Family Medicine Physician

Georgia Clinic 3912 Georgia Ave NW Washington, DC 20011, USA The Family Medicine Physician will function as one of the primary medical services providers for Mary’s Center, and is responsible for initiating assessment, diagnosis and the implementation of a range of care interventions for patient presenting with undifferentiated and undiagnosed health problems. They must be able to evaluate the effectiveness of various treatment modalities and referrals through autonomous and accountable decisions in medical practice supported by current research. This position is open at our clinic in Silver Spring, MD. Reportability This position will report directly to the Site Medical Director. They shall work collaboratively with their respective clinical leads. Annually, the clinician is evaluated on clinical competency by the Site Medical Director or their proxies (Associate Medical Director and/or Clinical Leads). Essential Duties and Responsibilities To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Provide quality primary wellness and sick care to Mary’s Center adult and pediatric patients in an efficient manner Practice medicine within quality standards such as HEIDIS Perform routine medical duties (complete and lock medical notes, review laboratory results, address telephone encounters and correct billing claims) in efficient and well-organized manner. Collaborate with Mary’s Center and external healthcare providers as necessary to make appropriate medical decisions Perform routine medical administrative duties in an efficient, well-organized manner Participate in various team and provider meetings Participate in projects and/or policy initiatives for Mary’s Center and its community Participate in Saturday Clinics as needed Participate in the Clinic’s on-call schedule Coordinate the transferring of patients to emergency facility and arrange for hospitalization as needed Coordinate for sub‑specialty care with the nursing and social work staff Provide consultation and education to patients and/or parents and staff to increase the quality of patient care. Provide consultation and education to patients to increase the quality of patient care Provide guidance and assistance to medical assistants Participate in inter‑departmental meetings as needed Participate in Mary’s Center Continuous Quality Improvement Plan Perform other duties determined as necessary by the Administrative Medical Director and EVP, Medicine Qualifications The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Education and/or Experience – M.D. or D.O. degree. Current license to practice medicine in Maryland and DC or in the process of applying. Board certification/eligibility in family medicine or internal medicine preferable. Minimum of two (2) years practicing medicine in a community health clinic environment, preferred but not required. Experience in working with immigrant or economically-disadvantaged populations in a maternal/child healthcare setting highly desirable. Fluency in English and Spanish highly preferred. Physical Demands Regularly required to sit; frequently required to reach with hands and arms, walk, stoop, kneel, crouch, talk or hear; must be able to lift objects up to twenty‑five (25) pounds. Work Environment Mostly in a typical outpatient medical office/clinic setting with quiet to moderate noise level. May be exposed to potentially‑hazardous blood‑borne/respiratory pathogens and bodily fluids which require the practice of Universal Precaution procedures. Benefits 25 days of paid time off (PTO) annually, in addition to 10 paid holidays, plus educational days to attend training and conferences $2000/year educational reimbursement to attend training and conferences NHSC/HRSA loan repayment options, if applicable Equal Opportunity Employer This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor. #J-18808-Ljbffr