Auditory, Cardiovascular Disease, Clinical Study Publications, Communication Skills, Diabetes, Disease Prevention and Control, Health Maintenance, Hospital, Identify Issues, Internal Medicine, Laboratory, Manual Dexterity, Medical Conditions, Medicine, Osteopathy, Outpatient Care, Patient Admissions, Patient Assessment, Patient Care, Patient Education, Patient Safety, Physical Demands, Preventive Medicine, Pulmonary Disease, Quality Management, Quality of Care, Safety/Work Safety, Time Management, Treatment Plan, United States Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA)
Internal Medicine Physician (MD/DO)
(Outpatient or Traditional Practice)
Position Summary
The Internal Medicine Physician provides comprehensive medical care to adult patients, focusing on the prevention, diagnosis, and management of acute and chronic medical conditions. This role emphasizes evidence-based care, continuity of care, and coordination with specialists to deliver high-quality, patient-centered services.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
- Provide comprehensive primary and/or inpatient medical care to adult patients
- Diagnose and manage acute and chronic medical conditions such as hypertension, diabetes, cardiovascular disease, pulmonary disorders, and gastrointestinal conditions
- Deliver preventive care including health maintenance exams, screenings, and immunizations
- Develop and implement individualized, evidence-based treatment plans
- Coordinate care with specialists, hospitals, and ancillary services
- Interpret and manage diagnostic tests, laboratory results, and imaging studies
- Provide patient education regarding disease prevention, lifestyle modification, and treatment adherence
- Manage transitions of care including hospital admissions, discharges, and follow-up
- Maintain accurate, timely clinical documentation
- Participate in quality improvement, population health, and patient safety initiatives
- Supervise and collaborate with advanced practice providers, residents, or medical students as applicable
- Comply with all regulatory, accreditation, and professional standards
Qualifications
- Doctor of Medicine (MD) or Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO) from an accredited medical school
- Completion of an accredited Internal Medicine residency program
- Board-eligible or board-certified in Internal Medicine
- Ability to obtain and maintain unrestricted state medical licensure
- DEA registration or eligibility
Skills and Competencies
- Broad expertise in adult medicine
- Strong diagnostic and clinical decision-making skills
- Excellent communication and patient counseling abilities
- Ability to manage complex and chronic conditions
- Commitment to evidence-based, patient-centered care
Work Environment
- Outpatient clinic, hospital inpatient setting, or a combination of both
- Call coverage as determined by practice structure
Physical Requirements
- Ability to sit, stand, and move throughout clinical environments
- Manual dexterity for examinations and office-based procedures
- Visual and auditory acuity sufficient for patient assessment
Requirements
Must maintain state certification and/or licensure.
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Commonwealth Medical Services