Physician

CHP Berkshires; Great Barrington (MA); On-site; USD 190,000 - 260,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Mission-driven work

Collaborative work environment

Live in the Berkshires

Job summary

Community Health Programs seeks a Physician to join a dedicated Berkshire County team, delivering comprehensive care in routine and emergency settings. The role emphasizes adherence to CHP policies, HIPAA, and quality patient care, with active involvement in meetings and community outreach.

Ideal candidates will maintain board certification, stay current with trainings, and contribute to health promotion, prevention, and teamwork within a supportive, mission-driven environment in Western

Qualifications

• Graduation from an accredited medical school.
• Completion of an accredited residency.
• Licensing through the USMLE.
• Active and unrestricted Massachusetts medical license.
• Specialty board certification or obtaining such within one year of hire.

Responsibilities

• Participate in the practice call schedule.
• Maintain board certification and required certifications (BLS, PALS).
• Maintain patient medical records in the EHR in a timely fashion.
• Submit patient charges promptly.
• Be a community ambassador for CHP and uphold policies.

Skills

Subject matter expert

HIPAA knowledge

Innovative approaches

Business acumen

Teamwork

Customer service

Professionalism

Organization skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Education

Medical school graduate

Accredited residency

USMLE licensing

Massachusetts medical license

Board certification or within 1 year

Job description

Physician

Community Health Programs | Berkshire County, MA

ABOUT CHP

Community Health Programs (CHP) is a community health center caring for people throughout the Berkshires. Our mission is to nurture and inspire healthy lives for people throughout the Berkshires by delivering exceptional and compassionate health care and family services.

THE ROLE

The Physician will join a dedicated team of healthcare providers and will provide comprehensive and continuing care. This will include routine and emergency clinic care, support of health promotion and preventative medicine. This person will support CHP's mission, vision, and values and will adhere to compliance protocols as well as CHP's policies and procedures.

WHAT YOU'LL DO

• Participate in the practice call schedule
• Maintain board certification
• Maintain all other required certifications including BLS and PALS
• Maintain patient medical records within the electronic health record in a timely fashion
• Submit patient charges in a timely fashion
• Support the mission, vision, and values of CHP
• Be a community ambassador for CHP
• Abide by all human resource policies including those pertaining to professional behavior
• Participate in practice and organizational meetings and events in a positive, collaborative, and supportive manner
• Be a supportive and collaborative practice partner
• Provide constructive guidance and feedback to colleagues and organization
• Participate in the peer review program
• Supervise colleagues as needed

WHAT YOU BRING

• Subject Matter Expert:
  • Is a subject matter expert and keeps knowledge current by attending required trainings and meetings.
  • Knowledge of and respect for HIPAA regulations.
  • Develops innovative approaches and ideas.
• Business Acumen:
  • Understands business implications of decisions; Aligns work with strategic goals.
  • Sets and achieves challenging goals.
• Teamwork:
  • Balances team and individual responsibilities.
  • Exhibits objectivity and openness to others' views.
  • Gives and welcomes feedback.
  • Contributes to building a positive team spirit.
• Excellent customer service and interpersonal skills.
• Highest degree of professionalism and ethics:
  • Handles issues with tact and diplomacy.
  • Reacts well under pressure; Accepts responsibility for own actions.
  • Upholds organizational values
  • Responds to requests for service and assistance; Meets commitments.
  • Takes initiative, follows through, and manages different tasks with quick turn-around time.
  • Works well under pressure, and with minimal supervision.
• Organizational skills:
  • Follows CHP policies and procedures.
  • Completes administrative tasks correctly and on time.
  • Excellent time-management skills.
• Verbal and Written Communication Skills:
  • Prepares and presents statistical and other reports oral or written as required.

QUALIFICATIONS & REQUIREMENTS

Qualifications

• Graduation from an accredited medical school
• Completion of an accredited residency
• Licensing through the USMLE
• Active and unrestricted Massachusetts medical license
• Specialty board certification or obtaining such within one year of hire

Experience

• Prefer previous practice experience of 3 or more years
• Prefer bilingual in English and Spanish

PHYSICAL & MENTAL REQUIREMENTS

Physical and mental demands which may or may not be applicable to this position.

Physical Demands

• Constant: Hearing, seeing, color vision, reading, math, oral and written communication.
• Frequent: Balancing, stooping, reaching, handling, depth perception, mechanical concepts, operating equipment.
• Occasional:
• Minimal:

Mental Demands

• Constant: Interpersonal skills, implementing, evaluating, organizing, handling, consulting, analyzing, specifying, stressful situations, public contact, decision-making, concentration.
• Frequent: Presenting, supervising.
• Occasional: Interpreting, trauma/grief/death.

Equipment Operated: Computers, copiers, printers, fans, calculators, various medical office equipment and supplies

WHY JOIN CHP?

• Mission-driven work: make a direct, everyday difference in the health of your neighbors and community.
• A team that has your back: join a work environment that is caring, collaborative, and innovative.
• Life in the Berkshires: live and work in a region known for its natural beauty, outdoor recreation, and vibrant arts and culture.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Community Health Programs is an Equal Opportunity Employer.