Physician III

The Massachusetts Department of Public Health (DPH) at Tewksbury Hospital is seeking an Attending Physician to provide compassionate, patient-centered medical care within one of the Commonwealth's specialized public health hospitals. This role offers the opportunity to care for individuals with complex medical, psychiatric, rehabilitation, substance use, and chronic health conditions while working in a collaborative interdisciplinary environment. The selected candidate will play an essential role in advancing patient outcomes, supporting continuity of care, and helping some of Massachusetts' most vulnerable populations achieve improved health and quality of life. The Attending Physician will serve as a key clinical leader, partnering with nurses, nurse practitioners, specialists, therapists, and other healthcare professionals to deliver comprehensive care across inpatient settings. Beyond direct patient care, this position offers opportunities to participate in quality improvement initiatives, professional development activities, hospital committees, and interdisciplinary treatment planning. Physicians who value meaningful patient relationships, clinical collaboration, and the opportunity to make a lasting impact within public healthcare will find this role both professionally rewarding and personally fulfilling. Please Note: This is a 40 hour position on the day shift from 8:30 am to 5:00 pm Monday through Friday. Days off Saturday and Sunday. Duties and Responsibilities (these duties are a general summary and not all inclusive): Provide comprehensive medical evaluations, assessments, and treatment plans for assigned patients with acute, chronic, and complex healthcare needs. Conduct admission, annual, and follow-up examinations to support ongoing patient care and clinical decision-making. Order, interpret, and evaluate laboratory, diagnostic, and imaging studies to guide treatment and monitor patient progress. Coordinate specialty consultations and integrate recommendations into comprehensive patient care plans. Maintain accurate, timely, and compliant electronic medical records in accordance with hospital policies, medical staff bylaws, and regulatory requirements. Collaborate with interdisciplinary care teams, including nursing staff, nurse practitioners, specialists, therapists, and community providers to ensure coordinated care delivery. Communicate effectively with patients, families, healthcare providers, and external agencies regarding treatment plans, care transitions, and clinical status. Prepare discharge summaries, medical documentation, insurance forms, and other required reports in a timely manner. Participate in quality improvement initiatives, peer review activities, professional practice evaluations, medical staff committees, and continuing medical education programs. Respond to medical emergencies throughout the hospital and provide clinical support for employee health incidents requiring physician intervention. Required Qualifications: Demonstrated experience in the practice of general medicine, including the care of post-acute care patients, individuals with chronic illnesses, Substance Use Disorders, Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities, and related populations. Board Certification in Internal Medicine or Family Practice. Competence in interpreting electrocardiograms (EKGs) and providing clinical assessment and documentation of findings. Ability to serve as a supervising or collaborating physician for Nurse Practitioners in accordance with applicable regulations and standards of practice. Capacity to perform bedside medical procedures, including central venous catheter removal, nasogastric tube placement and removal, emergency phlebotomy, and electrocardiograms, as clinically required. Current ACLS certification and willingness to maintain a full-time five-day work schedule. Minimum of two (2) years of full-time or equivalent part-time professional experience as a registered physician. Current and valid registration as a physician under the Massachusetts Board of Registration in Medicine. Preferred Qualifications: Demonstrated experience working in hospital medicine, post-acute care, long-term care, rehabilitation, or public health hospital settings. Strong understanding of the medical and psychosocial needs of patients with co-occurring psychiatric and medical conditions. Knowledge of geriatric medicine and the management of complex chronic diseases. Proven ability to lead interdisciplinary care discussions and collaborate effectively across diverse clinical teams. Experience with quality improvement initiatives, performance measurement, peer review, and patient safety programs. Skilled in managing complex care transitions, discharge planning, and coordination with community-based providers and healthcare systems. Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Word, Excel, Outlook and Teams. Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to communicate effectively with patients, families, healthcare professionals, and external stakeholders. When you embark on a career with the Commonwealth, you are offered an outstanding suite of employee benefits that add to the overall value of your compensation package. We take pride in providing a work experience that supports you, your loved ones, and your future. Explore our Employee Benefits and Rewards! Title 101 CMR 23.00 (“Regulation”) requires certain agency staff to have received the COVID-19 vaccination and Influenza vaccination, or have taken required mitigation measures, to prevent viral infection and transmission in State Hospitals and State Congregate Care Facilities. The Regulation applies to this position. Successful candidates will be required to acknowledge and attest to their vaccination status for both COVID-19 and Influenza. An Equal Opportunity / Affiant Action Employer. Females, minorities, veterans, and persons with disabilities are strongly encouraged to apply. The Commonwealth is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, disability, national origin, veteran status, or any other basis covered by appropriate law. Research suggests that qualified women, Black, Indigenous, and Persons of Color (BIPOC) may self-select out of opportunities if they don't meet 100% of the job requirements. We encourage individuals who believe they have the skills necessary to thrive to apply for this role. #J-18808-Ljbffr