Physician Family Practice-Without OB - Competitive Salary

Job Description

Are you a family medicine physician interested in a NHSC Loan Repayment Program?

Are you a family medicine physician interested in flexible scheduling (part-time or full-time)?

Universal Primary Care is a Federally Qualified Healthcare Center (FQHC) and provides NHSC Loan Forgiveness, visa opportunities, and many more positive features of being a FQHC and may be the ideal place for you!

Job Summary

The Family Medicine Physician is responsible for providing medical care to people of all ages; responsible for treating, testing, diagnosing, and monitoring diseases and providing general care to community members.

Responsibilities

• Provide compassionate, appropriate and effective clinical care for patients of all ages. 

• 100% outpatient care if not providing OB services. 

• Maintain good quality medical records. 

• Work within a team collaborative model at a Patient Centered Medical Home. 

• Advocate for quality care on behalf of patients and the organization. 

• Provide care and treatment. 

• Diagnose, treat, and monitor diseases, disorders, and conditions. 

• Prescribe appropriate medications to treat patients in accordance with standardized procedures and company policy. 

• Perform pap smears, pelvic and breast exams. 

• Conduct mood and emotional well-being assessments during post-partum appointment. 

• Collaborate and consult with other medical and nonmedical personnel. 

• Effectively monitor patients' progress throughout treatment plan and care, and provide continuous improvement on patient outcomes. 

• Educate patients on the importance of treatment plans and communicate side effects and risks of medications prescribed. 

• Educate patients on disease prevention and health. 

• Demonstrate effective and detailed written documentation skills. 

• Conduct routine check-up appointments and maintain follow-up throughout 

• Demonstrate excellent customer service and communication with patients. 

• Able to multitask and manage assigned projects and tasks as directed. 

• All other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

Education, Training, and Experience Required

• MD/DO degree.

• Successful completion of family medicine residency. 

• Licensed in the state of New York and/or Pennsylvania or willingness to obtain licensure. 

• Board Certified or Board Eligible. 

• DEA Certification required. 

• Ability to demonstrate excellent independent judgment, problem-solving, analytical, and collaborative skills in order to organize and prioritize multiple tasks, providing patient-centered leadership and direction. 

• Must have the emotional intelligence that may include, but not limited to, patience, sensitivity, and the compassion to work with patients that may be stressed, anxious, and difficult. 

• Ability to work as a team. 

• Must have strong computer skills. 

• Must demonstrate detailed, effective writing/documentation and verbal skills.

Why Us?

• Flexible schedules for a work/life balance.

• Part-time employment if desired. 

• A wonderful opportunity to help those who are disadvantaged and underserved. 

• Affordable housing (median home purchase price $100,000 - $110,000 as of December 2023). 

• Low cost of living, 25% lower than the national cost of living. 

• Excellent schools depending upon where you choose to live and outstanding private schools. 

• Many activities for adults and children including baseball, skiing, golfing, karate, swimming, etc. 

• Malpractice insurance covered with FTCA and would you have no malpractice tail. 

• Outstanding physician support.

More about Our Benefits Package

• Health, Vision, and Dental Insurance.

• Short and Long Term Disability. 

• Paid Holidays and CME Time. 

• 28 Paid Time Off Days per year. 

• CME Allowance. 

• Relocation Assistance. 

• 403(b) Retirement Plan with up to a 4% employer match. 

• Malpractice Insurance at no cost (FTCA). 

• Qualify for the NHSC Loan Repayment Program.

Benefits of living in Western New York or Northwest Pennsylvania

• Convenient and scenic commutes without the hassle of traffic.

• Numerous golf clubs across the area. 

• Numerous local, state, and national parks across the area. 

• Camping and trails. 

• Zippo/Case Museum. 

• Close to Allegheny River and Letchworth State Park. 

• Short drive (less than 3.5 hours) to Buffalo, NY; Rochester, NY; Erie, PA; Pittsburgh, PA; State College, PA. 

• Many opportunities in the communities for church and volunteer activities. 

• A family-friendly community that has kept the quaint "small town" charm. 

• Bradford, PA is located about 80 miles from Buffalo, NY and 150 miles from Pittsburgh, PA.

Everyone is welcome here. UPC is an equal opportunity employer.