Primary Care Physician (Centrum Health) - Houston Metro
We are transforming healthcare to be value-driven, creating a seamless, consumer-centric care experience that maximizes value for all.
We believe that all health consumers are entitled to high quality, coordinated healthcare. We uniquely align the interests of health consumers, providers, and payors to make high-quality healthcare accessible and affordable to all populations across the ACA Marketplace, Medicare, and Medicaid.
Have you considered a career as a Value-Based Care Medical Practitioner? With Centrum Health’s Value-Based Care model, you won’t be expected to chase RVUs for compensation, which provides more quality time with each patient, decreases your administrative burden, and improves your work/life balance. We offer a true salary guarantee that never changes based on the number of patients you see. Apply today to learn more about our unique and differentiated care model.
Multiple clinic locations. Flex schedule with rotating evenings and weekends may be required. Part-time schedules may be available.
Benefits include medical, dental and vision coverage, health savings account, paid time off & company holidays.
Our Physicians treat common ailments like colds and the flu and help manage chronic conditions like diabetes or asthma. Responsible for coordinating a patient’s overall health care by communicating with specialists who provide more advanced treatments.
Duties and Responsibilities
- Providing high-quality healthcare to patients, including listening to and properly diagnosing patients’ medical concerns and ailments
- Conducting initial assessments of patients to learn about their medical history, their health goals, and any potential health risks
- Provide diagnostic and therapeutic services for acute and chronic conditions
- Ordering lab tests and imaging studies, prescribing medications, and providing other treatment modalities such as physical therapy or massage therapy
- Diagnosing illnesses through physical examinations, medical tests, and analysis of patient histories
- Prescribe medications, treatments, diets, or other care plans to maintain health or alleviate symptoms of disease or injury
- May supervise nurse practitioner(s) - additional monthly pay per direct report
- Refer patients to specialists when needed for further diagnosis or treatment
- Punctually arrives to the clinic to ensure that patients are seen at scheduled appointment times.
Education and Experience:
- All physicians must earn a medical degree from an accredited medical school. Most physicians earn their medical degree after completing a four-year undergraduate program in a science-related field.
- Practicing physician in a clinic or urgent care setting, with supervision experience.
- Bilingual in English & Spanish is preferred.
Certifications & Licenses:
- A state license to practice medicine in Texas.
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