Job Summary: Responsible for providing coordinated and quality primary care services to patients utilizing the clinical services of Community Health & Wellness Center (CHWC). Clinical services provided shall include routine and appropriate ambulatory adult, pediatric, and gynecological care as assigned. The Physician will be knowledgeable about agency and clinical policies, keep all patient information confidential, and shall assume responsibility for the development and realization of an individual ongoing care plan for all patients including the performance of selected procedures.

M.D./D.O. degree from an accredited school. Documented completion of a residency from an accredited institution in an appropriate specialty. Board certification or Board eligibility desirable. Current licensure in State of Connecticut. Valid Federal and State Controlled Substance Licenses.

Requirements: Experience in primary care setting preferred. Ability to work as part of a multidisciplinary team. Interest in serving low income-multicultural populations. Demonstrates the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients served. Demonstrates knowledge of the principles of growth and development over the life span. Ability to identify and categorize each patient’s age specific grouping of needs, such as those for infant, adolescent or geriatric patients. The ability to establish and maintain collegial relationships with coworkers, and to function in a calm manner during stressful and emergency situations. Demonstrates flexibility and resilience in response to changing clinical or administrative environments. Must have valid driver’s license from State of residence. Must be able to transport oneself within the service area.

Essential Functions:

Audiovisual acuity to perform office diagnostic and therapeutic procedures. Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing. Physical ability to assist patients during the physical examination. Ability to lift up to 25 pounds onto exam table. Performs therapeutic procedures such as immunizations, wound care, and managing infection. Instructs and counsels patients regarding compliance with prescribed therapeutic regimens, normal growth and development, family planning, emotional problems of daily living, and health maintenance. Develops and implements patient management plans, records progress notes, and assists in provision of continuity of care. Performs comprehensive physical examinations, and compiles patient medical data including health history and results of physical examination.

Responds constructively to pressure situations and time limits.

Able to accept constructive criticism and instruction while maintaining a positive attitude towards patients, managers, programs and job responsibilities.

Acts as a role model – willing to accept or volunteer on projects as opportunity arises.

Access to and use of confidential patient medical records. Confidentiality must be maintained according to the policies of Community Health and Wellness Center of Greater Torrington.