Family Physician

About the Company

Since 1981, Morris Heights Health Center (MHHC) has been a trusted provider of healthcare services to the Morris Heights community and surrounding areas. As a non-profit organization, MHHC operates with support from federal, state, and private funding to deliver quality primary care to all community members, including underserved populations. Serving over 50,000 patients annually, MHHC offers a wide array of medical, dental, mental health, educational, and social services across eight locations, as well as school-based health facilities in twenty New York City public schools. MHHC is recognized as a Level III Patient-Centered Medical Home by the NCQA and accredited by the Joint Commission for its excellence in care.

The Family Medicine Physician provides comprehensive, patient-centered Family Medicine care within a busy Federally Qualified Health Center. This role delivers full-spectrum primary care services across the lifespan including assessment, diagnosis, management of acute and chronic conditions, preventive care, and routine health maintenance. The Physician works collaboratively with advanced practice providers, nursing staff, behavioral health, and care coordination teams to ensure high-quality, culturally responsive care for a diverse patient population with multiple co-morbidities. While not a leadership position, the Physician may supervise or precept students, residents, or new providers in accordance with organizational guidelines. This role upholds all regulatory, quality, and performance expectations associated with FQHC practice.

About the Role

This position involves providing comprehensive Family Medicine services, including diagnosis, treatment, and management of acute and chronic health conditions across pediatric, adult, and geriatric populations.

Responsibilities

• Provides comprehensive Family Medicine services, including diagnosis, treatment, and management of acute and chronic health conditions across pediatric, adult, and geriatric populations.
• Conducts detailed patient histories, performs complete physical examinations, and documents findings accurately in the EHR.
• Orders, performs, and interprets diagnostic tests such as laboratory studies, radiologic imaging, and electrocardiograms.
• Develops and implements individualized treatment plans, prescribes medications consistent with state scope of practice, and ensures continuity of care through follow-up and ongoing management.
• Performs routine and urgent care procedures including immunizations, injections, basic wound care, suturing, splinting, and infection management.
• Provides preventive and wellness care, including screenings, annual physicals, immunization counseling, chronic disease education, and risk-reduction guidance.
• Recognizes behavioral health needs and arranges appropriate referrals or interventions in collaboration with the behavioral health team.
• Provides emergency stabilization and medical intervention when clinically appropriate.
• Participates in the planning and development of Family Medicine services and evidence-based protocols within the scope of the department.

Qualifications

• Doctor of Medicine (MD) or Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO) from an accredited medical school.
• Completion of an accredited residency in Family Medicine (required).
• Board Certified or Board Eligible in Family Medicine; Board Certification required within the organization’s timeframe.
• Active, unrestricted New York State medical license.
• Current DEA registration and New York State BNE registration.
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS); ACLS or PALS may be required based on patient population.

Required Skills

• One to three years of clinical experience in a Family Medicine, ambulatory, or community health setting preferred; new graduates will be considered.
• Experience caring for pediatric, adult, and geriatric populations in a primary care environment.
• Experience working with diverse, underserved, and medically complex communities strongly preferred.
• Experience in an FQHC or public health setting highly desirable.
• Proficiency in EHR systems required; familiarity with NextGen or Epic preferred.
• Experience participating in quality improvement, population health initiatives, or value-based performance programs preferred.

Preferred Skills

• Experience in an FQHC or public health setting highly desirable.
• Familiarity with NextGen preferred.

Pay range and compensation package

Compensation: $180K-$215K

Morris Heights Health Center offers a highly competitive and comprehensive benefits package for our employees and their families. Our benefits coverage includes medical insurance, dental insurance, a prescription-drug plan, flexible spending accounts, long-term and short-term disability insurance, life insurance, paid time-off, and tuition reimbursement. In addition to the non-contributory profit-sharing plan, employees are encouraged to participate in our pre-tax savings plan.

Equal Opportunity Statement

The organization is committed to diversity and inclusivity in its hiring practices.