PRIMARY CARE PROVIDER - MD

Charles River Community Health, Inc.; Massachusetts; On-site; USD 202,000 - 232,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical & Dental Insurance

Short & Long-term Disability Insurance

Generous Paid Time Off

Flexible Spending Account

Employee Assistance Program

Professional Development Opportunities

Job summary

Charles River Community Health, Inc. is seeking a full-time Primary Care Provider to deliver quality care in a diverse environment. The role involves managing a patient panel, providing holistic medical services, and collaborating with a multidisciplinary team.

Qualifications include an M.D. degree, residency in family medicine, and a commitment to serving underserved populations. Bilingual individuals are highly preferred, as strong communication skills are essential.

The organization offers competitive compensation, collaborative working conditions, and a commitment to diversity.

Qualifications

• Must hold a current Massachusetts medical and prescribing license.
• Experience in operational aspects of ambulatory family practice is preferred.
• Bilingual/bicultural candidates are highly regarded.

Responsibilities

• Provide holistic, evidence-based medical care services.
• Maintain a panel of a minimum of 1500 patients.
• Participate in co-management with other healthcare professionals.

Skills

Cultural competence

Communication skills

Emergency care knowledge

Patient Centered Medical Home experience

Spanish fluency

Portuguese fluency

Education

M.D. degree

Residency in family medicine, internal medicine, or pediatrics

Tools

EMR

Microsoft Office

Epic

Job description

Description

• CLASSIFICATION/STATUS: Exempt, Full Time, Permanent
• IMMEDIATE SUPERVISOR: Medical Director
• SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES: None
• PAY RANGE: Band J ($202,000 to $232,000 annual)

WHO YOU ARE

Primary Care Provider will work with a dedicated, committed, diverse group of nurse practitioners, MDs, DOs, and physician associates who collaborate with an energetic group of nurses, medical assistants, and a multidisciplinary team to provide quality care and patient-centered care coordination. The provider will serve racially, ethnically, and culturally diverse patients, requiring cultural competence.

YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES

• Perform holistic, evidence-based medical care services for health center patients.
• Evaluate, treat, and care for patients, write prescriptions, provide preventive health care advice and management, assess psychological impact of illness, and treat or appropriately refer patients for evaluation and treatment.
• Refer patients for specialty services, as appropriate, and provide documentation according to the health center’s procedures and follow up on results.
• Participate in co-management of a panel with team-based PA or NP.
• Participate in student and/or other clinical discipline training activities at the health center.
• Participate in the formation and evaluation of applicable clinical protocols.
• Carry a patient panel of a minimum of 1500 patients.
• Maintain continuity of care when patients utilize other health care facilities for referrals, laboratory, emergency room services, outpatient departments, specialty clinics, and inpatient services.
• Participate in staff meetings, including quality assurance and medical audit activities in keeping with the health center’s procedures.
• Participate in paid 24‑hour on‑call medical coverage for one week at a time about 1‑2 times per quarter.
• Must be willing to work one evening (until 7pm) weekly; occasional Saturdays may be required to cover CRCH staffing needs.
• Work collaboratively with other staff in meeting ACO quality goals, DPH accreditation, and other regulatory and/or funding requirements.
• Perform other related duties as assigned by Medical Director, your immediate supervisor, or designee.

YOUR QUALIFICATIONS, COMPETENCIES, TRAITS

• M.D. degree and completion of a residency in family medicine, internal medicine, or pediatrics required.
• Must be board‑eligible with a plan to become board‑certified or board‑certified in your chosen specialty.
• Must have a current Massachusetts medical and prescribing license as well as DEA.
• Must apply for and be granted privileges at affiliated hospital(s).
• Understanding of ambulatory family practice health care program administration and clinical operations preferred.
• Experience with Patient Centered Medical Home model and concepts preferred.
• Knowledge of and experience with EMR and Microsoft Office systems required, familiarity with Epic desired.
• Must be able to work out of either our Brighton or Waltham locations as needed.
• Fluency in Spanish and/or Portuguese a plus.
• Bilingual/bicultural preferred.
• Must have excellent communication skills, particularly with people from diverse cultures whose primary language is not English, with the ability to understand the community, population, and patients we serve.
• Participate in continuing medical education activities as required for licensure, and take exams as required by specialty board to maintain board certification.
• Must believe in the work we do at CRCH, with a strong passion to serve underserved populations in diverse settings.

OUR BENEFITS & PERKS

• Medical & Dental Insurance
• Short & Long‑term Disability Insurance
• Generous Paid Time Off
• Flexible Spending Account
• Employee Assistance Program
• Tickets at Work
• Health Reimbursement Arrangement
• Travel Reimbursement
• Professional Development Opportunities
• Solid track record of developing and promoting employees internally

Charles River Community Health is strongly committed to diversity and a workplace environment that respects, appreciates and values employee differences and similarities. By providing and supporting a work culture that fosters and builds upon diversity and its strengths, CRCH will better serve our local communities and continue to provide quality patient care and services.

CRCH is an employment at-will organization and an equal opportunity employer committed to maintaining a work and learning environment free from discrimination on the basis of sex, race, color, religion, national origin, pregnancy, gender identity, sexual orientation, marital/civil union status, ancestry, place of birth, age, citizenship status, veteran status, political affiliation, genetic information or disability, as defined and required by state and federal laws. Additionally, CRCH prohibits retaliation against an applicant or employee because he or she has engaged in protected activity under the statutes prohibiting discrimination in the workplace.