Primary Care Practice Physician [Full Time Permanent Role]

Our client seeks a BC/BE Family Practice Physician to join their busy family medicine located in the heart of Berkshires in Western Massachusetts. (2.5 hours from Boston and NY city).

As one of more than 1300 Federally Qualified Health Centers (FQHC) in the U.S. their impact on the regions health is dynamic and growing. The FQHC model of care allows our client access to an unusual array of professional and financial resources.

Reports to Chief Medical Officer

Position Summary:
This full-time physician will join a dedicated team of healthcare providers and will provide comprehensive and continued care to client patients. This will include routine and emergency office-based care support of health promotion and preventative medical care. Our client offers an excellent starting salary (commensurate with experience) and highly competitive addition qualified candidates will be eligible for loan repayment programs under the NHSC.

The Physician contributes to a work environment that is caring collaborative and innovative. This person will support clients mission vision and values and will adhere to compliance protocols as well as clients policies and procedures.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

• Provides comprehensive and continuing care to patients; obtains records of patients health history; performs comprehensive physical assessment as part of a total physical examination; diagnoses treats and plans appropriate healthcare for patients; refers patients to physicians and/or outside agencies as required; establishes and maintains patients electronic medical records and other necessary records.
• Provides and prescribes medications within area of specialty; performs laboratory procedures and interprets lab results; provides case management services for select clients; provides group community and individual patient education; participates in the on-call physician group.
• Participates in patient care audits for quality assurance and utilization reviews to maintain and improve the patient care standard of excellence; maintains medical professional standards and knowledge by attending continuing education programs; may provide administrative management input for staff including performance reviews hiring decisions disciplinary actions etc.

Education/Experience:
This position requires successful completion of academic requirements of an accredited medical school. Electronic medical records experience is required.

Required License(s) and/or Certification(s):
Must be licensed by the Commonwealth of Massachusetts.

Supervisory Responsibilities:
Provides supervision to professional and allied health care staff as well as residents engaged in the delivery of patient care.

The mission of Community Health Programs is to improve the health of people throughout the Berkshires by delivering exceptional compassionate health care.

Skills/Knowledge/Competencies (Behaviors):

• Ability to interact with others with tact and diplomacy; treat others with respect and consideration regardless of status or position; contribute to a positive team spirit; balance team and individual responsibilities; display highest degree of professionalism and ethics.
• Respond appropriately to patient needs; manage difficult or emotional patient situations in a way that instills trust and respect; solicit feedback to improve performance.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities; work well under pressure; complete tasks correctly and on time with limited supervision; step in when needed and cross train for additional site coverage; respond promptly to requests for service and assistance; confidence in leading and instructing others; ability to delegate effectively
• Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one or small group situations; respond well to questions; complete administrative duties accurately and timely.
• Ability to calculate figures and amounts; solve practical problems; interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written oral diagram or schedule form.
• Punctual and reliable; ability to maintain schedule commitments.
• Spanish speaking/bilingual is a plus.

Berkshire County located in the far western region of Massachusetts is one of the premier destination spots in all New England. Abutting New York State to the West Vermont to the North and Connecticut to the South; the Berkshires is made up of 32 quaint cities and towns each with its own history and beauty. It is rich in culture outdoor activities logging and fine dining. Berkshire County is also an easy drive to both Boston and New York City metropolitan areas.

A career at with this healthcare comes with the promise of a vibrant lifestyle in the Berkshires. Located just 2.5 hours from both New York City and Boston CHPs setting offers excellent public and private schools year-round music and theater and easy access to the great outdoors. Opportunities for community engagement and service are robust. Our culturally rich outdoor setting along with our easy proximity to urban centers by car train or bus is a plus for our employees and their families.

Our client is dedicated to creating an environment that fosters career growth teamwork communication recognition and positive workplace relationships.

Why our company is a great place to work

Medical and Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Long Term Disability
Life Insurance
Supplemental Insurances
Online Insurance Enrollment System
Paid Time Off (PTO)
Sick Leave
Holiday Differential
Shift Differential
Retirement -Tax Deferred Annuity Plan
Tuition Reimbursement
Employee Assistance Program
Credit Union
Direct Deposit
Wellness Membership Discounts
Cafeteria Discounts
Recruitment/Retention Bonus
Relocation Reimbursement

Skills and Certifications:
MD
Physician