Medical Doctor

Job Description

Job Description

POSITION SUMMARY:

The Family/Internal Medicine Physician provides comprehensive, patient-centered primary care services within a Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC) setting. This role focuses on delivering high-quality, evidence-based medical care to diverse and underserved populations while promoting preventive health, chronic disease management, and continuity of care.

The physician serves as a key member of the care team, collaborating with interdisciplinary staff to improve health outcomes and support the organization’s mission, regulatory compliance, and quality initiatives.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES/RESPONSIBLITIES:

· Provide comprehensive primary care services across the lifespan (Family Medicine) or adult populations (Internal Medicine) in accordance with scope of practice.

· Conduct patient assessments including medical histories, physical examinations, diagnosis, and treatment planning.

· Manage acute and chronic illnesses, including preventive care and health maintenance.

· Order, perform, and interpret diagnostic tests and laboratory results.

· Develop and implement individualized care plans, including referrals to specialists and hospital care when appropriate.

· Provide patient and family education on disease prevention, treatment plans, and lifestyle modifications.

· Respond to urgent and emergent medical conditions in a timely and appropriate manner.

Population Health & FQHC Responsibilities

· Deliver care in alignment with HRSA, UDS, and FQHC regulatory requirements.

· Participate in population health initiatives including chronic disease management (e.g., diabetes, hypertension).

· Support health promotion and disease prevention programs.

· Provide culturally competent care to underserved and diverse populations.

Documentation & Compliance

· Complete accurate, timely documentation in the electronic health record (EHR/eCW) on the day of service.

· Maintain compliance with all clinical, regulatory, and billing requirements.

· Ensure documentation supports coding, billing, and quality reporting standards.

· Maintain patient confidentiality in accordance with HIPAA and organizational policies.

- Clinical Oversight: Provide clinical supervision and professional guidance to assigned Nurse Practitioners (NPs), ensuring patient care is consistent with established medical standards, MHC policies, and Tennessee regulations.

· Medical Record Review: Personally review a minimum of 20% of patient charts documented or managed by each assigned NP every 30 days, in accordance with Tennessee regulatory requirements.

· Chart Review Documentation: Document completed chart reviews in MHC's electronic health record (eCW) or an approved tracking system, including review dates, findings, recommendations, and the physician's electronic signature or acknowledgment.

· Quality of Care Monitoring: Evaluate clinical documentation for completeness, accuracy, appropriate diagnoses, treatment plans, medication management, referrals, and follow-up care.

· Clinical Protocol Development: Collaborate with assigned NPs to develop, implement, and maintain clinical practice protocols, including prescribing guidelines and referral procedures. Review and update protocols at least every two years.

· Required Additional Chart Reviews: Conduct and document additional reviews when medically indicated, requested by a patient, or required due to controlled-substance prescriptions, prescribing outside established protocols, or other circumstances specified by Tennessee regulations.

· Regulatory Compliance: Maintain evidence of required physician supervision, chart reviews, clinical consultations, and other oversight activities for internal audits and applicable HRSA/FTCA reviews.

Collaboration & Team-Based Care

· Collaborate with nurse practitioners and support staff in a team-based care model.

· Supervise and provide clinical oversight to advanced practice providers (as applicable).

· Participate in case reviews, care coordination, and interdisciplinary meetings.

Productivity Expectations

· Maintain established productivity standards, including patient encounter goals as defined by the organization.

· Balance quality of care with efficiency and access to services.

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE:

· Doctor of Medicine (MD) from an accredited medical school

· Completion of an accredited residency in Family Medicine or Internal Medicine

· Experience in an FQHC, community health, or underserved setting preferred