Family Practice Physician

Job overview

The Family Practice Physician role is onsite in Houston, TX. Compensation is not specified. The physician supports St. Joseph Medical Center, a downtown Houston hospital serving the community with healthcare services. The physician evaluates and treats patients, develops care plans, and promotes prevention and wellness. The role contributes to continuity of care through patient education, documentation, collaboration, and referrals to appropriate clinical and community resources.

What you'll do

• Obtain patient histories and perform examinations
• order and perform diagnostic and screening tests
• determine diagnoses and treatment plans
• prescribe and dispense medications and injections within guidelines
• educate patients and families
• document care in electronic medical records
• collaborate with physicians and multidisciplinary teams
• make referrals
• participate in peer and chart reviews, staff education, continuing education, and quality assurance.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

family practice physician

primary care

patient diagnosis

treatment planning

preventive healthcare

patient education

electronic medical records

houston tx

st. joseph medical center

texas medical license

dea license

cpr

basic life support

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Why this role

Requires an active, unencumbered Texas physician license; current DEA licensure and CPR certification; Basic Life Support certification; board certified or eligible in the appropriate ABFM or AOBFP.

About the employer

St. Josephs Medical Center is hiring for this role. Industry: Offices of Physicians (except Mental Health Specialists). Sector: 62.