Physician- Internal Medicine

Fair Haven Community Health Care; New Haven (CT); On-site; USD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Fair Haven Community Health Care in New Haven seeks an Internal Medicine physician to provide high quality primary care to adults within a community health setting.

The role includes developing care plans, performing exams, ordering diagnostics, and coordinating with a multidisciplinary team in the EPIC system, with an emphasis on compassionate, patient‑centered care and health equity. Connecticut license and BLS/CPR are required; Spanish/English bilingualism is desirable.

Qualifications

• Graduate from an accredited medical school (MD or DO).
• Completion of an internal medicine residency.
• Bilingual in Spanish and English is desirable.
• Connecticut medical license required.
• BLS/CPR certification required.

Responsibilities

• Provides primary medical care to adult patients.
• Develops a care plan including history, exams, diagnosis and treatment/referral.
• Uses diagnostic tests efficiently and consults with specialists as needed.
• Maintains accurate medical records within EPIC and conducts follow-up.
• Participates in staff meetings and performance improvement activities.
• Performs other duties to ensure high quality care.

Skills

Patient care

Clinical documentation

Communication

Education

MD or DO degree

Job description

Fair Haven Community Health Care
For over 54 years, FHCHC has been an innovative and vibrant community health center, catering to multiple generations with over 165,000 office visits across 21 locations. Guided by a Board of Directors, most of whom are patients themselves, we take pride in being a healthcare leader dedicated to delivering high-quality, affordable medical and dental care to everyone, regardless of their insurance status or ability to pay. Our extensive range of primary and specialty care services, along with evidence-based programs, empowers patients to make informed choices about their health. As we expand our reach to underserved areas, our commitment to prioritizing patient needs remains unwavering. FHCHC's mission is to enhance the health and social well-being of the communities we serve through equitable, high-quality, and culturally responsive patient-centered care.

Job purpose

To provide high quality health care to the adult patients of the Fair Haven Community Health Center in the primary care setting consistent with FHCHC policies and mission.

Duties and responsibilities

• Provides primary medical care
• Develops a plan of care for each patient, including medical history, physical examination, diagnosis and appropriate treatment and/or referral, including hospitalization if necessary
• Uses all available resources in diagnosis and treatment, such as laboratory and others tests in an appropriate and cost efficient manner
• Confers with other clinicians, patient’s families and other support staff concerning treatment and care of patients when appropriate
• Refers those cases which require specialist services, but maintains primary care responsibility to assure continuity of care
• Maintains accurate medical records within the EPIC electronic health record system and performs appropriate charting and follow up on patients
• Participates in Medical & General staff meetings and appropriate clinical teams
• Participates in the Health Center’s Performance Improvement program, in other task groups as needed, and pursues continuing education opportunities to update medical knowledge and assure quality patient care
• Performs other necessary duties as required by the FHCHC to achieve the goal of providing high quality service and health care

Qualifications

• Graduation from an accredited medical school with a degree of Doctor of Medicine or Doctor of Osteopathy.
• Completion of an approved internal medicine residency program
• Bi-lingual in Spanish and English is desirable
• Experience in an ambulatory or outpatient setting preferred
• Ability to relate with warmth and effectiveness to patients and other staff
• Experience or specialty training in geriatric medicine is desirable
• License to practice medicine in State of Connecticut
• BLS/CPR certification required

American with Disabilities Requirements:

External and internal applicants, as well as position incumbents who become disabled, must be able to perform the essential job specific functions (listed within each job specific responsibility) either unaided or with the assistance of a reasonable accommodation to be determined by the organization on a case by case basis.

Fair Haven Community Health Care is an Equal Opportunity Employer. FHCHC does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, age, non-disqualifying physical or mental disability, national origin, veteran status or any other basis covered by appropriate law. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit, and business need.