Description
Primary Care Physician
We are in search of a BC/BE Primary Care 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 1,300 Federally Qualified Health Centers (FQHC) in the U.S., their impact on the region’s 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
Location:
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 this healthcare organization comes with the promise of a vibrant lifestyle in the Berkshires. Located just 2.5 hours from both New York City and Boston, their 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. Their culturally rich, outdoor setting, along with our easy proximity to urban centers by car, train or bus, is a plus for their employees and their families.
Primary Care Physician Career Description
The Physician will join a dedicated team of healthcare providers and will provide comprehensive and continuing care. This will include routine and emergency clinic care, support of health promotion and preventative medicine. This person will support CHP’s mission, vision, and values and will adhere to compliance protocols as well as CHP’s policies and procedures.
Primary Care Physician Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
Participate in the practice call schedule
Maintain board certification
Maintain all other required certifications including BLS and PALS
Maintain patient medical records within the electronic health record in a timely fashion
Submit patient charges in a timely fashion
Support the mission, vision and values of healthcare organization
Be a community ambassador for Health Organization
Abide by all human resource policies including those pertaining to professional behavior
Participate in practice and organizational meetings and events in a positive, collaborative, and supportive manner
Be a supportive and collaborative practice partner
Provide constructive guidance and feedback to colleagues and organization
Participate in the peer review program
Supervise colleagues as needed
Competencies: To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following competencies:
Teamwork:
Balances team and individual responsibilities.
Exhibits objectivity and openness to others' views.
Gives and welcomes feedback.
Contributes to building a positive team spirit.
Excellent customer service and interpersonal skills:
Highest degree of professionalism and ethics:
Handles issues with tact and diplomacy.
Reacts well under pressure; Accepts responsibility for own actions.
Upholds organizational values
Responds to requests for service and assistance; Meets commitments.
Takes initiative, follows through, and manages different tasks with quick turn-around time.
Works well under pressure, and with minimal supervision.
Organizational skills:
Essential Skills and Qualifications: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Primary Care Physician Qualifications:
Graduation from an accredited medical school
Completion of an accredited residency
Licensing through the USMLE
Active and unrestricted Massachusetts medical license
Specialty board certification or obtaining such within one year of hire
Experience
Prefer previous practice experience of 3 or more years
Prefer bilingual in English and Spanish
Exempt/Non-Exempt Exempt
Primary Care Physician Benefits:
Comprehensive Medical, Dental, and Vision Plans
Medical and Dependent Flexible
Spending Accounts
Paid Time Off Program (Vacation,
Personal, Sick Pay)
Paid Holidays
Catastrophic Illness Bank
403(b) Plan with discretionary company match
Short- and Long-term Disability Insurance
Group Term Life Insurance
Dependent Life Insurance
Employee Referral Bonus Program
Tuition Reimbursement
Flexible Work Arrangements
Fin Fit Financial Wellness Programs
Access Perks Employee Discounts