Medical Director

Texas Health Action Physicians (THAP) a part of Texas Health Action (THA) is a community-informed non-profit organization dedicated to providing access to culturally affirming quality health services in a safe and supportive environment with expertise in serving LGBTQIA people and those impacted by HIV. Kind Clinic proudly serves Texas with four vibrant locations: two in Austin one in San Antonio and another in Dallas plus virtual care services available to all residents across Texas. Bolstered by Waterloo Counseling Center and a passionate team of over 250 dedicated employees and volunteers THAP is at the forefront of promoting healthcare equity and accessibility throughout the state. Read more about THA here: .

THAPs Kind Clinic Medical Director is a licensed physician responsible for providing clinical oversight physician leadership and direct patient care in support of high-quality evidence-based patient-centered services. The Medical Director performs the core functions of a physician and when applicable serves as the Supervising addition to direct patient care responsibilities this role provides clinical leadership mentors providers partners with operational teams to ensure excellent patient outcomes and advances the mission vision and values of Texas Health Action Physicians Group and Texas Health Action.

This position reports to the Chief Medical Officer (CMO) and works in close partnership with the Director of Clinical Operations (DCO) to support clinic operations quality initiatives and the delivery of exceptional patient care.

Physician Core Functions:

• Providedirect patient care hours for all services as outlined in the THA Scope of Services.
• Conductcomprehensive patient examinations: medical history reviews physical assessments and diagnostic evaluations.
• Order and interpret labs imaging and other diagnostic tests as applicable.
• Diagnose and manageacute and chronic conditions developing andmaintainingappropriate treatmentplans.
• Completedocumentation in medical records within 24 hours of an encounter reviews lab results within72 hours and responds to refill requests in 3 business days.
• Collaboratewith case managers nursesadvocatesand other health care related staff through direct contact or via electronic means thereby supporting all clinical/operational staff as needed.
• Coordinatereferrals to specialists and ancillary services ensuring continuity and patient-centered care.
• Demonstrate fiscal responsibilityin clinical decision-making by activelyparticipatingin resource andutilizationmanagement. This may include but is not limited to making cost-effective choicesregardinglaboratory testing medication prescribing visit frequency and overall appropriateness of care to ensure high-quality efficient service delivery.
• Oversee clinical emergencies in clinic including syncope/loss of consciousness anaphylaxis drug interaction drug overdose mental health crisis intoxicated/incoherent/inconsolable patient threats of violence against self or others needle sticks staff medical crisis and any other indication for ambulance police or external assistance to manage a situation.
• Utilizethe Texas Prescription Drug Monitoring Program (PDMP) prior to prescribing controlled substances including refills/renewals.
• Minimizedisruptions to clinical schedules requiring rescheduling/canceling/delaying patient care.
• Providecoverage for other providers when they areunexpectantlyunavailable.
• Participatein annual performance review for clinic providers as assigned.
• Completeongoing annual training and competencies asrequired.
• Maintainactive unrestricted state professional licensure and DEA fulfilling any regulatory requirements as required by the respective governing bodies.
• Other duties as assigned

Supervising Physician Core Functions:

• Adheres to and enforces the supervising rules of the Texas Medical Board and the THA/THAP collaborative agreement at a minimum.
• Ensures TMB delegation is complete andaccurateduring onboarding/offboarding of providers under their oversight.
• Provides availability to assigned APP during clinical working hours to answer questions provide guidance co-sign orders provide consultation assume care of patient and document said guidance.
• Conducts weekly audits of supervised APP EHR inboxes (outstanding labs patient cases open encounters).
• Conducts a minimum 3% monthly chart review for each supervised APP (volume may be adjusted based on provider experience) to include adherence to scope of services and authority as delegated in collaborative practice agreement as applicable.
• Conducts scheduled 1:1meetingswith supervised APPs monthly at minimum and other clinical support staff as applicable.
• Documentsfeedback provided to supervised APPs on a monthly review form completed in LMS.
• Provides supervisory feedback and direction related to peer review investigation and corrective measures for all providers at their site.
• Provides oversight of clinical residency programs in coordination with the CMO DCO and supervising physicians.
• Directlyparticipatesin Performance Improvement Plan (PIP) creation for APP providers with the CMO DCO and/or SDCQ when applicable clinically.

Medical Director Core Functions:

• Patient Care ratio for this role is 80% direct patient care with 20% administrative time. This is subject to change based upon the needs of the clinic and organization.
• Fulfills core functions for Physicians and Supervising Physicians as applicable.
• Responsible for setting expectations related to work performance and coordination of services among the clinical team in partnership with the CMO and the clinic or program administrator.
• Coordinates with operational leadership to implement clinical efficiency strategy and policy development.
• Meets monthly in a scheduled 1:1 with location administrator to collaborate on ways to drive operational and clinical success within the location.
• Provides clinical leadership for all clinical staff (MDs/DOs/APPs/RNs/MAs) overseeing the quality of health care delivery clinical performance andensureevidence-based practices.
• Identifies and mitigates potential risks related to patient care and medical practices.
• Ensures clinical compliance supervision and oversight of APPs and performance evaluations for assigned clinics/programs.
• Provides direct clinical supervision and guidance todesignatedAPPs and Physicians ensuring compliance with policies and procedures clinical guidelines providing clinical consultation and support reviewing and approving treatment plans as necessary andmonitoringperformance and providing feedback.
• Participates and helpsfacilitatesquarterly peer reviews in collaboration with Director of CQI.
• During direct patient caredays isactively engaged and accessible on the clinicalfloor;and provides defined availability and means for clinical consultation when off-site.
• Responsible for supporting and developing provider retention and recruitment plans in partnership with the clinic or program administrator
• Participates in the interview process for clinical staff (requiredfor providers as requested for other positions).
• Collaborates with Clinical Quality (CQ) and operations leadership to ensure training and competency of all clinical staff during onboarding to include completing a 90-day shadowing evaluation for new hire providers.
• Overseeclinical quality improvement projects compliance efforts and the correct implementation of clinical best practices and workflows.
• As assigned by the CMOparticipatesin the review creation and revising of clinical policies proceduresprotocolsor other internal documents.
• Ensuresprovider sign-off and understanding of all pertinent clinical SOPs/SDOs as needed.
• In collaboration with CMO and other organization leadersprovidesclinical education to staff and providers.

Compensation

Based on the positions duties and requirements this role has a starting annual salary of $250000. The initial salary will be determined by the selected candidates qualifications and relevant experience.

• $10000 one-time sign-on bonus payable with the first paycheck
• For out-of-state candidates the bonus is contingent upon obtaining a Texas medical license and completing DEA registration in Texas

Requirements

Education & Certification

• Doctor of Medicine (MD) or Doctor of Osteopathy (DO) degree from an accredited institution.
• Active board certification in primary care or an applicable specialty.
• Must be licensed to practice medicine in the State of Texas and maintain active DEA registration.
• Note: All offers of employment are contingent upon successful credentialing and approval through the THAP Credentialing Board

Experience

• Minimum of five years of clinical experience with demonstrated leadership in a healthcare setting.
• Experience in HIV care gender-affirming care and LGBTQIA health strongly preferred.
• Prior supervisory experience of advanced practice providers required.
• Experience working with diverse and underserved communities is essential.
• Prior experience working with LGBTQIA and/or other marginalized communities strongly preferred.

Additional Requirements

• Obtains and maintains active certification in BLS for Healthcare Providers.
• Obtains and maintains professional liability insurance within the minimum limits required by the organization.

Additional Requirements Obtains and maintains active certification in BLS for Healthcare Providers. Obtains and maintains professional liability insurance within the minimum limits required by the organization.

Knowledge Skills and Abilities

• Must have basic PC skills that include a combination of working in a Windows Operating System and Microsoft Outlook Word and Excel.
• Understands the importance of maintaining confidentiality; able to maintain confidentiality under HIPAA standards.
• Must have the ability to exercise a high degree of diplomacy and tact; excellent customer services and interpersonal communication skills; Cultural sensitivity and demonstrated ability to work with diverse people groups.
• Well-developed verbal and written communication skills in English; Additional language abilities desirable.
• Ability to work well under pressure with minimal supervision.
• Ability to effectively interact with persons of widely diverse roles backgrounds cultures and socio-economic classes those in crises or resistant or negative toward organizations.
• Ability to apply time management practices to prioritize schedule and complete work effectively to comply with mandated policies and deadlines.
• Ability to work on multiple tasks or parts of tasks simultaneously to ensure timely completion of work activities.
• Must be able to work productively with other departments and employees.
• Ability to work with professionals from various partners and organizations.
• Usually works forty (40) hours per week some weekends may be required.
• Ability to successfully manage conflict negotiating win-win solutions.
• Must be able to multi-task prioritize with strong time management skills.
• Exceptional follow-through on tasks and assignments
• Must possess leadership qualities and be able to supervise and secure the cooperation of staff

Physical Requirements/Environmental Conditions

Perform the following with or without reasonable accommodations:

• Ability to stoop kneel crouch crawl reach stand walk push pull lift grasp and be able to perceive the attributes of objects such as size shape temperature and/or texture by touching with skin particularly that of the fingertips.
• Ability to express and exchange ideas via spoken word during activities in which they must convey detail or important spoken instructions to others accurately sometimes quickly and loudly.
• Hearing to perceive the nature of sound with no less than 40 db loss @ Hz 1000 Hz and 2000 Hz with or without correction; ability to perceive detailed information orally and make fine discriminations in sound.
• Perform repetitive motions with wrists hands and fingers. Individual must be able to exert up to 100 pounds of force occasionally and to be able to lift carry push pull or otherwise move objects.
• Work requires a minimum standard of visual acuity with or without correction that will enable people in the role to complete administrative and clerical tasks as well as inspect and analyze.
• Must be able to work and concentrate amidst distractions such as noise conversation and foot traffic; ability to handle interruptions often and be able to move from one task to another.
• While worker may possibly be subjected to temperature changes the worker is generally not substantially exposed to adverse environmental conditions as the work is predominantly inside.

• Health Care Plan (Medical Dental & Vision)
• Retirement Plan (403b)
• Life Insurance (Basic Voluntary & AD&D)
• Paid Time Off (Vacation Sick & Holidays)
• Short-Term & Long-Term Disability
• Training & Development
• Parental Leave
• Longevity Pay

Applicant Information

• Submitting official transcripts diplomas certifications and licenses may be required prior to final offer. Unofficial transcripts and copies of other relevant documents may be attached to the application for consideration in advance.
• Information regarding employment history as it relates to the qualifications of the position may be needed for employment verification.
• The applicant selected for employment is subject to a pre-employment background check. A history of conviction may not automatically disqualify an applicant. Applicants with a history of conviction may be considered on a case-by-case basis after individualized assessment of factors including the nature of the conviction the job duties and responsibilities the length of time since the conviction and evidence of mitigation or rehabilitation. If required for the position a physical motor vehicle record evaluation and additional background checks may be conducted.

EEO Statement: Texas Health Action Physicians is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. We do not discriminate based upon race religion color national origin gender (including pregnancy childbirth or related medical conditions) sexual orientation gender identity gender expression age status as a protected veteran status as an individual with a disability or other applicable legally protected characteristics.

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