Family Medicine Physician

JOB OVERVIEW

• Job Title : Physician – Family Medicine
• Job Type : Permanent (Full-Time)
• Location : Lawrence, MA
• Service Setting : Community Health Center
• Coverage Type : Clinical Only
• Coverage Period : Starting ASAP – Ongoing
• Clinical Shift Schedule : Days, Full Time
• On-Call Shift Schedule : As assigned (including backup clinician role) PATIENT INFORMATION
• Patient Demographics : Culturally diverse population throughout the Merrimack Valley
• Phone Consults : Yes
• Case Mix : Family practice including routine, emergency, and preventive care FACILITY INFORMATION
• Office Equipment Available : Standard primary care tools
• Specialty Backup Available : Referral networks
• Support Staff Available : Multidisciplinary team of medical professionals
• Reason for Coverage : Ongoing staffing for expanding care delivery COMPENSATION & BENEFITS
• Rate : $200, – $230, annual salary
• Travel, Lodging, and Malpractice Insurance
• Comprehensive Benefits available
• Pension Scheme available REQUIRED PROCEDURES
• Comprehensive family medicine including diagnosis, treatment, and referrals
• Preventive care and chronic disease management JOB REQUIREMENTS
• Licenses : Active Massachusetts medical license
• Certifications : Board Certified or Board Eligible in Family Medicine
• Experience : Less than 1 year accepted
• Other Qualifications : - Residency completion in good standing - Excellent communication and clinical skills - Bilingual English / Spanish required - Confidential and professional demeanor - Ability to travel between sites DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES
• Provide comprehensive and continuing care in outpatient settings
• Diagnose and treat acute and chronic conditions
• Maintain accurate and timely medical records
• Participate in quality improvement and utilization review
• Teach and mentor medical residents and students
• Attend continuing education programs
• Serve on related committees as needed
• Represent the health center in the community and to external partners
• Support strategic and department-wide improvement initiatives