Primary Care Provider - Md

Description

• CLASSIFICATION/STATUS
  :
  Exempt, Full Time, Permanent
• IMMEDIATE SUPERVISOR
  :
  Medical Director
• SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES
  :
  None
• PAY RANGE
  :
  Band J ($202,000 to $232,000 annual)

Primary Care Provider will work with a dedicated, committed, diverse group of nurse practitioners, MDs, DOs, and physician associates who collaborate with an energetic group of nurses, medical assistants, and a multidisciplinary team to provide quality care and patient-centered care coordination. The provider will serve racially, ethnically, and culturally diverse patients, requiring cultural competence.

• Perform holistic, evidence-based medical care services for health center patients.
• Evaluate, treat, and care for patients, write prescriptions, provide preventive health care advice and management, assess psychological impact of illness, and treat or appropriately refer patients for evaluation and treatment.
• Refer patients for specialty services, as appropriate, and provide documentation according to the health center’s procedures and follow up on results.
• Participate in co-management of a panel with team-based PA or NP.
• Participate in student and/or other clinical discipline training activities at the health center.
• Participate in the formation and evaluation of applicable clinical protocols.
• Carry a patient panel of a minimum of 1500 patients.
• Maintain continuity of care when patients utilize other health care facilities for referrals, laboratory, emergency room services, outpatient departments, specialty clinics, and inpatient services.
• Participate in staff meetings, including quality assurance and medical audit activities in keeping with the health center’s procedures.
• Participate in paid 24‑hour on‑call medical coverage for one week at a time about 1‑2 times per quarter.
• Must be willing to work one evening (until 7pm) weekly; occasional Saturdays may be required to cover CRCH staffing needs.
• Work collaboratively with other staff in meeting ACO quality goals, DPH accreditation, and other regulatory and/or funding requirements.
• Perform other related duties as assigned by Medical Director, your immediate supervisor, or designee.

• M.D. degree and completion of a residency in family medicine, internal medicine, or pediatrics required.
• Must be board‑eligible with a plan to become board‑certified or board‑certified in your chosen specialty.
• Must have a current Massachusetts medical and prescribing license as well as DEA.
• Must apply for and be granted privileges at affiliated hospital(s).
• Understanding of ambulatory family practice health care program administration and clinical operations preferred.
• Experience with Patient Centered Medical Home model and concepts preferred.
• Knowledge of and experience with EMR and Microsoft Office systems required, familiarity with Epic desired.
• Must be able to work out of either our Brighton or Waltham locations as needed.
• Fluency in Spanish and/or Portuguese a plus.
• Bilingual/bicultural preferred.
• Must have excellent communication skills, particularly with people from diverse cultures whose primary language is not English, with the ability to understand the community, population, and patients we serve.
• Participate in continuing medical education activities as required for licensure, and take exams as required by specialty board to maintain board certification.
• Must believe in the work we do at CRCH, with a strong passion to serve underserved populations in diverse settings.

• Medical & Dental Insurance
• Short & Long‑term Disability Insurance
• Generous Paid Time Off
• Flexible Spending Account
• Employee Assistance Program
• Tickets at Work
• Health Reimbursement Arrangement
• Travel Reimbursement
• Professional Development…