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Primary Care Physician (Internal Medicine or Family Medicine) (MD/DO)- Alabama

Commonwealth Medical Services

Dothan, AL

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JOB DETAILS
SKILLS
Clinical Practices/Protocols, Communication Skills, Cross-Functional, Disease Prevention and Control, Documentation, Family Medicine, Health Education, Health Maintenance, Healthcare, Healthcare Providers, Identify Issues, Internal Medicine, Interpersonal Skills, Medical Conditions, Medical Diagnosis, Medical Record System, Medications, Medicine, Osteopathy, Outpatient Care, Patient Care, Patient Education, Pediatrics, Pharmacovigilance, Preventive Medicine, Primary Care, Quality Assurance, Quality Management, Quality of Care, Regulations, Safety Standards, Team Player, Time Management, Treatment Plan, United States Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA)
LOCATION
Dothan, AL
POSTED
30+ days ago

Position Summary
The Primary Care Physician provides comprehensive outpatient medical care to adult and/or pediatric patients, focusing on health promotion, disease prevention, diagnosis, and management of acute and chronic conditions. This role emphasizes continuity of care, patient-centered practice, and collaboration with a multidisciplinary healthcare team.

Key Responsibilities

  • Provide comprehensive primary care services, including preventive care, wellness visits, and routine physical examinations
  • Diagnose, treat, and manage acute and chronic medical conditions
  • Develop and implement individualized treatment plans based on evidence-based medicine
  • Order, interpret, and review diagnostic tests, including laboratory and imaging studies
  • Prescribe medications and therapies in accordance with clinical guidelines
  • Provide patient education on health maintenance, disease prevention, and lifestyle modifications
  • Coordinate care with specialists and other healthcare providers as needed
  • Maintain accurate, timely, and compliant medical documentation in the electronic health record
  • Participate in quality improvement initiatives and population health efforts
  • Adhere to all clinical, safety, and regulatory standards

Qualifications

  • Doctor of Medicine (MD) or Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO)
  • Completion of an accredited Internal Medicine or Family Medicine residency program
  • Board certified or board eligible in Internal Medicine or Family Medicine
  • Active, unrestricted medical license (or ability to obtain licensure)
  • DEA registration (or eligibility to obtain)

Skills and Attributes

  • Strong clinical judgment and diagnostic skills
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities
  • Commitment to patient-centered, high-quality care
  • Ability to work independently and as part of a collaborative team
  • Proficiency with electronic health record systems

Requirements

Must maintain state certification and/or licensure

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Commonwealth Medical Services