Contract Staff Physician – Prescriptive Authority at Planned Parenthood of Greater Texas

Contractor Responsibilities:
• Perform licensed physician services for Planned Parenthood of Greater Texas Family Planning and Preventative Health Services (referred to as PPGT FAMILY PLANNING).
• Physician shall be free to exercise their own independent medical judgment regarding the evaluation and treatment of any particular PPGT patient in accordance with the standards of good medical practice and PPGT’s Medical Standards and Guidelines.
• Performs prescriptive authority supervision, including QAI meetings and chart reviews with all assigned Clinicians in compliance with PPGT policy and according to Texas Medical Board regulations.
• May assist in the training and continuing education of staff.
• Complies with all applicable federal, state and local laws and regulations, and follow all PPGT policies and procedures adopted in accordance with such laws and regulations.
• May assist in development of PPGT medical standards and guidelines relating to function.
• Works collaboratively with the COMSO, Sr. VP of Health Services, Regional Managers, and Health Center Managers to manage within budget and ensure the highest quality of medical services and health center processes.
• Works closely with staff to ensure consistent processes.
• Provides medical consultation and supervision to clinicians regarding the clinical management and treatment of specific patients.
• Has unrestricted access to patient protected health information (PHI) on paper and electronic forms health records for purposes of treatment, payment, and/or healthcare operations. The use of a patient’s protected health information should be limited to information needed for the specific task that is being performed or requested by the individual patient. Disclosure of any patient information must be for purposes of treatment, payment or healthcare operation OR must be accompanied by a valid patient authorization. Must adhere to minimum necessary rule.

Affiliate wide expectations:
• Demonstrates and maintains a high degree of professionalism.
• Ability to obtain and maintain the necessary certifications in accordance with compliance requirements.
• Eligible to maintain professional liability insurance coverage as required.
• General knowledge of additional requirements for pharmaceutical services mandated by funding contracts and Planned Parenthood Federation of America (PPFA).
• Ability to work independently.
• Familiarity with principles of quality assurance/ risk management and modern management practices and principles.
• Must be able to travel within and outside organization region as needed.
• Ability to think strategically and achieve organization’s goals relating to position.
• Ability to adhere to the compliance and regulatory requirements pertaining to position.
• Requires an understanding of and commitment to quality healthcare and excellent customer service.
• Exemplify the organization’s In This Together values: We Tend to the Team; We Respect and Honor All People; We Jump In; We Try and We Learn; We Care for our Business; and We Return to our Mission.

Possess a Doctorate of Medicine (MD) or Doctorate of Osteopathy (DO) degree, specializing in obstetrics and gynecology, family medicine or internal medicine.

Experience in reproductive health services and gender affirming care desired.

Possess a valid and unrestricted license to practice medicine in the State of Texas issued by the Texas Medical Board; Board eligible or Board certified in Obstetrics and Gynecology, Family Medicine or Internal Medicine. Possess all appropriate certifications, registrations, and approvals from the Federal Drug Enforcement Administration, and any other applicable federal or state agency necessary to prescribe and dispense drugs under applicable federal and state laws and regulations in each case without restriction. Ability to obtain and maintain the necessary additional certifications in accordance with state, federal and PPFA compliance requirements.

Must have excellent computer skills with knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, and Internet. Must have the willingness and ability to adapt to change including advances or new technology. Must have excellent customer service skills and be committed to providing the highest level of customer satisfaction. 

Other

PPGT is an equal opportunity employer.  We strictly prohibit unlawful discrimination of any kind, including discrimination on the basis of age; race, color, ancestry, national origin, or ethnicity; citizenship status; sex or gender; gender identity or gender expression or transgender status (including the individual's actual or perceived sex and the individual's gender identity, self-image, appearance, behavior, or expression); sexual orientation (including actual or perceived heterosexuality, homosexuality, bisexuality and asexuality); mental or physical disability; AIDS, AIDS Related Complex, or HIV status; perception of risk of HIV infection; or association with individuals who are believed to be at risk; religion or creed; genetic information; pregnancy status, including related medical conditions; marital status; past, current, or prospective service in the uniformed services; or any other basis protected by law.  We are a drug-free and tobacco-free workplace.

Applicants have rights under the Federal Employment Laws. To view these notices, please click on the following links: Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) poster: Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) poster; and Employee Polygraph Protection Act (EPPA) poster.