MyCHN is a nonprofit organization providing Medical, Dental, Behavioral Health, and Pharmacy services to communities in the South Houston and Gulf Coast area. We were founded in 2008 with one provider, three exam rooms and a big dream. Today, we have over 100 providers and more than 15 locations. MyCHN’s mission is to “provide quality care that uplifts, supports, and shapes healthy communities while addressing financial and social barriers”.

Incentives:

• MyCHN offers a competitive incentive program for our Medical Provider provides incentives up to $32,500 each year.

Tuition Reimbursement:

• This position may be eligible for HRSA NHSC Tuition Repayment for up to $80,000. Please visit nhsc.hrsa.gov for more information.

Job Summary:

This position functions as a Family Medicine Physician and is responsible for assisting the Chief Medical Officer and Medical Physician Lead. The position is responsible for the provision of primary health care for persons of all ages. The position follows patient centered medical home (PCMH) guidelines and principles, integration, whole person care.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Applies advanced specialty knowledge, clinical skills, and expertise to assess patients and develop a list of actual and potential needs/diagnoses
• Responsible for gathering health history of patients through interview of patient and/or family member and physical examination
• Identifies risk factors through discrimination of normal and abnormal findings obtained through health history, physical examination, laboratory and/or radiological test results, and behavioral assessment
• Applies advanced knowledge, skills, and expertise in planning and implementation of patient’s care by:
• Assessment and management of wellness with consultation or referral as needed
• Referral of unstable, chronic illness
• Counseling and education relating to specific health care needs and/or health promoting activities
• Collaboration with physicians and other health care professionals in the provision of care
• Must maintain professional licenses and professional competency through continuing education
• Must maintain patient documentation in a prompt and comprehensive manner 
• Ensure patient calls are returned and patient follow-up for labs, referrals and pharmacy are handled promptly
• Responsible and accountable for improvement of quality measures with expected positive health outcomes
• Other duties as assigned

Required Skills/Abilities

•  Ability to relate to people of all socioeconomic levels
• A consumer advocate for quality health care and services
• Ability to respond effectively to the most sensitive inquiries or complaints
• Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously
• Consumer advocate for quality health care and services

Preferred Skills/Abilities:

• None

Required Education and Experience:

• Current and unrestricted license by the Texas Medical Board as a Medical Doctor.
• Doctor of Medicine (MD)
• Certification in area of practice or eligibility for certification

Preferred Education and Experience:

• ACLS certification
• Experience in the health care field (primary or acute care)
• Experience working with non-profit organizations
• Supervisory experience

Supervision Responsibilities:

• None

Physical Requirements

• Frequently required to sit, talk, and stand
• Frequently required to utilize hand and finger dexterity
• The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds
• Specific frequently vision abilities required by this job include:
• Close vision, Color vision, Peripheral vision, Depth perception, and Ability to adjust focus

Work Environment:

• BLOODBORNE PATHOGENS EXPOSURE LEVEL: 1 (HIGH)
• Noise Level: Moderate

Benefits:

• Health Insurance with the employee monthly premium paid 100% by MyCHN
• Dental Insurance with the employee monthly premium paid 100% by MyCHN
• 401 (k) with up to 4% company matching
• Paid Time Off accrues 128 hours the first year. The amount accrued increases as years of service increases.
• Sick Time of 40 hours per year
• Personal Time/Birthday of 8 hours per year
• $15,000 of Basic Life Insurance coverage paid by MyCHN
• Continuing Education Stipend of $2,500/year
• Continuing Education of 40 hours
• Conference Training hours
• Referral Bonus
• Flexible schedules
• High opportunity for growth
• Other benefits offered: Vision, Short-Term Disability, Long-Term Disability, Hospital Indemnity, Critical Illness, etc.