Physician – Employee Medical Clinic

About Texas Children’s Hospital

Since 1954, Texas Children’s has been leading the charge in patient care, education and research to accelerate health care for children and women around the world. When you love what you do, it truly shows in the smiles of our patient families, employees and our numerous accolades such as being consistently ranked as the best children’s hospital in Texas, and among the top in the nation by U.S.News & World Report as well as recognition from Houston Business Journal as one of this city’s Best Places to Work for ten consecutive years.

Texas Children’s comprehensive health care network includes our primary hospital in the Texas Medical Center with expertise in over 40 pediatric subspecialties; the Jan and Dan Duncan Neurological Research Institute (NRI); the Feigin Center for pediatric research; Texas Children’s Pavilion for Women, a comprehensive obstetrics/gynecology facility focusing on high-risk births; Texas Children’s Hospital West Campus, a community hospital in suburban West Houston; and Texas Children’s Hospital The Woodlands, the first hospital devoted to children’s care for communities north of Houston. We have also created the nation’s first HMO for children, established the largest pediatric primary care network in the country and a global health program that is channeling care to children and women all over the world. Texas Children’s Hospital is also academically affiliated with Baylor College of Medicine, one of the largest, most diverse and successful pediatric programs in the nation.

To join our community of 14,000+ dedicated team members, visit texaschildrenspeople.org for career opportunities. You can also learn more about our amazing culture at infinitepassion.org .

Texas Children’s is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All applicants and employees are considered and evaluated for positions at Texas Children’s without regard to mental or physical disability, race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, genetic information, military or veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status or any other protected Federal, State/Province or Local status unrelated to the performance of the work involved.

Summary:

Job Summary:

We are searching for a Physician for our Employee Medical Clinic – someone who works well in a fast-paced setting. In this position, you will lead other members of the healthcare team to provide comprehensive healthcare services for the Texas Children’s employees. The Physician conducts a thorough assessment, performs clinical procedures as needed, determines a diagnosis, and develops a plan of care while following medical policies, and best practices.

The medical clinic is one area along with EAP, Well-being and Benefits that make up our new and exciting Workforce Well-being team. This team is focused on a holistic, multifaceted approach to promote, nurture, and enrich the health, well-being, and caring of our Texas Children’s workforce.

Think you’ve got what it takes?

Qualifications:

Being fully vaccinated against COVID-19, including any booster dose(s) of the COVID-19 vaccine recommended by the Centers for Disease Control when eligible, is required for all employees at Texas Children’s unless approved for a medical or religious exemption.

• Required graduation with a medical degree
• Required MDL – Medical Doctor License by the Texas State board of Medical Examiners

Responsibilities:

• Develops and maintains a caseload of patients based on clinic goals and objectives. Assesses, diagnoses, treats, and educates patients. Documents information in patient’s electronic medical record regarding assessment, diagnosis, treatment, and education. Refer to appropriate specialist, as needed. Leads the development and implementation of on-site services including but not limited to; primary care services, patient education, physical therapy, and other medically related services. Collaborates with team regarding disease management and wellness programs.
• Educates patient/family. Provides verbal and/or written information regarding treatment regimens in language that is understandable and appropriate for the patient and/or caregiver. Serves as a credible, knowledgeable educational resource for the patient, family, community, and other healthcare professionals.
• Facilitates proper service contracts with outside providers, including billing. Records diagnosis/CPT code in an accurate, timely manner to ensure prompt posting of charges per practice protocol. Documents information in patient’s electronic medical record regarding assessment, diagnosis, treatment, and education. Leads in the identification and contracting with outside physicians, hospitals, imaging centers, pharmacies laboratories, dentists, etc. which meet quality and cost standards for the program. Acts as a liaison with these providers, TCH Administration and attorneys. Assures that information regarding the above preferred providers is readily available to employees and their dependents, along with quality data, to support the use of the providers by the employees.
• Participates in strategic planning, budget development, and program design for the ensuing program year. Participates in Human Resources, Benefits or other appropriate meetings and provides input to address patient care issues or operational concerns. Remains abreast of employer-managed health care issues and programs to bring the best options to TCH for consideration and implementation. Participates in other applicable meetings and activities as required. These may include, but are not limited to, the Infections Committee, Environmental Health and Safety Committee, and other committees related to the health and safety of the TCH workforce.