Family Medicine Faculty Physician

Lowell Community Health Center, Inc.; Lowell (MA); On-site; USD 250,000 - 339,000; Full time

Job summary

Lowell Community Health Center is seeking a Core Faculty member for the Family Medicine Residency Program. You will join Tufts University School of Medicine with a focus on teaching, mentorship, curriculum development, and scholarly activity within the residency framework.

You will be responsible for didactics, bedside teaching, resident evaluations, and support for research and quality improvement. Direct patient care and supervision of residents are key components of the role.

Qualifications

• MD or DO from an accredited medical school.
• Board-certified in Family Medicine.
• Eligibility for medical licensure in MA.
• 2+ years post-residency clinical experience preferred.
• Experience in medical education preferred.

Responsibilities

• Teach and mentor residents through didactics, workshops, and rounds.
• Collaborate to design and implement an evidence-based curriculum.
• Participate in regular resident evaluations and provide feedback.
• Engage in scholarly activities and quality improvement projects.
• Attend faculty and interdisciplinary meetings and complete administrative duties.
• Collaborate with local healthcare facilities and community organizations.
• Direct patient care at Lowell CHC; supervise residents and provide precepting.

Skills

Teaching

Mentoring

Curriculum design

Scholarly activities

Education

MD/DO

Family Medicine Board Certification

Job description

ID#: 1040515015
Type: Regular Full Time
Category: Clinical
Base Pay: $294694.00/ Year-

Lowell Community Health Center

Job Description

Job Title: Core Faculty, Family Medicine Residency Program

Department: Family Medicine Residency

Reports to:

FLSA Status:

Lowell Community Health Center (Lowell CHC) is a diverse, community-based health care organization. Our programs have been recognized as national models and Lowell CHC was named one of the top five health centers in the nation for excellence in cultural competency. With a career at Lowell CHC, you will be joining a dynamic team of passionate and talented people.

Summary:

As a Family Medicine Residency Core Faculty member, you will play a critical role in the education, training, and professional development of our resident physicians. Your primary responsibilities will revolve around teaching, mentorship, curriculum development, and scholarly activities within the context of the Family Medicine Residency Program. You will receive a faculty appointment through Tufts University School of Medicine.

Responsibilities:

Teaching and Mentoring:

• Conduct didactic sessions, workshops, and grand rounds for residents.
• Provide clinical supervision, bedside teaching, and feedback to residents during their rotations.
• Foster a positive learning environment and encourage resident engagement in scholarly activities.
• Inpatient rounding and teaching on IM and/or OB highly desirable

Curriculum Development and Evaluation:

• Collaborate with the Residency Program Director and other faculty to design and implement a comprehensive, evidence-based curriculum.
• Continuously assess and revise the curriculum to ensure it meets the needs of residents and aligns with current best practices.

Resident Evaluation and Feedback:

• Participate in regular resident evaluations, including direct observation of clinical skills, case discussions, and milestone assessments.
• Provide constructive feedback to residents to facilitate their growth and development as family medicine practitioners.

Scholarly Activities:

• Engage in research and scholarly pursuits related to family medicine or medical education per ACGME requirements.
• Support and mentor residents in their research endeavors and quality improvement projects.

Administrative Duties:

• Participate in program meetings, resident selection processes, and other administrative activities as required.
• Ensure compliance with accreditation and regulatory requirements.

Community Engagement:

• Collaborate with local healthcare facilities and community organizations to promote community health and enhance resident learning experiences.

Specific duties for Full Time Core Faculty are:

• Direct patient care at Lowell CHC. site
  • 3-4 sessions/week (3-4 hours per session) on the master schedule
  • Continuity Patient Panel of 450-600 (based on 150 patients per session on master schedule)
• Supervision of residents in patient care at Lowell CHC
  • 3-4 sessions/week (4 hours per session) of precepting on the master schedule
  • Supervision of residents for asynchronous care (phone calls, lab results, emails, communication with outside clinicians)
• Advising and mentoring residents
• Attend required faculty meeting and interdisciplinary team meetings
• Complete all resident evaluations in a timely fashion
• Faculty will be given 1 session (4 hours) per week to complete administrative tasks related to patient care and resident supervision. This session may be completed on-site or off-site.
• Rounding on inpatient hospital service (IM and/or OB) highly desirable

Qualifications:

• Medical degree (MD or DO) from an accredited medical school.
• Board certification in Family Medicine.
• Eligibility for medical licensure in MA and current valid license.
• 2+ years of post-residency experience in clinical practice preferred.
• Experience in medical education, preferably in a teaching health center or academic setting preferred.
• Proven track record in teaching, mentoring, and working effectively with residents and learners is desirable.
• Commitment to evidence-based medicine and continuous quality improvement.
• Demonstrated engagement in scholarly activities (publications, presentations, research) related to family medicine or medical education is desirable.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams.
• Dedication to promoting a positive and inclusive learning environment.
• Flexibility and adaptability to meet the evolving needs of the residency program.
• Commitment to furthering health equity and health justice.

Physical Requirements:

• Frequent standing and walkingfor up to80%of thework dayor shift.
• Some lifting,pushingor pulling required up to 30 pounds.
• Ability to see and distinguish color.
• Ability to perform CPR (chest compressions).

Work Environment:

Frequent contact with patients, families, visitors,nursesand other department staff.Occasional requests to change work areas to cover another priority area to meet patient needs.Occasional stress and pressure caused by multiple simultaneous demands.May be exposed to various body fluids and/or infectious diseases. Universal precautions and techniques are included in orientation and the availability of protective wear is supported and encouraged when the employee is at risk for exposure.