What are the responsibilities and job description for the Family Medicine Physician (D.O. or M.D.) position at Connect Health + Wellness?
Family Medicine Physician (D.O. or M.D.) for Primary Care
Connect Health Wellness has an opening for a Family Medicine Physician (D.O. or M.D.) for Primary Care.
Connect Health Wellness is committed to providing primary health, dental and integrated behavioral health services at our Federally Qualified Health Center sites and our Dental clinics by promoting health, reducing health risk factors and increasing access to medical and dental services, primarily for the uninsured and underserved in our Service Area. Additionally, we offer chronic disease self-management, medication assistance, and care coordination services to patients and residents within our service area.
Purpose: Every position with Connect Health Wellness exists to help the organization realize its Mission of providing medical, dental, and other health related services to uninsured and underinsured members of our community. As a valued member of our staff, it is critically important that this goal be the motivation for all your activities in the performance of your duties and responsibilities.
Position Summary
The Family Medicine Physician delivers comprehensive, patient-centered primary care to individuals of all ages in a Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC) setting. Working as part of an interdisciplinary care team, the physician plays a critical role in improving access to high-quality, affordable care with a focus on prevention, chronic disease management, and coordination of care that addresses medical, behavioral, and social determinants of health.
This role requires adherence to current clinical standards, FQHC regulatory guidelines, and organizational protocols. The physician is also expected to actively engage in quality improvement initiatives and collaborate with staff to support a culture of excellence, equity, and continuous learning.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
- Provide evidence-based, comprehensive primary and preventive care to a diverse patient population.
- Order, interpret, and evaluate diagnostic tests to inform clinical decision-making.
- Collaborate with internal staff and external consultants to ensure coordinated care.
- Maintain complete, accurate documentation in the Electronic Medical Record (EMR) system.
- Participate in quality assurance and policy development initiatives.
- Engage in staff training and professional development as required.
- Represent Connect Health Wellness with professionalism and exemplary customer service.
- Participate in the after-hours on-call provider rotation.
- Uphold patient confidentiality and privacy per HIPAA standards.
- Supervise and support mid-level practitioners, as needed.
- Maintain visitation rates in alignment within established goals.
- Maintain patient visit duration/cycle time within established goals.
- Actively participate in peer review and continuous improvement efforts.
- Respond to phone calls and EMR communications within 48 hours.
- Meet or exceed benchmarks in Clinical Performance Measures (e.g., diabetes, hypertension, cancer screening).
- Contribute to patient outreach and growth efforts.
- Perform additional duties as assigned that support the mission of the organization.
Pay Range: $180,000 to $225,000
BENEFITS:
Paid Holidays (8)
Paid Time Off (160 hours annually)
Simple IRA Plan (with company match)
Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance
Life Insurance including AD&D coverage provided by employer
Short-term and Long-term Disability coverage provided by employer
Other voluntary plans available
Occurrence based liability coverage (Federal Tort Claims Act) and additional gap malpractice insurance
Annual allowance for elective CME expenses, books, periodicals, professional memberships, and dues
Up to five (5) days for elective CME provided annually
Eligibility to participate with federal, state and local student loan repayment programs
Salary : $180,000 - $225,000