Family Physician

Family Physician

The Family Physician provides comprehensive, evidence-based primary healthcare services to patients across the lifespan consistent with Family Medicine or Internal Medicine-Pediatrics (Med-Peds) training. The Family Physician diagnoses and treats acute and chronic illnesses, promotes preventive care, manages complex medical conditions, and coordinates patient-centered care in collaboration with an interdisciplinary healthcare team. This position supports Kinston Health's mission by delivering high-quality, compassionate, and accessible healthcare while maintaining compliance with all applicable clinical, regulatory, and organizational standards.

Qualifications

Education:

• Doctor of Medicine (MD) or Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO) from an accredited institution.

Certifications & Licenses:

• Current unrestricted North Carolina medical license or ability to obtain prior to employment.
• Current DEA registration or ability to obtain prior to employment.
• Current North Carolina Controlled Substance Registration (where applicable).
• Current BLS certification.
• Board Certified or Board Eligible in Family Medicine or Internal Medicine-Pediatrics (Med-Peds).
• Maintain all credentialing and privileging requirements.

Experience:

• Completion of an accredited Family Medicine or Med-Peds residency.
• FQHC or community health experience preferred.
• Experience with electronic health records preferred.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities:

• Comprehensive knowledge of primary care medicine across the lifespan.
• Knowledge of evidence-based clinical practice guidelines.
• Ability to diagnose and manage acute, chronic, and preventive healthcare needs.
• Strong clinical assessment and medical decision-making skills.
• Ability to perform office-based procedures within scope of practice.
• Ability to interpret laboratory and diagnostic findings.
• Knowledge of CMS, HRSA, HIPAA, OSHA, Joint Commission, and NCQA standards as applicable.
• Ability to work collaboratively within an interdisciplinary care team.
• Excellent communication and patient education skills.
• Ability to establish trusting relationships with diverse patient populations.
• Strong documentation and EHR proficiency.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities while maintaining quality of care.
• Commitment to quality improvement and patient safety.
• Bilingual (English/Spanish) preferred.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive primary medical care for pediatric, adolescent, adult, and geriatric patients within the physician's scope of practice.
• Evaluate, diagnose, treat, and manage acute and chronic medical conditions.
• Perform comprehensive history and physical examinations.
• Order, interpret, and communicate laboratory and diagnostic test results.
• Develop individualized treatment plans utilizing evidence-based medicine.
• Prescribe medications appropriately and monitor therapeutic effectiveness.
• Perform office-based procedures consistent with training and privileging.
• Provide preventive healthcare services including wellness examinations, immunizations, screenings, and health counseling.
• Coordinate referrals to specialists and community resources when appropriate.
• Participate in interdisciplinary care planning.
• Complete accurate, timely documentation within the electronic health record.
• Respond to patient messages, medication refill requests, and other clinical communications promptly.
• Participate in quality improvement initiatives and performance improvement activities.
• Meet organizational productivity and quality benchmarks.
• Maintain current licensure, certifications, CME, and credentialing requirements.
• Supervise Advanced Practice Providers when assigned and consistent with state law and organizational policy.
• Participate in call coverage as assigned.
• Adhere to all HIPAA, OSHA, HRSA, FTCA, organizational policies, and regulatory requirements.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Work Environment & Schedule

• Must be able and comfortable working in a variety of settings including, but not limited to, clinical environments and office spaces.
• Must be able to work nights and weekends as departmental needs arise.

Travel Requirements

• Occasional travel between KCHC practice locations may be required.

Core Competencies

• Communication: Demonstrates strong verbal, written, and digital communication skills; able to clearly explain complex information.
• Judgment & Decision-Making: Provides thoughtful input into operational and program decisions.
• Accountability & Self-Management: Works independently and efficiently, managing multiple responsibilities with minimal supervision.
• Teamwork & Collaboration: Builds effective working relationships across teams, departments, and the community.
• Problem-Solving & Initiative: Applies critical thinking and initiative to resolve issues and improve service delivery.

Service Delivery Expectations

• Demonstrates compassion and respect in all interactions, treating patients, community members, and colleagues with dignity and cultural sensitivity.
• Supports the organization's mission to improve the health of our communities by helping ensure services, information, and resources are accessible to those we serve.
• Communicates clearly and effectively with diverse populations while actively listening and responding to community needs.
• Maintains confidentiality and handles sensitive information with professionalism and integrity.
• Upholds organizational standards, policies, and procedures while promoting high-quality service and continuous improvement.
• Demonstrates accountability and stewardship by managing time effectively, prioritizing responsibilities, and meeting deadlines.
• Shows awareness of the community served and supports initiatives that improve access to care and health education.
• Projects a professional image and collaborates with colleagues, providing guidance or leadership when coordinating activities or supporting team efforts.
• Maintains compliance with HIPAA and patient confidentiality requirements.
• Follows workplace safety standards and infection control policies when present in clinical environments.

Physical Demands

• Prolonged periods of sitting while documenting patient encounters, reviewing medical records, interpreting diagnostic results, and completing administrative responsibilities.
• Frequent standing and walking throughout the clinic to examine, treat, and monitor patients and collaborate with clinical staff.
• Frequent use of hands and fingers requiring fine motor skills to perform physical examinations, administer injections, perform office-based procedures, operate medical equipment, and document patient care using electronic health record (EHR) systems.
• Requires close visual acuity to perform patient assessments, identify subtle physical findings, interpret laboratory and diagnostic results, read medication labels, review medical records, and utilize computer systems.
• Ability to hear and distinguish normal and abnormal heart, lung, bowel, and vascular sounds using diagnostic equipment such as stethoscopes and other clinical instruments.
• Ability to effectively communicate verbally and in writing with patients, families, caregivers, interpreters, healthcare providers, and other staff members in both routine and emergency situations.
• Frequent bending, reaching, stooping, kneeling, crouching, twisting, and positioning to perform patient examinations, procedures, and treatments.
• Ability to safely assist with patient positioning, transfers, mobility, and emergency interventions, including providing assistance to patients with varying levels of physical ability.
• Occasional lifting, carrying, pushing, or pulling equipment, medical supplies, or patient-related items weighing up to 30 pounds and occasionally assisting with greater weights using proper lifting techniques or assistance.
• Ability to respond quickly and appropriately during medical emergencies, including performing Basic Life Support (BLS), participating in resuscitation efforts, and responding to urgent patient care situations.
• Ability to tolerate frequent interruptions, rapidly changing priorities, and high patient volumes while maintaining attention to detail, sound clinical judgment, and professionalism.
• Ability to wear and tolerate required personal protective equipment (PPE), including masks, gloves, gowns, face shields, respirators, and protective eyewear for extended periods as clinical situations require.
• Ability to work safely in environments with potential exposure to communicable diseases