Family Practice - Without OB Physician

Description:A mission-driven Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC) in Connecticut is seeking a Primary Care Physician (MD or DO) to join its outpatient clinical team. This role provides the opportunity to deliver comprehensive, evidence-based primary care to patients across the lifespan while working within a collaborative, multidisciplinary care model.Reporting to the Medical Director, this physician will provide direct patient care, support coordinated and integrated services, and play a meaningful role in training future family physicians to serve diverse, multicultural, and underserved populations. Precepting opportunities are also available for those who are interested.Job ResponsibilitiesProvide comprehensive outpatient primary care services for patients of all ages, from pediatrics through geriatricsConduct patient evaluations, including medical histories, physical exams, diagnostic testing, and follow-up careDiagnose and manage acute, chronic, and complex medical conditionsPrescribe medications and treatment plans in accordance with Connecticut state regulations and clinical guidelinesEducate patients on disease prevention, health maintenance, diet, activity, and lifestyle modificationsRefer patients to specialists or higher levels of care as clinically appropriateDocument patient encounters thoroughly and accurately in the medical recordParticipate in quality improvement initiatives, utilization reviews, and quality assurance activitiesCollaborate with clinical and operational teams to support efficient, coordinated patient careParticipate in on-call rotation as requiredSupport Accountable Care Organization (ACO) activities and population health initiativesContribute to the training and mentorship of future family physiciansQualificationsMD or DO from an accredited medical schoolCompletion of an accredited residency program in an appropriate specialtyBoard Certified or Board Eligible preferredActive, unrestricted Connecticut medical licenseValid federal and state controlled substance licensesExperience in an outpatient primary care or community health setting preferredStrong interest in serving low-income, multicultural, and underserved patient populationsAbility to work effectively within a multidisciplinary team environmentWorking knowledge of ICD-10, CPT, and HCPCS coding preferredPractice Environment & ExpectationsOutpatient, community-based primary care settingTeam-based model with strong clinical supportMay require travel between clinic sites within the service areaParticipation in quality, policy, and workflow development activitiesCommitment to the mission, vision, and values of community healthSkills & Focus AreasFamily Medicine / Primary CareChronic Disease ManagementPreventive CarePopulation HealthQuality ImprovementTeam-Based CareCare Coordination