Job Summary
Job Description
Full-Time Urgent Care Physician needed at Peak Healthcare Center in Amarillo, TX
We are one of the region’s leading healthcare provider with a mission to make high-quality healthcare accessible to everyone. We offer primary and urgent care with our our unique technology platform and focuses on value-based care and other value-add services to employers, health plans, health systems and other ecosystem partners.
You will provide top-notch urgent medical care, diagnostic evaluations, and treatment to our valued patients. Your contributions will extend to coordinating discharge planning with case management, collaborating on efforts to enhance cost-effectiveness and the quality of patient care. Your expertise will be utilized as a consulting physician for patients requiring hospitalization for primary medical diagnoses, responding to the diverse needs of patients, medical staff, and the hospital.
Schedule:
Monday - Friday: 9 a.m. - 9 p.m.
Saturday - Sunday: 9 a.m. - 6 p.m.
Responsibilities:
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Evaluates and treats patients with appropriate medical diagnostic and treatment skills.
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Conduct patient-centric and thorough history taking and physical examinations
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Review and manage daily tasks, including patient callbacks regarding lab results
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Recommends, participates in, and works to ensure the success of efforts to improve cost-effectiveness and quality of care provided to patients.
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Accepts patient referrals from other physicians. Acts as a consulting physician for patients who require hospitalization for primary medical diagnoses, depending on the needs of patients, medical staff, and hospital.
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Provides appropriate documentation that meets insurance company requirements; appeal all denials in a timely manner.
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Participates in outpatient consultation for specialty, which may include on-call schedules.
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Provide oversight and lead day-to-day operations for your team of medical assistants and support staff
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Consult supervising physician based on scope of practice and patient needs
Qualifications:
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Doctor of Medicine or Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine required
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Valid state license to practice
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Experience in ER, urgent care or similar setting (minimum 2 years experience)
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Excellent communication and organizational skills
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A strong work ethic and desire to participate in a team-oriented, performance-driven Health System
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DEA license is required
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Maintain confidentiality and impartiality at all times
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Availability to work in other clinic locations and some holidays as needed (preferred)
SALARY:
$400,000 to $600,000 + Full Benefits
Benefits:
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Comprehensive Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision)
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Retirement Plan (401k, IRA)
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Generous Paid Time Off (Vacation, Sick & Public Holidays)
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Family Leave (Maternity, Paternity)
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Short-Term & Long-Term Disability
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Dental insurance
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Health insurance
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Vision insurance
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Opportunities for Training & Development
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Bilingual skills are a plus but not required.
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Loan repayment program
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