Physician Internal Medicine - Competitive Salary

Job Description

Internal Medicine Physician – 40-Hour Week | 4 Weeks’ Vacation | Loan Repayment\n

A mission-driven Federally Qualified Health Center in Eastern Connecticut is seeking a compassionate Internal Medicine Physician to join its integrated primary care team.

This full-time opportunity is designed for a physician who wants to provide comprehensive, person-centered care while developing meaningful, long-term relationships with adult patients. The incoming physician will diagnose and treat acute illnesses, manage chronic conditions, provide preventive care and coordinate services across a multidisciplinary healthcare network.

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• Full-time, 40-hour workweek
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• Flexible scheduling
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• Four weeks of vacation annually
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• Four floating holidays
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• Ten sick days annually
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• Five paid continuing-education days
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• Up to $2,500 in annual continuing-education reimbursement
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• Medical, dental and vision insurance
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• 401(k) plan with a 6% employer contribution
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• Employer-paid life and disability insurance
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• Federal Tort Claims Act malpractice coverage
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• Public Service Loan Forgiveness eligibility
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• National Health Service Corps loan-repayment eligibility
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• Employee Assistance Program
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• Additional voluntary benefit options
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• Opportunities for professional growth and development
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• Provide comprehensive, patient-centered medical care
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• Diagnose and treat acute illnesses and chronic medical conditions
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• Review medical records, examination findings, reports and diagnostic results
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• Develop individualized treatment and care-management plans
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• Communicate clinical findings, recommendations and treatment plans clearly to patients
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• Provide preventive screenings and routine health maintenance
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• Educate and counsel patients regarding self-care and disease management
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• Coordinate referrals to specialists and other healthcare services
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• Follow up on referrals, testing and recommended treatment
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• Collaborate with primary care, behavioral health, dental, case-management and supportive-service teams
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• Participate in interdisciplinary case conferences
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• Identify and respond appropriately to high-risk patient situations
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• Make required notifications to appropriate protective or community agencies
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• Participate in clinical quality, risk-management and operational-planning initiatives
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• Support programs developed in response to community health needs, epidemiological trends and healthcare-access challenges
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• Participate in an on-call rotation
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• Provide backup coverage for other primary care physicians when needed
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• Provide acute-care services when appropriate and when maintaining the required hospital privileges
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• Maintain complete, accurate and timely clinical documentation
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• Doctor of Medicine or Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine degree
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• Current or eligible Connecticut physician license
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• Valid DEA registration
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• Current BLS and ACLS certifications
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• Board certified or board eligible in Internal Medicine or an employer-approved primary care specialty
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• Ability to maintain hospital admitting or clinical privileges when required
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• Ability to satisfy applicable payer, accreditation and organizational credentialing requirements
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• Strong interest in community health or public health
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• Experience with patient-care management
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• Commitment to person-centered and culturally responsive care
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• Ability to collaborate effectively within an integrated clinical team
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The physician will work within an integrated community healthcare organization that provides access to primary care, behavioral health, dental care, case management and other supportive services.

The practice emphasizes prevention, continuity of care and collaboration across clinical disciplines. The physician will primarily provide adult primary care while helping patients navigate specialty services and community resources.

The organization offers competitive compensation and a comprehensive benefits package that includes:

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• Flexible scheduling
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• Federal malpractice coverage
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• Five paid continuing-education days
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• Up to $2,500 in annual continuing-education reimbursement
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• Four weeks of vacation
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• Four floating holidays
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• Ten sick days
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• Medical, dental and vision coverage
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• 401(k) plan with a 6% employer contribution
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• Paid life and disability insurance
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• Employee Assistance Program
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• Voluntary benefit options
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• Public Service Loan Forgiveness eligibility
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• National Health Service Corps loan-repayment eligibility
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Internal Medicine physicians who are passionate about community-based care, interdisciplinary collaboration and improving access to healthcare are encouraged to apply with an updated CV. Additional information regarding the confidential organization and interview process will be provided to qualified candidates.