Family Medicine Physician
Position Summary
The Family Medicine Physician provides comprehensive, continuous medical care to patients across the lifespan. This role focuses on preventive care, diagnosis and treatment of acute and chronic conditions, and long-term patient relationships while coordinating care across the healthcare continuum.
Key Responsibilities
- Provide primary care services to pediatric, adult, and geriatric patients
- Perform patient histories, physical examinations, and clinical assessments
- Diagnose and manage acute illnesses and chronic medical conditions
- Deliver preventive care, including health screenings and immunizations
- Develop and implement individualized, evidence-based treatment plans
- Order, interpret, and document diagnostic tests and results
- Perform office-based procedures within scope of practice
- Coordinate care with specialists and ancillary services as needed
- Educate patients and families on disease prevention, wellness, and self-management
- Maintain accurate, timely, and compliant medical documentation
- Participate in quality improvement and patient safety initiatives
Practice Setting
- Outpatient primary care clinic with optional inpatient or hospital rounding, depending on practice model
- May include call coverage or extended hours as required
Patient Population
- Patients of all ages, from newborns to geriatrics
- Broad range of acute and chronic medical conditions
Qualifications
- MD or DO from an accredited medical school
- Completion of an accredited Family Medicine residency program
- Board certified or board eligible in Family Medicine
- Eligible for unrestricted medical licensure in the practicing state
- DEA registration or eligibility
Skills & Competencies
- Broad clinical knowledge across all age groups
- Strong diagnostic and clinical decision-making skills
- Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities
- Commitment to patient-centered, evidence-based care
- Ability to manage multiple patient needs efficiently
Work Environment
- Primary care practice setting
- Team-based, collaborative care model
- Diverse patient population
