Physician

Physician

Seeking a Physician to coordinate care across the healthcare continuum by collaborating with specialists, behavioral health providers, pharmacists, nurses, care coordinators, community resources, and other interdisciplinary team members to promote continuity and optimize patient outcomes.

The Physician provides comprehensive primary care by obtaining medical histories, performing physical examinations, ordering and interpreting diagnostic studies, diagnosing and treating acute and chronic medical conditions, and providing preventive care and patient education. The Physician documents care accurately in the Electronic Health Record and complies with all Health Center policies, quality standards, and regulatory requirements.

Provide comprehensive, evidence-based primary care by obtaining medical histories, performing physical examinations, ordering and interpreting diagnostic studies, diagnosing and managing acute and chronic medical conditions, and delivering preventive health services.

Develop and implement individualized treatment plans that incorporate clinical guidelines, patient preferences, and shared decision-making, including prescribing medications, performing procedures within granted privileges, and monitoring treatment outcomes.

Coordinate care across the healthcare continuum by collaborating with specialists, behavioral health providers, pharmacists, nurses, care coordinators, community resources, and other interdisciplinary team members to promote continuity and optimize patient outcomes.

Promote population health and quality improvement by addressing preventive care, chronic disease management, care gaps, evidence-based quality measures, and organizational quality initiatives.

Educate and empower patients and families by providing culturally responsive education regarding diagnoses, treatment options, medications, preventive care, and healthy lifestyle behaviors to support informed decision-making and self-management.

Maintain timely, accurate, and complete clinical documentation in the Electronic Health Record, including documentation, coding, orders, patient communications, and other required records in accordance with organizational policies and regulatory standards.

Participate in organizational, departmental, and professional activities including committee work, quality improvement initiatives, peer review, continuing medical education, and maintenance of licensure, certification, and clinical competency.

Demonstrate professionalism, ethical practice, and regulatory compliance by adhering to organizational policies, accreditation standards, applicable laws, patient confidentiality requirements, and evidence-based clinical practice.

Contribute to a patient-centered, team-based care environment by fostering respectful communication, promoting health equity, supporting colleagues, and helping advance the mission.

Perform other clinical and administrative duties consistent with the responsibilities of the position as assigned by the Chief Medical Officer, Senior Medical Director, or designee.

Demonstrated clinical judgment and the ability to evaluate, diagnose, and manage acute and chronic medical conditions using evidence-based medicine.

Excellent interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills with the ability to build effective relationships with patients, families, colleagues, and community partners.

Commitment to providing compassionate, patient-centered, trauma-informed, and culturally responsive care.

Ability to work effectively within an interdisciplinary, team-based model of care while collaborating across clinical and operational departments.

Proficiency with electronic health record (EHR) systems and accurate, timely clinical documentation.

Knowledge of quality improvement principles, patient safety practices, population health management, and value-based care.

Ability to analyze clinical information, solve complex medical problems, and exercise sound clinical judgment in a fast-paced environment.

Commitment to maintaining patient confidentiality and complying with HIPAA, regulatory requirements, and organizational policies.

Experience caring for medically underserved and culturally diverse populations, with a commitment to advancing health equity.

Ability to perform procedures and clinical responsibilities consistent with granted clinical privileges and organizational credentialing requirements.

Medical Degree and current and unrestricted Massachusetts Physician License

DEA and Massachusetts Controlled Substance Registration

Internal Medicine Board Certification/Board Eligibility

Current CPR/BLS Certification

Maintain continuing medical education

Knowledge of community health and public health principles/practices