Physician (Family or Internal Medicine MD/DO)

Job Description

Job Description

ABOUT PIEDMONT HEALTH SERVICES
Piedmont Health Services, Inc. (PHS) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit and Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC) in North Carolina. Dedicated to delivering top-tier, accessible, and inclusive primary healthcare, PHS has proudly served for 55 years and remains the largest community health center in central NC. Operating 11 Community Health Centers, two PACE (Program of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly) SeniorCare facilities, and 2 Mobile Health Units, PHS extends its services to residents across many counties, including Alamance, Caswell, Chatham, Orange, and Lee.

WHAT'S AN FQHC?
Federally Qualified Health Centers (FQHC) are community-based healthcare providers that receive funds from the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) Health Center Program to provide primary care services in under-served areas.

Job Title - Physician 

Department - Medical

Reports to -   Lead Provider 

Benefits: 

• Offering a $5,000 sign-on bonus for full-time MD/DO candidates with a one-year commitment
• Site accommodations for VISA candidates
• Loan Repayment Incentives available
• Medical, Dental, Vision, Qualifying Life Event
• 403 (b) Retirement
• HSA/FSA
• Short & Long-term disability
• Life Insurance
• 11 Paid Holidays
• Continuing Medical Education - Monetary & PTO Credits
• Malpractice/tail coverage
• Medical license reimbursement
• Administrative Time 

Job Summary:  Physicians at Piedmont Health Services, Inc. deliver the full range of ambulatory primary care services, including  diagnosis and treatment of acute and chronic illness in all age groups, preventative care, well child care, minor surgical procedures, and occasional medical emergencies.  The physicians are responsible for seeing their scheduled patients as well as walk-ins and add-ons, providing coverage during the operating hours of the Center, providing telephone consultation as needed, performing administrative tasks associated with the provision of medical care, participating in quality improvement activities and providing community service.  Physicians are expected to manage all patients and conditions within the scope of their training and approved privileges. Precepting opportunities for UNC Family Medicine residents are available but not required. 

About Position:

• Work Location: 301 Lloyd St, Carrboro, NC 27510 (Carrboro Community Health Center)
• FTE Available: .6 (24 Hours/Weekly) to 1 FTE (40 Hours/Weekly)
• Clinic Hours:
  • Monday - 8:00am to 8:00pm
  • Tuesday & Wednesday - 8:00am to 5:00pm
  • Thursday - 8:00am to 8:00pm
  • Friday - 8:00am to 5:00pm
  • Saturday - 8:00am to 1:00pm

Qualifications:

Education/Board Certification:   Primary source verified Doctor of Medicine or Doctor of Osteopathy degree and completed residency.  All physicians shall be board certified or board eligible with certification pending.  In case a provider fails to pass board examination, employment will be rendered probational and circumstances reviewed; employment may continue at the discretion of the Chief Medical Officer until repeat testing. Repeated failure to pass boards will result in termination.

Licensure/Certifications: North Carolina license to practice as a physician is required and must be kept current.  Controlled Substance Registration Certificate from the Drug Enforcement Administration ("DEA certificate") is required and must be kept current.  BLS certification is required. 

Patient Population Served: Pediatric, Adolescent, Adult, Geriatric (specific age groups for which the physician will provide medical care will be based on his/her scope of training and approved privileges.)

Immunizations: Be medically cleared for communicable diseases and have all immunizations up-to-date prior to beginning employment. 

Salary Range: $168,280.91 - $226,155.40 (commensurate with years of experience)

EEO STATEMENT
Piedmont Health Services, Inc. provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to sex, sex stereotyping, pregnancy (including pregnancy, childbirth, and medical conditions related to pregnancy, childbirth, or breastfeeding), race, color, religion, ancestry or national origin, age, disability status, medical condition, marital status, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, transgender status, protected military or veteran status, citizenship status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.