PRIMARY CARE PROVIDER - MD in Brighton

CLASSIFICATION/STATUS: Exempt, Full Time, Permanent

IMMEDIATE SUPERVISOR: Medical Director

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES: None

PAY RANGE: Band J ($202,000 to $232,000 annual)

YOUR ROLE & IMPACT: The mission of Charles River Community Health (CRCH) is to partner with individuals and families so they can thrive and lead healthier lives by delivering comprehensive, integrated, and equitable primary healthcare. The Primary Care Provider will work with a diverse group of nurse practitioners, MDs, DOs, and physician associates, collaborating with nurses, medical assistants, and a multidisciplinary team to provide quality care and patient-centered care coordination. Cultural competence is required as the provider will work with racially, ethnically, and culturally diverse patients and staff.

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 and provide documentation according to the health center’s procedures.
• 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.
• Participate in staff meetings, including quality assurance and medical audit activities.
• Participate in paid 24-hour on-call medical coverage for one week at a time about 1-2 times per quarter.
• 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 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.
• 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.
• Participate in continuing medical education activities as required for licensure.
• Must believe in the work we do at CRCH, with a strong passion to serve underserved populations.

WHO WE ARE & WHAT WE DO: Charles River Community Health’s mission is to partner with individuals and families to deliver comprehensive, integrated, and equitable primary healthcare. CRCH provides medical, pharmacy, dental, behavioral health, optical, and vision services to diverse underserved local communities, serving over 13,500 patients annually.

OUR PROMISE: If you are passionate about providing service excellence in a mission-driven, team-oriented, and progressive organisation, you will find your career as Primary Care Provider rewarding and impactful!

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

Charles River Community Health is committed to diversity and a workplace environment that respects, appreciates, and values employee differences and similarities.