The Primary Care Physician provides comprehensive outpatient medical services as part of a collaborative healthcare team, ensuring high-quality, patient-centered care across all age groups.
Core Responsibilities
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Deliver primary care services with sound medical judgment, independence, and collaboration.
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Maintain strong clinical competence, including appropriate referrals, hospital admissions, and prescriptions.
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Utilize evidence-based protocols for preventive, acute, and chronic care management.
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Communicate effectively with patients, families, and healthcare staff.
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Document all encounters accurately and in a timely manner within the electronic medical record.
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Supervise mid-level providers as needed and collaborate with multidisciplinary staff.
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Participate in on-call, hospital, and nursing home duties as assigned.
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Uphold patient privacy, respect individual healthcare choices, and deliver culturally sensitive care.
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Demonstrate accountability, professionalism, and punctuality.
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Engage in ongoing professional development and quality improvement initiatives.
Qualifications
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MD or DO from an accredited institution.
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Completion of an accredited residency in Internal Medicine.
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Board Certified or Board Eligible in specialty.
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Licensed (or eligible for licensure) to practice medicine in Massachusetts.
Preferred Experience
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Prior experience in a primary care or community health setting.
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Familiarity with electronic medical records and managed care systems.
Additional Requirements
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Strong organizational and interpersonal skills.
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Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
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Physical ability to meet the demands of outpatient clinical practice.