Primary Care Family Physician

CLASSIFICATION/STATUS: Exempt, Full Time

IMMEDIATE SUPERVISOR: Medical Director

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIIES: None

Flexible Work Option: Hybrid

Pay Range: $86.50 - 108.00/hour

WHO YOU ARE:

YOUR ROLE & IMPACT

As part of the dynamic primary care team at Charles River Community Health (CRCH), a healthcare practice providing comprehensive and compassionate care to underserved communities, the Primary Care Family Physician will be working with a dedicated, committed, diverse group of Family Medicine nurse practitioners, MDs, DOs, and physician assistants who collaborate with an energetic group of nurses, medical assistants, and a multidisciplinary team to provide quality care and patient-centered care coordination. The Primary Care Family Physician will work with patients and staff who are racially, ethnically, and culturally diverse, so being culturally competent is required.

YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES

• Perform holistic, evidence-based medical care services for health center patients.
• Evaluate, treat, and care for patients (including walk-ins), write prescriptions, provide preventive health care advice and case management, assess psychological impact of illness, and treat or appropriately refer patients for evaluation and treatment.
• 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 1200 patients.
• Maintain continuity of care when patients utilize other health care facilities, i.e. referrals, laboratory, emergency room services, outpatient departments, specialty clinics, and inpatient services.
• Refer patients for specialty services, as appropriate, as well as provide documentation according to health center’s procedures and follow up on results.
• Participate in staff meetings, including quality assurance and medical audit activities in keeping with health center’s procedures.
• Participate in 24-hour on-call medical coverage for one week at a time/about 1-2 times per quarter, including working 1-2 Saturday mornings per quarter.
• Have a standing patient care session one night per week.
• Work collaboratively with other staff in meeting ACO quality goals, DPH accreditation, and other regulatory and/or funding requirements.
• Participate in Continuing Medical Education activities in order to remain board-eligible, and take exams as required by the ABFM to maintain board certification.
• Perform other related duties as assigned by Medical Director or designee.

YOUR QUALIFICATIONS, COMPETENCIES, TRAITS

• M.D. Degree and completion of a three-year residency in Family Medicine required.
• Must be Board-eligible and/or Board-certified in Family Medicine.
• Must have current Massachusetts license.
• Must apply for and be granted privileges at affiliated hospital(s).
• Understanding of ambulatory family practice health care program administration and clinical operations required.
• Experience with Patient Centered Medical Home model and concepts preferred.
• Knowledge of and experience with EMR and Microsoft Office systems required.
• Must be able to work out of either our Brighton or Waltham locations as needed.
• Fluency in Spanish and/or Portuguese preferred.
• Experience in diverse culture preferred.
• 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.
• Must have experience in diverse cultures, with strong commitment to promoting Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion and reducing inequities.
• Must believe in the work we do at CRCH, with a strong passion to serve underserved populations in diverse settings.

WHO WE ARE & WHAT WE DO

Charles River Community Health’s mission is to partner with individuals and families so they can thrive and lead healthier lives by delivering the comprehensive, integrated, and equitable primary healthcare that matters most to them.

CRCH is a comprehensive practice providing medical, pharmacy, dental, behavioral health, optical, and vision services to diverse underserved local communities. We serve over 13,500 patients annually, and 90% of those served are low income, while over 70% need services in a language other than English.

We are committed to providing patients with timely access to the right care, at the right place and at the right time, collaborating with other organizations to connect patients with a comprehensive range of services and provide continuity of care, and creating new community partnerships to meet the changing needs of patients and the community.

We value caring for everyone with dignity, respect, and compassion, reducing cultural, financial and other barriers to care, and eliminating health care disparities for our patients. We also advocate for the needs of our patients, the community, and public health causes.

OUR PROMISE

If you are passionate about providing service excellence in a mission-driven, team-oriented, and progressive organization, you will find your career as Primary Care Family Physician rewarding and impactful! You will also find a partner in your career path goals and trajectory!

OUR BENEFITS & PERKS

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 Opportunities

Solid track record of developing and promoting employees internally!

Charles River Community Health is strongly committed to diversity and a workplace environment that respects, appreciates and values employee differences and similarities. By providing and supporting a work culture that fosters and builds upon diversity and its strengths, CRCH will better serve our local communities and continue to provide quality patient care and services. CRCH is an employment at-will organization and an equal opportunity employer committed to maintaining a work and learning environment free from discrimination on the basis of sex, race, color, religion, national origin, pregnancy, gender identity, sexual orientation, marital/civil union status, ancestry, place of birth, age, citizenship status, veteran status, political affiliation, genetic information or disability, as defined and required by state and federal laws. Additionally, CRCH prohibits retaliation against an applicant or employee because he or she has engaged in protected activity under the statutes prohibiting discrimination in the workplace.