Family/Obstetrics Physician

Description:
A mission-driven Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC) in Connecticut is seeking a Primary Care Physician (MD or DO) to join its outpatient clinical team. This role provides the opportunity to deliver comprehensive, evidence-based primary care to patients across the lifespan while working within a collaborative, multidisciplinary care model.
Reporting to the Medical Director, this physician will provide direct patient care, support coordinated and integrated services, and play a meaningful role in training future family physicians to serve diverse, multicultural, and underserved populations. Precepting opportunities are also available for those who are interested.
Job Responsibilities

Provide comprehensive outpatient primary care services for patients of all ages, from pediatrics through geriatrics
Conduct patient evaluations, including medical histories, physical exams, diagnostic testing, and follow-up care
Diagnose and manage acute, chronic, and complex medical conditions
Prescribe medications and treatment plans in accordance with Connecticut state regulations and clinical guidelines
Educate patients on disease prevention, health maintenance, diet, activity, and lifestyle modifications
Refer patients to specialists or higher levels of care as clinically appropriate
Document patient encounters thoroughly and accurately in the medical record
Participate in quality improvement initiatives, utilization reviews, and quality assurance activities
Collaborate with clinical and operational teams to support efficient, coordinated patient care
Participate in on-call rotation as required
Support Accountable Care Organization (ACO) activities and population health initiatives
Contribute to the training and mentorship of future family physicians
Qualifications

MD or DO from an accredited medical school
Completion of an accredited residency program in an appropriate specialty
Board Certified or Board Eligible preferred
Active, unrestricted Connecticut medical license
Valid federal and state controlled substance licenses
Experience in an outpatient primary care or community health setting preferred
Strong interest in serving low-income, multicultural, and underserved patient populations
Ability to work effectively within a multidisciplinary team environment
Working knowledge of ICD-10, CPT, and HCPCS coding preferred
Practice Environment & Expectations

Outpatient, community-based primary care setting
Team-based model with strong clinical support
May require travel between clinic sites within the service area
Participation in quality, policy, and workflow development activities
Commitment to the mission, vision, and values of community health
Skills & Focus Areas

Family Medicine / Primary Care
Chronic Disease Management
Preventive Care
Population Health
Quality Improvement
Team-Based Care
Care Coordination