Primary Care Provider - Physician

Community Health Programs, Inc.; Pittsfield (MA); On-site; USD 195,000 - 225,500; Full time

Job summary

A community-focused healthcare organization in Pittsfield is seeking a dedicated full-time Physician to provide comprehensive care and support health promotion efforts. Candidates must hold a medical degree, complete residency, and possess an active Massachusetts medical license. This role offers a competitive salary between $195,000 and $225,500 per year, with responsibilities including routine and emergency care. Join a committed team in serving the community and advancing public health initiatives.

Qualifications

• Graduation from an accredited medical school.
• Completion of an accredited residency.
• Licensing through the USMLE.
• Active and unrestricted Massachusetts medical license.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive and continuing care including clinic care.
• Participate in practice call schedule and maintain certifications.
• Support CHP’s mission and be a community ambassador.

Skills

Communication Skills

Teamwork

Problem Solving

Customer Service

Time Management

Knowledge of HIPAA

Education

Medical School Graduation

Completion of an Accredited Residency

Specialty Board Certification

Active Massachusetts Medical License

Job description

ABOUT THE ORGANIZATION

Community Health Programs is a network of health centers and caring professionals that provide outstanding primary and preventive care for patients of all ages.

What's truly unique to CHP is our broad spectrum of support services that extend beyond medical and dental issues to strengthen families and improve children's well-being.

The region is a federally designated rural community and a Medically Underserved Population Area.

Community Health Programs embraces its role as a nonprofit health care provider and community partner. We are a leader in the communities we serve by providing high quality healthcare, dental services, wellness education and family support services. CHP outreach provides free health screenings, insurance enrollment assistance as well as information so people can learn how to take better care of themselves and their families.

Salary: $195,000 - $225,500 / year

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.

POSITION REQUIREMENTS

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

Physical Requirements

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FULL-TIME/PART-TIME

Full-Time

POSITION

Physician

EXEMPT/NON-EXEMPT

Exempt

LOCATION

MA, Pittsfield, CHP Neighborhood Health Center

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.