Academic Advice, Communication Skills, Diabetes, Disease, Family Medicine, Health Education, Health Maintenance, Hospital, Identify Issues, Interpersonal Skills, Manual Dexterity, Medical Conditions, Medical Records, Outpatient Care, Patient Care, Patient Safety, Physical Demands, Preventive Medicine, Primary Care, Quality Management, Quality of Care, Regulatory Requirements, Safety/Work Safety, Time Management
Family Medicine Physician – (MD/DO)
Position Summary
The Family Medicine Physician provides comprehensive, patient-centered primary care to individuals and families across the lifespan in an outpatient setting. The physician focuses on preventive care, health maintenance, and the diagnosis and management of acute and chronic conditions while fostering long-term patient relationships.
Key Responsibilities
- Provide primary care services to patients of all ages
- Evaluate, diagnose, and treat acute illnesses and injuries
- Manage chronic medical conditions such as diabetes, hypertension, asthma, and heart disease
- Deliver preventive care, including annual exams, health screenings, and immunizations
- Provide age-appropriate health education and lifestyle counseling
- Order, interpret, and review diagnostic tests, laboratory studies, and imaging
- Perform in-office procedures within scope of practice
- Coordinate care with specialists, hospitals, and ancillary services
- Document patient encounters accurately and timely in the medical record
- Participate in quality improvement, population health, and patient safety initiatives
- Adhere to evidence-based guidelines, regulatory requirements, and ethical standards
Qualifications
- Medical degree (MD or DO) from an accredited medical school
- Completion of an accredited Family Medicine residency program
- Board eligible or board certified in Family Medicine
- Active state medical license or eligibility for licensure
- Strong clinical, communication, and interpersonal skills
- Commitment to high-quality, patient-centered outpatient care
Work Environment
- Typical schedule includes weekdays; limited or no call depending on practice model
Physical Requirements
- Ability to sit, stand, and move throughout the clinic
- Manual dexterity to perform examinations and minor procedures
- Ability to assist with patient mobility as needed
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Commonwealth Medical Services