Family Practice Physician

Job Description

Job Description

About Us:

MCHC is a Federally Qualified Health Center Look-Alike providing primary, behavioral, dental, and specialty care in Milwaukee, WI. We provide care that addresses the unique needs of patients across the greater Milwaukee area and beyond. 

Our Mission:

 

MCHC enriches lives by providing inclusive, community-based health care and social services. Guided by compassion, dignity, empathy, and unity, we deliver high-quality, culturally sensitive care that promotes wellness and belonging for all.

Position Summary

The Family Practice Physician provides comprehensive, patient-centered primary care services to individuals and families across the lifespan within a Federally Qualified Health Center Look-Alike (FQHC Look-Alike) setting. This role is dedicated to serving a diverse and often underserved population, with a strong emphasis on preventive care, chronic disease management, and whole-person health. The Physician works collaboratively within an interdisciplinary care team to deliver high-quality, culturally responsive care aligned with FQHC Look-Alike mission and values.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide full-spectrum primary care services, including diagnosis, treatment, and management of acute and chronic conditions for patients of all genders and ages
• Deliver preventive care services, including annual exams, immunizations, screenings, and health education
• Manage chronic diseases such as diabetes, hypertension, and asthma using evidence-based guidelines
• Perform routine in-office procedures 
• Provide women’s health services, including contraceptive counseling 
• Coordinate care with behavioral health, dental, and specialty providers as part of an integrated care model
• Utilize electronic health records (EHR) to document patient encounters accurately and timely
• Participate in care team huddles, case conferences, and quality improvement initiatives
• Support population health efforts, including outreach and care gap closure
• Provide culturally competent, trauma-informed care to a diverse patient population
• Participate in after-hours call rotation as needed

FQHC Look-Alike-Specific Expectations

• Demonstrate commitment to serving underserved and vulnerable populations
• Learn, understand, and support FQHC Look-Alike compliance requirements, including UDS reporting and HRSA guidelines
• Contribute to achieving quality metrics and value-based care goals
• Maintain productivity expectations while prioritizing quality and patient-centered care
  
• Ensuring continuity of care 

Minimum Qualifications

• MD or DO from an accredited medical school
• Completion of an accredited Family Medicine residency program
• Board certified or board eligible in Family Medicine
• Active and unrestricted medical license in WI
• DEA certification
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification

Preferred Qualifications

• Prior experience working in an FQHC, community health center, or underserved setting
• Bilingual skills 
• Experience with integrated care models (behavioral health, dental coordination)
• Familiarity with value-based care and quality metrics

Core Competencies

• Strong clinical judgment and diagnostic skills
• Cultural humility and commitment to health equity
• Ability to work effectively in a team-based, fast-paced environment
• Excellent communication and patient engagement skills
• Adaptability and problem-solving

Work Environment & Schedule

• Outpatient clinic setting within an FQHC Look-Alike
• Team-based care model with support staff
• Full-Time - 4 days/32 hours per week

MCHC also accepts applicants for this position who may have J1 visa or H1B visa.

Why Join Us  

• Mission-driven work serving the community
• Collaborative, team-based environment
• Opportunity to make a meaningful impact on health equity
• Eligibility for loan repayment programs (NHSC)
• Benefits – We offer professional liability insurance coverage and holiday pay to ensure you are taken care of both at work and in life. We additionally offer Health, Dental, and Vision insurance for full-time employees.

MCHC is an equal opportunity employer. We treat everyone with dignity, respect, and fairness. We do not discriminate against any person on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, gender, gender identity and/or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other status or condition protected by the law.