Physician

Physician/Family Medicine

Empower U Community Health Center is seeking a compassionate, patient-focused, and highly qualified Physician/Family Medicine to provide comprehensive primary care services to patients across the lifespan. The Physician will diagnose and treat acute and chronicillnesses, promote preventative healthcare, coordinate patient care, and collaborate with an interdisciplinary healthcare team to ensure the highest quality of care.

The ideal candidate will demonstrate strong clinical judgment, exceptional communication skills, a commitment to patient-centered care, and the ability to support organizational initiatives related to quality improvement, patient safety, regulatory compliance, and infection prevention.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Provide comprehensive primary care services, including assessment, diagnosis, treatment, and follow-up care.
• Develop and implement individualized treatment plans based on patient needs.
• Order, interpret, and evaluate diagnostic tests and laboratory results.
• Prescribe medications and treatments in accordance with accepted medical standards and applicable regulations.
• Maintain accurate, complete, and timely electronic medical records.
• Educate patients and their families regarding diagnoses, treatment plans, disease prevention, and health maintenance.
• Collaborate with nurses, medical assistants, behavioral health providers, case managers, specialists, and other healthcare professionals to coordinate patient care.
• Participate in quality improvement and performance improvement initiatives.
• Support compliance with HRSA, Joint Commission, Ryan White, OSHA, CDC, ECRI, federal, state, and local regulatory requirements.
• Assist with clinical protocols, policies, and evidence-based practices.
• Support infection prevention and infection control activities throughout the organization.
• Participate in provider meetings, staff meetings, quality reviews, audits, and accreditation activities.
• Maintain productivity, quality, and documentation standards established by the organization.
• Serve as a clinical resource and contribute to organizational excellence and continuous improvement.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Education:

Doctor of Medicine (MD) or Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO) from an accredited institution.

Licensure and Certifications:

Active Florida Medical License in good standing.

Current DEA Registration.

Current BLS Certification.

Current CPR Certification.

HIV Certification through the American Academy of HIV Medicine (AAHIVM) preferred. Candidates without HIV Certification must be willing and able to obtain certification within a specified period following hire.

Experience:

Minimum three (3) years of clinical experience preferred. Experience working within a Community Health Center, Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC), or similar ambulatory care setting preferred. Experience caring for patients living with HIV/AIDS preferred. Experience with Electronic Health Records (EHR) systems required. Leadership, supervisory, or medical management experience preferred.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

Bilingual (English and French or Haitian Creole) Preferred. Knowledge of evidence-based medical practices and standards of care. Strong clinical assessment and diagnostic skills. Knowledge of infection prevention and control practices. Knowledge of regulatory and accreditation standards. Ability to provide culturally competent and patient-centered care. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships. Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills. Strong organizational and time management skills. Commitment to quality improvement and patient safety initiatives. Ability to maintain confidentiality and comply with HIPAA requirements.

Benefits:

Health Insurance, Dental Insurance, Vision Insurance, Paid Time Off, Paid Holidays, Continuing Medical Education (CME) Opportunities, Professional Development Opportunities, Retirement Benefits, Malpractice Coverage.

Equal Opportunity Statement:

Empower "U", Inc. is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind in accordance with federal, state, and local laws.

Mission Alignment Statement:

All employees are expected to support and promote the mission, vision, and values of Empower "U", Inc., with a strong commitment to improving access to quality healthcare for underserved communities.

Background Screening Requirement:

Must be able to successfully pass a Level I and Level II Background Check as required by law. For additional information, please visit: