Texas Health Action

Medical Director

• Provide direct patient care hours for all services as outlined in the THA Scope of Services.
• Conduct comprehensive patient examinations: medical history reviews, physical assessments, and diagnostic evaluations.
• Order and interpret labs, imaging, and other diagnostic tests as applicable.
• Diagnose and manage acute and chronic conditions, developing and maintaining appropriate treatment plans.
• Complete documentation in medical records within 24 hours of an encounter, reviews lab results within 72 hours, and responds to refill requests in 3 business days.
• Collaborate with case managers, nurses, advocates and other health care related staff through direct contact or via electronic means thereby supporting all clinical/operational staff as needed.
• Coordinate referrals to specialists and ancillary services, ensuring continuity and patient-centered care.
• Demonstrate fiscal responsibility in clinical decision-making by actively participating in resource and utilization management.
• 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.
• Utilize the Texas Prescription Drug Monitoring Program (PDMP) prior to prescribing controlled substances, including refills/renewals.
• Minimize disruptions to clinical schedules requiring rescheduling/canceling/delaying patient care.
• Provide coverage for other providers when they are unexpectantly unavailable.
• Participate in annual performance review for clinic providers as assigned.
• Complete ongoing annual training and competencies as required.
• Maintain active, unrestricted state professional licensure and DEA, fulfilling any regulatory requirements as required by the respective governing bodies.