Family Practice Physician

Family Practice Physician

The organization is dedicated to providing comprehensive, community-centered healthcare services through innovative programs and accessible facilities. With a focus on holistic patient care, the organization offers a wide range of medical services in a supportive and inclusive environment.

We are seeking a dedicated and skilled Family Medicine Physician to join our healthcare team. The ideal candidate will have a passion for primary care, excellent clinical skills, and the ability to deliver compassionate patient-centered services. This role involves managing a diverse patient population, coordinating care with multidisciplinary teams, and contributing to the overall health and well-being of the community.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive primary care services, including routine examinations, health assessments, and preventive care.
• Manage acute and chronic illnesses across all age groups with an emphasis on patient education and health promotion.
• Collaborate effectively with healthcare professionals across specialties such as pediatrics, internal medicine, obstetrics/gynecology, cardiology, dermatology, and more to ensure coordinated patient care.
• Utilize electronic health record (EHR) systems to document patient encounters accurately and efficiently.
• Perform diagnostic evaluations using medical imaging and laboratory results to inform treatment plans.
• Conduct procedures such as suturing, basic life support interventions, and other minor outpatient procedures as needed.
• Educate patients on health management strategies including lifestyle modifications, medication adherence, and preventive screenings.
• Stay current with medical research, clinical guidelines, and best practices to continually enhance patient care quality.

Requirements

• Medical degree from an accredited institution with completion of a residency in family medicine or equivalent post-residency experience.
• Valid medical license to practice in the relevant state or region.
• Demonstrated experience in outpatient primary care settings with familiarity in hospital medicine or inpatient experience preferred.
• Proficiency with EMR/EHR systems such as Epic or similar platforms.
• Strong knowledge of healthcare diagnosis techniques across multiple specialties including pediatrics, internal medicine, obstetrics/gynecology, cardiology, dermatology, neurology, pulmonology, radiology, orthopedics, pathology, psychiatry, endocrinology, nephrology, infectious disease care, and more.
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to collaborate effectively within multidisciplinary teams.
• Commitment to providing high-quality patient service while adhering to HIPAA regulations and safety standards.
• Experience with medical coding (CPT/ICD) is advantageous; additional skills in health coaching or telehealth are a plus.

Join our team as we strive to deliver exceptional primary healthcare that makes a meaningful difference in our community's lives through compassionate service and clinical excellence!

The Chautauqua Center (TCC), a Community Health Center, is located on the border of Pennsylvania and Buffalo, NY centered in wine country, master breweries, more than 5 local lakes, and home of Lucille Ball and the National Comedy Center. Our behavioral health offices are located in Dunkirk and Jamestown, NY.

Why Join TCC?

• Federally Qualified Health Centers (FQHC) provide a well-rounded healthcare experience with a focus on the whole person
• Work with a multidisciplinary team (chiropractors, primary care providers, behavioral health and psych providers, pediatricians, pharmacy on site, etc.)
• Qualifying site for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program and National Health Service Corps (NHSC) student loan repayment
• Variety of health/dental/vision health plans vis Highmark Blue Cross Blue Shield of WNY
• $10,000 towards premiums health/dental/vision for family plans, and single individuals $5,000 per year
• 403b Retirement Plan (including up to 4% matching funds)
• Flexible Work Schedules-weekends off
• Manageable Patient Caseloads
• Work-Life Balance
• Malpractice through Federal Tort Claims Act
• Payments of professional dues, CEU allowance
• 5 weeks off annually (split between personal, sick banks and CME time)
• 6 Holidays off
• New hire onboarding and extensive training-you're not alone!
• Staff Retreats and engagement activities such as monthly virtual BINGO
• Patient Centered Medical Home
• Get to know the area, includes a cost-of-living calculator!