Job ID: 2714

Type: Physicians

State: MA

Area: Boston area

Specialty: INTERNAL MEDICINE

Description: Health Center is seeking BC/BE Adult Medicine physician to join our community-based health care organization - Provides and manages direct patient care, including physical examinations, evaluations, assessments, diagnoses and treatment for a specified patient population. Secures history and physical examination of patient in outpatient service. - Reports to Chief Medical Officer - Refers patients to specialists and to relevant patient care components as appropriate. - Directs and coordinates the patient care activities of nursing and support staff as required. - As appropriate to the position, participates in specified health promotion, education and/or prevention programs. - Ability to develop and present educational programs and/or workshops. - Knowledge of community medical diagnostic and patient care services in area of medical expertise. - Knowledge of current principles, methods and procedures for the delivery of medical evaluation, diagnosis and treatment in area of expertise. - Effective verbal and written communication skills. - Ability to supervise, advice and train clinical professionals and/or students in area of expertise. - Demonstrates understanding and commitment of mission and values of the health center. - Utilizes laboratory and diagnostic services as necessary. - Performs emergency treatment in cases of serious illness or injury. - Seeks outside advice and consultation as necessary; refers for medical surgical or other adjunct services those patients requiring specialty consultation, or for confirmation of diagnosis and treatment. - Participates in preventive medicine activities such as immunization, disease detection and prevention. - Participates in an on-call rotation to provide prompt support and resolve urgent issues - Participates in regular medical component meetings. - Ability to work both independently and in a team. - Base Pay: $286000.00/ Year - Required: MA license, DEA, CPR certificate

Community/Facility info: Community Health Center proudly provides access to high quality, affordable health care to children and adults of all ages -- regardless of their ability to pay. The Health Center has served the communities since 1970 and has grown to include many specialty services in addition to comprehensive primary health care. Health Center patients may choose a primary care physician, nurse practitioner or certified nurse midwife from our team of more than 40 board certified medical providers. Behavioral health services are integrated into the care provided at the Health Center. Patients are able to schedule visits with certified mental health professionals working at the Health Center. Our employees speak 28 different languages, and at least 40 staff are trained medical interpreters.

Contact: For more information please contact Ben Ferro at [email protected] or call 716-689-6000.