What are the responsibilities and job description for the Physician position at Frontera Healthcare?
Description
Physician (MD / DO)
Quick Job Summary
- Organization: Frontera Healthcare Network
- Location: Brady, TX (2026 South Bridge Street)
- Job Type: Full-Time (Includes occasional extended-hour clinic sessions)
- Setting: Outpatient Rural Primary Care Clinic / Patient-Centered Medical Home (PCMH)
Role Overview
Frontera Healthcare Network is seeking a compassionate Staff Physician (MD or DO) to deliver comprehensive primary care services in Brady, TX. Working as part of an integrated, multidisciplinary healthcare team, you will provide high-quality medical care to patients of all ages, build lasting community relationships, and help expand healthcare access in rural Texas.
Key Responsibilities
- Direct Primary Care: Provide comprehensive primary care services to patients of all ages, including diagnosing, treating, and managing acute and chronic conditions.
- Treatment & Diagnostic Review: Formulate treatment plans, prescribe medications, coordinate specialty referrals, and review lab and imaging results in a timely manner.
- Documentation & EHR: Maintain accurate, complete electronic health records (EHR) adhering to network protocols and quality standards.
- Team Leadership & Mentorship: Collaborate with nurses, medical assistants, and behavioral health providers while mentoring clinical staff and students.
- Quality & Outreach: Support Patient-Centered Medical Home (PCMH) principles, quality improvement initiatives, clinical policy reviews, and community wellness events.
Benefits & Perks
- Generous Paid Time Off (PTO) & Paid Holidays
- 401(k) Retirement Plan with Employer Matching
- Comprehensive Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance
- Employer-Paid Life Insurance
- Leadership Development & Career Growth Opportunities
Requirements
Qualifications:
Required Credentials & Experience:
- Education: Doctor of Medicine (MD) or Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO) from an accredited medical school.
- Licensure: Active, unrestricted Texas Physician License.
- Registrations: Current DEA and DPS registrations to practice in Texas.
- Certifications: Active BLS or CPR for Healthcare Professionals certification.
- Compliance: Up-to-date with specialty board and state Continuing Medical Education (CME) requirements.
- Hospital Privileges: Ability to hold privileges at designated area hospitals (when required).
Preferred Qualifications:
- Experience: 1 years of direct clinical practice experience as a licensed physician.
- Knowledge: Working knowledge of the Texas Medical Practice Act, PCMH principles, and EHR documentation systems.