Physician

Job Description

Job Description

The Physician (MD/DO) provides comprehensive primary and preventive medical care services to patients within an integrated Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC) environment. The Physician is responsible for diagnosing and treating acute and chronic illnesses, promoting preventive health measures, coordinating patient-centered treatment plans, and supporting continuity of care across diverse patient populations.

This position serves as a key member of the interdisciplinary healthcare team and works collaboratively with advanced practice providers, nursing staff, behavioral health, dental, pharmacy, care coordination, and community health teams to ensure high-quality, evidence- based, and culturally competent patient care. The Physician supports Hamilton Health Center’s mission, quality initiatives, productivity standards, primary care medical home (PCMH) principles, and regulatory compliance requirements while maintaining professional and ethical standards of medical practice.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:· Provide comprehensive medical evaluation, diagnosis, treatment, and follow-up care for patients across the lifespan in accordance with accepted standards of medical practice· Perform physical examinations, preventive care visits, annual wellness examinations, chronic disease management, and acute care evaluations· Diagnose and manage acute and chronic medical conditions including, but not limited to, hypertension, diabetes, asthma, COPD, heart disease, and other common primary careconditions· Order, interpret, and evaluate diagnostic tests, laboratory studies, imaging, and other medical assessments necessary for patient care· Prescribe medications, treatments, and therapeutic interventions in accordance with applicable regulations and clinical best practices· Develop individualized treatment plans and educate patients and families regarding diagnoses, medications, disease prevention, and wellness strategies· Coordinate patient care with specialists, hospitals, community resources, and interdisciplinary healthcare teams to ensure continuity of care· Complete accurate, timely, and compliant documentation within the Electronic Medical Record (EMR) system· Participate in quality improvement initiatives, clinical outcome tracking, risk management activities, and organizational performance improvement efforts· Support Patient-Centered Medical Home (PCMH) initiatives and integrated care delivery models· Participate in peer review, provider meetings, clinical committees, and organizational initiatives as assigned· Assist in the supervision and collaboration of Advanced Practice Providers, nursing staff, medical assistants, residents, students, or other support staff as applicable· Maintain compliance with all Hamilton Health Center policies and procedures, JointCommission standards, OSHA requirements, HIPAA regulations, and federal/state healthcare guidelines· Support productivity and patient access goals established by Hamilton Health Center leadership· Promote culturally competent, trauma-informed, and patient-centered care for diverse and underserved populations· Participate in on-call coverage, after-hours responsibilities, or provider scheduling rotations as assigned· Maintain active licensure, certifications, credentialing, and continuing medical education requirements· Demonstrate Hamilton Health Center workplace values: Innovation, Integrity, Quality, Accountability, Respect, Commitment, and Inclusion· Travel between Hamilton Health Center service locations and satellite sites as operationally necessary· Perform other job-related duties as assigned
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES REQUIREMENTS:· Knowledge of current principles, practices, and standards of primary care medicine· Strong clinical assessment, diagnostic, and treatment planning skills· Ability to provide compassionate and culturally competent care to diverse patient populations· Knowledge of evidence-based medicine, preventive health guidelines, and chronic disease management· Ability to work effectively within an interdisciplinary healthcare team· Excellent communication, interpersonal, and patient education skills· Strong organizational, time management, and documentation skills· Ability to maintain confidentiality and professionalism in all patient and staff interactions· Proficiency in Electronic Medical Records (EMR) systems and Microsoft Office applications· Knowledge of FQHC operations, value-based care, and underserved patient populations preferred· Ability to adapt to changing clinical workflows, operational priorities, and healthcare regulations· Commitment to quality improvement, patient satisfaction, and continuous professional development   MINIMUM EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE· Doctor of Medicine (MD) or Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO) degree from an accredited medical school required· Successful completion of an accredited residency training program required· Board Certified or Board Eligible in Family Medicine, Internal Medicine, or applicable specialty required· Current unrestricted Pennsylvania medical license required· Current DEA registration required· Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required; ACLS certification preferred· Bilingual abilities strongly preferred
EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER:Hamilton Health Clinic is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to providing an inclusive and diverse work environment where all employees are valued, respected, and have the opportunity to succeed. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other protected status. All employment decisions are based on qualifications, merit, and business needs.
LANGUAGE SKILLSAbility to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence. Ability to speak effectively with co-workers, internal and external customers, and outside contractors and vendors.
MATHEMATICAL SKILLSAbility to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.
REASONING SKILLSAbility to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form. Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.  PHYSICAL DEMANDS/MOTOR COORDINATIONRequires hand-eye coordination; finger dexterity, and a combination of sitting, standing, climbing, stooping, balancing, kneeling, reaching, carrying, pushing, pulling, lifting (up to 15 pounds). Must be able to write, type, use telephone and computer systems, and other office equipment. May require sitting or standing for long periods of time.
WORK ENVIRONMENTExposure to routine medical office/health clinic conditions as well as adverse environmental conditions such as dust, temperature and noise extremes, etc. May be exposed to infectious or contagious disease.
This job description is not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, skills, duties, requirements, or working conditions associated with this position. While intended to be an accurate reflection of the current job, management reserves the right to review and change this description as needed to maintain business goals and accomplishments. Job descriptions are reviewed periodically. This job description is not a contract.