Family Physician (MD/DO)

About Transhealth

Transhealth is an independent and comprehensive healthcare center dedicated to empowering and uplifting trans and gender-diverse individuals and families. Located in Western Massachusetts and led by trans and gender-diverse professionals, we are redefining what compassionate, gender-affirming healthcare looks like. Through expert care, community support, education, and advocacy, we’re creating a future where every trans and gender-diverse person feels celebrated and in control of their healthcare journey. Be part of a team that honors the resilience of our community and works to transform the world—one step, one story, and one life at a time.

Transhealth is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace. We strongly encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds, including trans, LGBTQIA and BIPOC communities, and are an equal opportunity employer.

Why You Should Choose Transhealth

• Competitive benefits including low cost health and dental plans with employer-paid HSA covering 100% of deductible; generous paid time off and sick leave policies
• We prioritize patient-centered care by offering 30 to 60-minute appointment times, giving our providers the opportunity to build deeper connections with patients and minimize time charting outside of work hours.
• Full support team of wonderful medical assistants, nurses, and an integrated psychiatric prescriber
• Patient panel size far smaller than national average
• Flexible scheduling including options for in-person and hybrid appointments depending on provider preference and clinical needs.
• No overnight or weekend work except one week of on-call every 5 weeks– supported by external nurse triage service so providers average 1-2 calls [compensated] during the course of the week.

Job Description Summary

The Family Physician (MD/DO) is a clinical role within the Primary Care department.

This position is:

• Salaried,
• Full-time,
• Hybrid,
• Monday thru Friday [dayshift], and
• Unionized [UAW Local 2322]

The Family Physician (MD/DO) is responsible for providing exceptional primary care to gender-diverse patients across the lifespan.

NOTE: This position currently involves some remote work including conducting telehealth visits with patients. Remote work hours and duties are subject to change based on patient demand, federal and state changes to work regulations, and payor reimbursement guidelines.

Objectives & Responsibilities

Clinical Duties (80%):

• Provide primary care to patients including management of chronic disease and episodic care. Collaborate with integrated behavioral health treatment interventions as needed.
• All primary care providers are expected to provide gender-affirming care, including hormone provision, as part of our integrated care approach
• Other duties as assigned

Administrative Duties (10%)

• Complete medical record documentation, billing, prior authorization/ referral documentation and attend staff meetings.

Community Duties (10%)

• This time is designed to allow clinicians to participate in educational and/or community-based initiatives of their choice.
• These activities should serve to develop Transhealth staff, improve care for our patients/clients, or amplify trans and gender-diverse care, services, or knowledge within the community.

LICENSURE, QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE

Licensure & Certification

• Must be licensed as a physician by the Massachusetts Board of Registration in Medicine.
• Must complete an ACGME-accredited residency in Family Medicine.
• Must be board-certified or board-eligible in Family Medicine through:
• American Board of Family Medicine (ABFM) or
• American Osteopathic Board of Family Physicians (AOBFP).
• Requires DEA registration to prescribe controlled substances.
• Requires Massachusetts Controlled Substance Registration (MCSR).

Experience & Qualifications

• Experience in primary care, family medicine, or internal medicine is expected.
• Experience providing gender-affirming hormone therapy is preferred.
• WPATH (World Professional Association for Transgender Health) training or Fenway Institute education on transgender healthcare is highly recommended.
• Experience working with LGBTQ patients and culturally competent care is essential.

Behavioral Requirements

• Must be able to adhere and champion the values of Transhealth
• Able to understand and empathize with others
• Able to be compassionate at work, for colleagues and patients
• Able to be flexible, open-minded, conscientious and assumes positive intent
• Is team oriented
• Comfortable in a start-up environment that promotes ongoing change toward process improvement

Physical Demands and Work Environment

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the functions.

While performing the duties of this position, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to use hands or fingers, handle or feel objects, tools, or controls. The employee may be required to perform repetitive motions that may include the wrists, hands, and/or fingers. The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; sit; and reach with hands and arms. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this position include close vision, distance vision, and the ability to adjust focus. The noise level in the work environment is usually low to moderate. There are no adverse environmental conditions expected.

Reasonable accommodations will be reviewed and considered upon request.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $190,000.00 - $255,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Relocation assistance
• Vision insurance

Work Location: In person

Salary : $190,000 - $255,000