Family Practice - Geriatrics Physician

Protouch Staffing; Lawrence (MA); On-site; USD 180,000 - 220,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Lawrence, Massachusetts is seeking a dedicated medical professional to deliver comprehensive care across various settings. The role involves direct patient care, maintaining medical records, and participating in quality assurance audits. Candidates must be board certified in their specialty and possess strong organizational and communication skills, with bilingual proficiency in English and Spanish being essential.

Qualifications

• Board certification or eligibility in an appropriate specialty required.
• Current medical license in Massachusetts needed.

Responsibilities

• Provides direct medical care to patients.
• Maintains medical records and participates in quality assurance.
• Serves on-call and represents the health center in the community.

Skills

Communication

Organizational Skills

Clinical Skills

Bilingual

Education

Board certification in specialty

Completed residency

Job description

Job Summary:

The primary function of this position is to provide comprehensive and continuing care to patients requiring routine and emergency treatment through the diagnosis of disease processes and through the provision of medical treatment at community health centers, hospitals, schools, and shelters.

Job Responsibilities:

1. Demonstrates clinical competence and professional commitment in the Practice of Medicine by adhering to established standards of practice and utilizing appropriate scientific principles.
2. Oversees and provides direct medical care to patients.
3. Refers patients to other providers as appropriate.
4. Participates in patient care audits for quality assurance and utilization review to maintain and improve patient care standards.
5. Maintains appropriate medical records on assigned patients.
6. Maintains medical professional standards and knowledge by regularly attending medical conferences, seminars, continuing education programs, and teaching medical residents, students, or practitioners in other health care professions.
7. Serves on-call, including as a backup clinician as assigned.
8. Serves as a member of related committees as requested or needed.
9. Represents the health center with external authorities and the community as required.
10. Pursues continued education opportunities for ongoing professional growth and accreditation.

Qualifications:

• Board certification or eligibility in an appropriate specialty and a current medical license in Massachusetts.
• Residency completed in good standing.
• Well-developed organizational skills and strong follow-through skills.
• Excellent communication and clinical skills.
• Demonstrated work ethic of confidentiality and professionalism.
• Bilingual in English and Spanish required.