What are the responsibilities and job description for the Primary Care Physician position at Bath Community Hospital?
About Us:
Bath Community Hospital is a patient-focused critical access hospital in rural Virginia committed to delivering exceptional healthcare close to home. With clinics located in Covington, Hot Springs, and Millboro, we provide comprehensive primary care services to patients of all ages while fostering a supportive, team-based work environment. We offer excellent working conditions, a collaborative culture, and opportunities for professional development.
Position Summary:
We are seeking a dedicated Primary Care Physician to join our clinical team and provide high-quality care to patients in our Rural Health Clinics, primarily located in Covington, Virginia. The ideal candidate will be passionate about rural healthcare and committed to building long-term relationships with patients while delivering comprehensive, evidence-based primary care.
Job Type: Full-time
Responsibilities:
- Obtain complete health histories and perform thorough physical examinations.
- Diagnose and develop individualized treatment plans, including preventive care and health maintenance strategies.
- Manage acute and chronic illnesses for patients across the lifespan.
- Prescribe medications and treatments in accordance with state laws and clinical best practices.
- Coordinate care with specialists, ancillary providers, and community resources as needed.
- Maintain accurate and timely documentation in the electronic medical record.
- Participate in quality improvement initiatives and clinical team meetings.
- Provide mentorship and guidance to medical staff and participate in the orientation of new clinical providers.
Qualifications:
- MD or DO from an accredited medical school.
- Board Certified or Board Eligible in Family Medicine, Internal Medicine, or Med-Peds (Board certification required within 3 years of hire if eligible).
- Current Virginia medical license or eligibility for licensure.
- Current DEA certification.
- Current BLS certification (required).
- Current ACLS and PALS certifications (required but may be obtained upon hire).
- Must be insurable for malpractice coverage.
Benefits:
Health/Vision/Dental, Retirement Matching, Life Insurance, Short and Long-term Disability, Personal Time Off
Why Join BCH:
- Meaningful work in a supportive, close-knit healthcare team.
- Competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits package.
- Opportunities for leadership, teaching, and professional growth.
- Work-life balance in a scenic, affordable, rural community with outdoor recreation and a welcoming small-town lifestyle.
EQUAL OPPORTUNITY
Bath Community Hospital recruits, hires and promotes qualified candidates for employment without regard to age, color, disability, gender identity or expression, marital status, national or ethnic origin, political affiliation, race, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, veteran or military discharge status, and family medical or genetic information.