations, comprehensive physical examination, patient and medical data.
• Develops protocols regarding administering or ordering diagnostic tests, such as radiology, and laboratory, and protocols regarding the interpretation of test results for deviations from normal.
• Develops and oversee protocols on therapeutic procedures such as injections, immunization, managing infection, aspiration and EKG.
• Develops and implements protocols for culturally sensitive comprehensive patient management plans, records progress notes and assists in provision of continuity of care. Instructs and counsels clinical staff regarding compliance with clinic protocols.
• Overall leadership supervisor of the Continuous Performance Improvement program.
• Provides supervision and support to mid-level providers.
• Ensures ResourceCare is compliant with all clinical regulations.
• Ensures ResourceCare’s physicians and mid-level staff are providing high quality health services.
• Participates in review for quality of services, and in employee orientation and training programs.
• Performs other duties as assigned by supervisor.

Minimum Requirements

• Must be knowledgeable and skilled in the administration and provision of direct patient care.
• Must be knowledgeable of standard laboratory tests and radiological procedures.
• Identifying community needs developing clinical interventions designed to improve the health outcomes of the patient population.
• Ability to develop and implement policies, procedures, and programs of the area of assignment.
• Comprehend, communicate, and apply state and federal laws and health laws which affect patient care.
• Ability to work cooperatively with other professional and support staff members.
• Accurately interpret complex clinical situations.
• Ability to deal tactfully with the public.
• Must be knowledgeable of personal computers to include internet/intranet navigations.
• Ability to manage confidential records and information.
• Specialized knowledge and skills in the healthcare administration.
• Certified as a Physician by the Texas Board of Medicine and in accordance with all Texas medical regulations.

Typical Physical Demands

• 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 25-50 lbs; push and pull up to 25-50 lbs. Able to bend at the waist, twist and turn along axial plane.