Primary Care Physician (Family Practice/Internal Medicine) Attleboro, Hull, Quincy and Taunton

Primary Care Physician (Family Practice/Internal Medicine) Attleboro, Hull, Quincy and Taunton

The Primary Care Physician provides comprehensive, patient-centered primary care within Manet, delivering high-quality, culturally competent clinical services to a diverse, underserved population. This role includes diagnosis and management of acute and chronic medical conditions, preventive care, and collaboration with an integrated care team to improve health outcomes and advance the mission of the health center.

Core Responsibilities

• Provide direct primary care services to patients of all ages, including evaluation, diagnosis, treatment, and follow-up.
• Manage acute and chronic illnesses, emphasizing preventive care and evidence-based medicine.
• Perform physical examinations, assessments, and procedures within scope of practice.
• Prescribe medications and treatment plans, including appropriate use of controlled substances as authorized.
• Maintain accurate, timely documentation in Electronic Health Record.
• Collaborate with nurses, behavioral health clinicians, and support staff for integrated care delivery.
• Refer patients to specialists and community resources as needed.
• Coordinate care and follow-up with interdisciplinary care teams to support patient outcomes.
• Participate in quality improvement initiatives.
• Adhere to health center policies, clinical protocols, and regulatory standards, including HRSA requirements.
• Educate patients on health promotion, disease prevention, and self-management.
• Demonstrate culturally sensitive care and effective communication to support patient engagement and trust.
• Participate in on-call and Saturday rotation as required.
• Must be able and willing to supervise advanced practice practitioners when requested.
• Attend team meetings and contribute to clinic operational goals.
• Performs other related job duties as needed or assigned.

Minimum Skills, Experience and Educational Requirements

Work requires a Medical Degree from an accredited University. Board Certification or eligibility in primary specialty is also required.

Required Certifications and Licenses

Licensed to practice Medicine in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, Board Certified in Family Medicine or Internal Medicine, and Credentialed at Manet Community Health Center and affiliated hospitals.

Critical Demands of the Job

• Manage multiple requests and prioritize appropriately.
• Ability to function in a faced paced setting with a variety of patients and staff.
• Attention to details and prompt follow-up.
• Includes walking and standing for long periods of time, sitting for short periods of time, hand dexterity, clear hearing and speaking ability. Must be able to lift a maximum of 1/3 of their body weight.
• Excellent organizational and interpersonal skills.

Working Conditions

• Works in well-lighted environment with comfortable surroundings.
• Stressful at times due to competing demands, including attention to multiple patients and staff.
• Will comply with all applicable laws and will cooperate with the Manet Community Health Center compliance program rules and regulations.

Required Availability

May be required to work a rotating schedule as the department requires. This includes evenings, holidays and weekends.