Family Physician

Primary Care Physician (MD/DO) | Full Time | Bremerton, WA

Join a mission-driven Federally Qualified Health Center dedicated to improving access to high-quality, comprehensive healthcare for individuals and families throughout communities in Washington State. The organization provides integrated medical, dental, pharmacy, and behavioral health services and is committed to reducing healthcare disparities and ensuring patients receive care regardless of their ability to pay. With multiple clinic locations, mobile health services, school-based health centers, and partnerships with community organizations, the health center works to bring care directly to the people and communities who need it most. Its culture is centered on patient-driven care, empathy, respect, and empowering staff to make a meaningful difference in patients' lives.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality medical care within the scope of the organization’s primary care program.
• Review and analyze patient medical histories, diagnostic reports, laboratory results, examinations, and other clinical findings to determine diagnoses and appropriate treatment plans.
• Diagnose and manage acute and chronic medical conditions.
• Promote preventive health by counseling patients regarding nutrition, healthy behaviors, disease prevention, and overall wellness.
• Perform procedures within the scope of the primary care program and the physician’s demonstrated competencies and clinical privileges.
• Refer patients to appropriate medical specialists and consultants when necessary.
• Collaborate with other providers, clinical staff, and members of the care team to ensure coordinated, patient-centered care.
• Participate in community outreach efforts as requested.
• Share in after-hours coverage and call responsibilities as appropriate.
• Mentor and support Advanced Practice Clinicians as needed.
• Family Medicine Physicians may provide supervision and review services provided by Physician Assistants in accordance with applicable Washington State requirements and organizational practice protocols.
• Document patient care accurately and efficiently within the electronic health record system.
• Monitor and, when applicable, provide clinical oversight to relevant providers and care staff to support the delivery of high-quality care.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Required MD or DO degree from an accredited medical school.
• Active or eligible for an unrestricted physician license in the State of Washington.
• Active DEA registration.
• Current CPR certification.
• Valid driver’s license.
• Ability to meet applicable medication-assisted treatment requirements within 120 days of hire.
• Preferred Board Certified or Board Eligible in Family Medicine, Internal Medicine, or another applicable primary care specialty.
• Experience working in a community health center, FQHC, nonprofit healthcare organization, or other safety-net healthcare setting.
• Experience utilizing an electronic health record system such as Athenahealth.
• Experience caring for medically underserved and diverse patient populations.

Skills & Competencies

• Strong clinical judgment and problem-solving abilities.
• Excellent time-management and organizational skills.
• Professionalism, reliability, and responsiveness.
• Ability to receive and respond constructively to feedback.
• Commitment to culturally responsive and patient-centered care.
• Ability to effectively communicate with patients, families, providers, and clinical staff.
• Commitment to serving diverse and medically underserved populations.

What We Offer

Our Providers

The organization offers a comprehensive benefits package designed to support physicians professionally and personally, including:

• Enhanced paid time off accrual.
• Continuing medical education allowance.
• Flexible work schedules.
• Workforce housing opportunities for incoming providers, when available.
• Malpractice insurance coverage.
• Participation in applicable federal and state loan repayment programs.
• Organizational loan repayment assistance.
• Comprehensive medical and dental benefits.
• Life and disability insurance.
• 403(b) retirement plan.
• Wellness benefits.
• Additional voluntary benefit options.
• The opportunity to work with a mission-driven team committed to giving back to the community.