Physician - Family Practice (63046)

Union Community Care; Reading (Berks County); On-site; USD 180,000 - 280,000; Full time

Job summary

Union Community Care in Reading, PA is seeking a Physician to provide patient-centered primary medical care within a care team.

The position emphasizes evidence-based practice and timely documentation, requiring a Pennsylvania license and board certification/eligibility. You will refer patients to specialists as needed and maintain compliance with state guidelines. This role supports the community's health through equity-driven care.

Qualifications

• Licensed M.D. or D.O. in Pennsylvania.
• Board Certification/Eligibility in their specialty.
• English proficiency required.

Responsibilities

• Provides primary medical care services to Union patients.
• Refer patients to medical specialists or other sources of service when necessary.
• Prescribes and/or dispenses required medication according to the Pennsylvania State Board.
• Performs examinations and formulates treatment plan with appropriate history, physicals, tests, and referrals; documents plan of care and executes care timely.
• Counsels and educates patients regarding their health or delegates education to a team member.
• Stay abreast of changes in clinical guidelines and best practices.
• Ensure timely completion of forms for patient care, billing, and funding sources.

Education

Licensed M.D. or D.O. in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania

Board Certification/Eligibility in their specialty

English proficiency required

Job description

Job Details

• Job Location: Reading - Reading, PA 19604
• Position Type: Full Time
• Education Level: Graduate Degree
• Travel Percentage: None
• Job Category: Health Care

Our Mission, Vision, & Model of Care

At Union Community Care, our purpose is at the forefront of all that we do: we stand for whole health to help you live your fullest life.

We envision vibrant and healthy communities supported by inclusive healthcare that embraces each member’s unique culture, needs, and values, and emboldens them to make healthful choices that fuel their well‑being and the well‑being of others.

We believe in whole health. This means we address and heal disease but equally important, we work at the causes of the causes, the social ills that must be addressed to achieve true equity.

We listen, learn, and embrace the complex lives and unique strengths of our patients, and we work hard to break down all barriers to care. This means we look through a grassroots lens. We connect with our communities because we are our communities. Each of us is a neighbor, a friend, a family member, and together, we are a trusted community health center.

Qualifications

JOB SUMMARY

The Physician is responsible for examination and treatment of patients. The Physician is responsible for the fulfillment of all obligations as noted by their professional association. (Most cases will be the ABFP).

SPECIFIC JOB DUTIES

• Works as part of a care team to provide patient-centered, culturally sensitive care, using evidence-based medicine, to Union patients.
• Provides primary medical care services to patients of Union in accordance with training, experience, certification, insurance and licensure in a manner consistent with guidelines established in the principles of practice at Union and its mission statement.
• Refer patients to medical specialists or other sources of service when necessary.
• Prescribes and/or dispenses required medication to patients according to the individual prescriptive authority granted by the Pennsylvania State Board.
• Performs examinations and formulates treatment plan of patients including appropriate history, physical examinations, appropriate surgical procedures, laboratory and x-ray testing, and referrals as necessary. Fully documents plan of care; and executes care in a timely manner.
• Fully documents plan of care; and executes care in a timely manner.
• Counsels and educates patients regarding their physical or mental health or delegates such education to an appropriate care team member.
• Stay abreast of changes in clinical guidelines, and best practices.
• Ensure timely completion of forms presented to him/her on behalf of the patient regarding the patient’s physical or mental health conditions; for the proper billing of patients and third‑party payers; and forms necessary for other funding sources.
• Performs other work‑related duties as assigned.

POSITION REQUIREMENTS

• Licensed M.D. or D.O. in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania
• Board Certification/Eligibility in their specialty.
• English proficiency required

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

In order to fulfill the requirements of this position, duties 1-10 are considered essential functions of the job.

ORGANIZATIONAL INVOLVEMENT

This position is required to participate in mandatory all staff meetings, team meetings and trainings.