Primary Care Provider - Physician
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
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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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.
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