Physician

Memphis Health Center, INC.; Memphis (TN); On-site; USD 182,000 - 228,000; Full time

Job summary

Memphis Health Center, INC. in Memphis, TN invites a Family/Internal Medicine Physician to deliver patient-centered primary care within an FQHC setting, serving diverse, underserved populations.

The role emphasizes preventive care, chronic disease management, and care continuity, with supervision of NPs, collaboration with the care team, and adherence to HRSA/UDS guidelines. MD with residency in Family or Internal Medicine is required; prior FQHC experience preferred; competitive salary offered

Qualifications

• MD from an accredited medical school.
• Completion of an accredited residency in Family Medicine or Internal Medicine.
• Experience in an FQHC, community health, or underserved setting preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive primary care services across the lifespan (Family Medicine) or adult populations (Internal Medicine).
• Conduct patient assessments including medical histories, physical examinations, diagnosis, and treatment planning.
• Manage acute and chronic illnesses, including preventive care and health maintenance.
• Order, perform, and interpret diagnostic tests and laboratory results.
• Develop and implement individualized care plans, including referrals to specialists and hospital care when appropriate.
• Provide patient and family education on disease prevention, treatment plans, and lifestyle modifications.
• Respond to urgent and emergent medical conditions in a timely and appropriate manner.

Skills

Patient-centered care

Team-based collaboration

Regulatory compliance awareness

Education

Doctor of Medicine (MD) from an accredited medical school

Residency in Family Medicine or Internal Medicine

Tools

eCW (Electronic Health Record)

Job description

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Adult/Internal Medicine Regular Fulltime Memphis, TN, US

2 days ago Requisition ID: 1001

Salary Range: $182,000.00 To $228,000.00 Annually

POSITION SUMMARY:

The Family/Internal Medicine Physician provides comprehensive, patient-centered primary care services within a Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC) setting. This role focuses on delivering high-quality, evidence-based medical care to diverse and underserved populations while promoting preventive health, chronic disease management, and continuity of care.

The physician serves as a key member of the care team, collaborating with interdisciplinary staff to improve health outcomes and support the organization’s mission, regulatory compliance, and quality initiatives.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES/RESPONSIBLITIES:

• Provide comprehensive primary care services across the lifespan (Family Medicine) or adult populations (Internal Medicine) in accordance with scope of practice.
• Conduct patient assessments including medical histories, physical examinations, diagnosis, and treatment planning.
• Manage acute and chronic illnesses, including preventive care and health maintenance.
• Order, perform, and interpret diagnostic tests and laboratory results.
• Develop and implement individualized care plans, including referrals to specialists and hospital care when appropriate.
• Provide patient and family education on disease prevention, treatment plans, and lifestyle modifications.
• Respond to urgent and emergent medical conditions in a timely and appropriate manner.

Population Health & FQHC Responsibilities

• Deliver care in alignment with HRSA, UDS, and FQHC regulatory requirements.
• Participate in population health initiatives including chronic disease management (e.g., diabetes, hypertension).
• Support health promotion and disease prevention programs.
• Provide culturally competent care to underserved and diverse populations.

Documentation & Compliance

• Complete accurate, timely documentation in the electronic health record (EHR/eCW) on the day of service.
• Maintain compliance with all clinical, regulatory, and billing requirements.
• Ensure documentation supports coding, billing, and quality reporting standards.
• Maintain patient confidentiality in accordance with HIPAA and organizational policies.
• Clinical Oversight: Provide clinical supervision and professional guidance to assigned Nurse Practitioners (NPs), ensuring patient care is consistent with established medical standards, MHC policies, and Tennessee regulations.
• Medical Record Review: Personally review a minimum of 20% of patient charts documented or managed by each assigned NP every 30 days, in accordance with Tennessee regulatory requirements.
• Chart Review Documentation: Document completed chart reviews in MHC's electronic health record (eCW) or an approved tracking system, including review dates, findings, recommendations, and the physician's electronic signature or acknowledgment.
• Quality of Care Monitoring: Evaluate clinical documentation for completeness, accuracy, appropriate diagnoses, treatment plans, medication management, referrals, and follow-up care.
• Clinical Protocol Development: Collaborate with assigned NPs to develop, implement, and maintain clinical practice protocols, including prescribing guidelines and referral procedures. Review and update protocols at least every two years.
• Required Additional Chart Reviews: Conduct and document additional reviews when medically indicated, requested by a patient, or required due to controlled-substance prescriptions, prescribing outside established protocols, or other circumstances specified by Tennessee regulations.
• Regulatory Compliance: Maintain evidence of required physician supervision, chart reviews, clinical consultations, and other oversight activities for internal audits and applicable HRSA/FTCA reviews.

Collaboration & Team-Based Care

• Collaborate with nurse practitioners and support staff in a team-based care model.
• Supervise and provide clinical oversight to advanced practice providers (as applicable).
• Participate in case reviews, care coordination, and interdisciplinary meetings.

Productivity Expectations

• Maintain established productivity standards, including patient encounter goals as defined by the organization.
• Balance quality of care with efficiency and access to services.

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE:

• Doctor of Medicine (MD) from an accredited medical school
• Completion of an accredited residency in Family Medicine or Internal Medicine
• Experience in an FQHC, community health, or underserved setting preferred