Primary Care Physician

Bread For The City; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

Bread for the City is seeking a Primary Care Physician committed to delivering high-quality healthcare to underserved communities. You will perform comprehensive care, collaborate with a dedicated team, and engage in community health initiatives. Join us in making a difference in the lives of those who need it most.

Qualifications

• M.D. or D.O degree with a valid DC medical license.
• Experience in family medicine desired.
• Skills in collaboration with volunteers and staff.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive primary care services.
• Diagnose, treat, and refer patients as needed.
• Supervise students in training and participate in clinical meetings.

Skills

Collaboration

Patient Care

Diagnosis

Education

DC medical license

Board eligible or board certified in family medicine

Current CPR certificate

Tools

Google Organization & Productivity Tools

Job description

The mission of Bread for the City is to help Washington, DC residents living with low income to develop the power to determine the future of their own communities. We provide food, clothing, medical care, and legal and social services to reduce the burden of poverty. We seek justice through community organizing and public advocacy. We work to uproot racism, a major cause of poverty. We are committed to treating our clients with the dignity and respect that all people deserve.

Position Profile :

Provide the full scope of primary care services which fall under his / her field of training, including but not limited to diagnosis, treatment, coordination of care, preventive care and health maintenance to patients. In addition, a Primary Care Physician is a member of the Bread for the City team. In that capacity they are expected to be familiar with the philosophy, goals and objectives of Bread and work collaboratively to achieve them.

• Obtain health history and perform physical examinations;
• Diagnose, treat, refer when indicated and provide preventive care to all
• Review incoming reports (e.g. lab, x-ray, EKG) and follow-up in a timely

manner;

• Comply with the Infection Control plan which includes personally utilizing

universal precautions;

• Ensure compliance by support staff;
• Participate in peer review, quality assurance, provider meetings, and other

clinical meetings;

• Assist in updating protocols and principles of practice as requested;
• Provide support to other clinical staff as part of a team approach to provide

quality care to patients;

• Supervise students in training as assigned by the Medical Director.

Requirements / Qualifications :

• Current DC medical license;
• Current DEA certificate;
• Board eligible or board certified in family medicine;
• Current cardiopulmonary resuscitation certificate (CPR).
• Ability to work with volunteers in a professional and collaborative manner;
• Familiarity with Google Organization & Productivity Tools (Gmail, Google Docs, Calendar)

and / or ability to learn new technology;

systems;

• Willingness to learn and carry out Bread for the City’s commitments to building a socially just, racially equitable, and gender affirming culture. We define racial equity as a world where life outcomes, life chances, and life experiences cannot be predicted by race. We define a gender affirming culture as spaces that make people feel radically comfortable and safer expressing their gender identity, especially for trans and gender non-conforming people. We see racial equity work as inherently tied to all other forms of anti-oppression work; we are building a community that prioritizes Black, Indigenous, and all People of the Global Majority, DC natives, transgender and gender non-conforming people, disabled people, and all historically oppressed and marginalized people at Bread and beyond.

Bread for the City is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, national origin, ancestry, age, marital status, sexual orientation, family responsibility, physical or mental disability, medical condition, status as a veteran, or any other category protected by applicable federal, state, or local law, except where a bona fide occupational qualification applies.

To apply :

You must complete an application through Bread for the City’s ADP portal. Click here to review available openings and click on "Primary Care Physician" position. Then select "apply" at the top right hand corner to register for a login and apply for the position. Please upload a resume and cover letter that speaks to your interest and qualifications through this online application process. Your application will not be considered complete unless it includes a cover letter. Only those candidates selected for interviews will be contacted. No phone calls.

Benefits :

Please visit https : / / breadforthecity.org / work -with-us / and scroll down to review our employee health benefits and health insurance plans.

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