Primary Care Provider - Physician

Witt/Kieffer; Pittsfield (MA); On-site; USD 195,000 - 226,000; Full time

Job summary

Community Health Programs (CHP) in Massachusetts seeks a Physician to join a dedicated team delivering comprehensive primary care in a Federally Qualified Health Center. You will provide routine and emergency clinic care, support health promotion and preventive medicine, and adhere to CHP policies and compliance standards; board certification and MA medical license are required.

Ideal candidates have 3+ years of practice and bilingual English/Spanish preferred.

Qualifications

• Graduation from an accredited medical school.
• Completion of an accredited residency.
• Licensing through the USMLE (Massachusetts license required).
• Active and unrestricted Massachusetts medical license.
• Specialty board certification or obtaining such within one year of hire.

Responsibilities

• Participate in the practice call schedule.
• Maintain board certification.
• Maintain required certifications including BLS and PALS.
• Maintain patient records in the electronic health record in a timely fashion.
• Submit patient charges in a timely fashion.
• Support CHP's mission, vision and values.

Skills

Bilingual English/Spanish

Customer service

Verbal & Written Communication

Organizational skills

Teamwork

HIPAA knowledge

Professional ethics

Education

MD/DO from accredited medical school

Residency completed

Massachusetts medical license

Board certification or within 1 year of hire

Job description

About the Organization

Community Health Programs (CHP) is a mission-driven, nonprofit network of health centers dedicated to nurturing and inspiring healthy lives for people throughout the Berkshires. Our mission guides everything we do: delivering exceptional, compassionate health care and family services that strengthen individuals, families, and our entire community.

As a Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC), CHP is uniquely positioned to ensure access to high-quality, comprehensive care for all – regardless of insurance status or ability to pay. Serving a federally designated rural and Medically Underserved Population Area, we work to remove barriers and advance health equity across our region.

Our network provides adult and pediatric primary care, women's health, dental, nutrition, and behavioral health support. Beyond clinical care, our Family Services team supports thousands of families across the region with programs that help meet essential needs and reduce barriers that impact health and well-being.

At CHP, our mission is to provide access to health care for everyone.

Salary

$195,000- $225,500 / year

Description

The Physician will join a dedicated team of healthcare providers and will provide comprehensive and continuing care. This will include routine and emergency clinic care, support of health promotion and preventative medicine. This person will support CHP’s mission, vision, and values and will adhere to compliance protocols as well as CHP’s policies and procedures.

Physician Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Participate in the practice call schedule


• Maintain board certification


• Maintain all other required certifications including BLS and PALS


• Maintain patient medical records within the electronic health record in a timely fashion


• Submit patient charges in a timely fashion


• Support the mission, vision and values of CHP


• Be a community ambassador for CHP


• Abide by all human resource policies including those pertaining to professional behavior


• Participate in practice and organizational meetings and events in a positive, collaborative, and supportive manner


• Be a supportive and collaborative practice partner


• Provide constructive guidance and feedback to colleagues and organization


• Participate in the peer review program


• Supervise colleagues as needed

Competencies

• Subject Matter Expert
  
  
  
  • Is a subject matter expert and keeps knowledge current by attending required trainings and meetings.
  
  
  • Knowledge of and respect for HIPAA regulations.
  
  
  • Develops innovative approaches and ideas.
  
  
  
  


• Business Acumen
  
  
  
  • Understands business implications of decisions; Aligns work with strategic goals.
  
  
  • Sets and achieves challenging goals.
  
  
  
  


• Teamwork
  
  
  
  • Balances team and individual responsibilities.
  
  
  • Exhibits objectivity and openness to others' views.
  
  
  • Gives and welcomes feedback.
  
  
  • Contributes to building a positive team spirit.
  
  
  
  


• Excellent customer service and interpersonal skills
  
  
  
  • Highest degree of professionalism and ethics
    
    
    
    • Handles issues with tact and diplomacy.
    
    
    • Reacts well under pressure; Accepts responsibility for own actions.
    
    
    • Upholds organizational values
    
    
    
    
  
  
  • Responds to requests for service and assistance; Meets commitments.
  
  
  • Takes initiative, follows through, and manages different tasks with quick turn‑around time.
  
  
  • Works well under pressure, and with minimal supervision.
  
  
  
  


• Organizational skills
  
  
  
  • Follows CHP policies and procedures.
  
  
  • Completes administrative tasks correctly and on time.
  
  
  • Excellent time‑management skills.
  
  
  
  


• Verbal and Written Communication Skills
  
  
  
  • Prepares and presents statistical and other reports oral or written as required.
  
  
  
  

Essential Skills and Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Qualifications

• Graduation from an accredited medical school


• Completion of an accredited residency


• Licensing through the USMLE


• Active and unrestricted Massachusetts medical license


• Specialty board certification or obtaining such within one year of hire

Experience

• Prefer previous practice experience of 3 or more years


• Prefer bilingual in English and Spanish

EOE Statement

We are an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.

Position is currently accepting applications.

This position is currently accepting applications.