Physician Primary Care | Outpatient | Fairfield, CT

Westerly Hospital; Fairfield (CT); On-site; USD 250,000 - 360,000; Full time

Job summary

Westerly Hospital in Connecticut seeks a board-certified physician to join a busy practice with 4 physicians and 1 APRN. The role requires MD or DO with ABIM or ABFM residency and CT license, with a focus on patient-centered, high-quality care.

Excellent work-life balance and a four-day work week option are highlighted. Expect 36 patient hours per week plus 4 admin hours, EMR EPIC integration, and involvement in academic affiliations with Yale New Haven Health System.

Qualifications

• MD or DO degree with ABIM-recognized internal medicine residency (three years minimum) or ABFM-recognized family medicine residency (three years minimum).
• Valid board certification in internal or family medicine.
• Valid Connecticut medical license (or in process).
• BLS certification or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate patients and treat acute and chronic illnesses.
• Order, perform, and interpret diagnostic tests.
• Involve patients and families in care decisions and create treatment plans.
• Collaborate with staff and other physicians to improve care delivery.
• Ensure proper documentation and billing/coding compliance.
• Provide interdepartmental medical consultation as requested.

Skills

ABIM Residency

ABFM Residency

Board Certification

CT Medical License

BLS Certification

Education

MD or DO

Job description

Overview

To be part of our organization, every employee should understand and share in the Yale New Haven Health System Vision, support our Mission, and live our Values. These values - integrity, patient-centered, respect, accountability, and compassion - must guide what we do, as individuals and professionals, every day.

• Busy, collegial practice of 4 physicians and 1 APRN, 1:1 provider to support staff model
• Seeking additional provider due to growth/demand
• BC/BE Required
• Excellent work/life balance, 36 patient hours/week, 4 admin hours, four-day work week available
• EMR: EPIC, AI scribe service imbedded
• Academic/Clinical Affiliate of Yale University School of Medicine
• Charming seaside community, minutes to the ocean/beaches, accessibility to NYC/New Haven metro area

Why Choose Yale New Haven Health?

Excellent work environment—Flexible schedules to ensure work-life balance. Keeping the patient at the center of everything we do, we focus on improving clinical care, outcomes, patient satisfaction, safety, value, clinical research, and education. Our efforts reach beyond the walls of our hospitals to care for our communities, too.

Career Advancement – Unlock your potential and embrace exciting opportunities for professional growth and career advancement within our esteemed healthcare system!

Compensation Package – Enjoy an enhanced compensation package, including a generous sign-on bonus, wRVU, and Quality incentive plans.

Relocation Assistance – We recognize how vital a smooth transition is, and with our relocation assistance, your journey can be seamless.

Benefits: Competitive salary, comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance. Pension plan matched tax-sheltered annuity plan and Roth contributions.

Employment Perks – Employee wellness initiatives and support programs. Professional development and continuing education opportunities. Yale New Haven Health includes Yale New Haven, Bridgeport, Greenwich, Lawrence + Memorial, and Westerly hospitals; several specialty networks; and Northeast Medical Group, a physician-led multi-specialty group with over 1,000 physician. Intriguing cities with something for everyone, whether you love arts, history, parks or delicious food.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate patients, and treat acute and chronic illnesses
• Orders, performs and interprets diagnostic tests
• Involves patients and their families in care and treatment decisions
• Creates treatment plans and completes orders in patient's charts
• Collaborates on improvements in care delivery and service with staff, other physicians and management
• Initiates appropriate specialty referrals
• Provides clinical information to the interdisciplinary team in a clear and timely manner
• Ensures that proper patient documentation is timely, accurate and complete
• Works with practice management to ensure proper compliance with billing, coding and CPT code assignment
• Achieves and maintains optimal patient access
• Provides interdepartmental medical consultation as requested
• Participates in the development of medical protocols, standard procedures and management of

Qualifications

• Degree of MD or DO with ABIM-recognized internal medicine residency (three years minimum) or ABFM-recognized family medicine residency (three years minimum)

Licensure

• Valid American Board certification in either internal medicine or family medicine and renewed (if needed) prior to expiration Valid and unrestricted Connecticut medical license BLS certification Valid DEA registration and Controlled Substance Certificate or in the process of obtaining.