New Bedford Community Health Center is Hiring a Primary Care Physician - Outpatient Near New Bedford, MA
Position Title: Primary Care Physician (MD/DO)Department: Women’s Health Hours Needed: 24-40 per week Clinic Hours: Weekdays 7:30AM-7:00PM, Saturdays 8:00AM-4:30PMNew Bedford Community Health (NBCH) is Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC) dedicated to providing comprehensive, innovative primary care and office-based women’s health care services to diverse and underserved female patient populations in New Bedford, MA; a fantastic outpatient opportunity for a board certified/eligible Family Medicine or Internal Medicine physician who’s passionate about healthcare for Women. Under the general supervision of the Medical Director/Chief Medical Officer, you will be responsible for:
Comprehensive outpatient primary care services including treatment of acute and chronic illness, preventive services, gender-specific screenings, and mental health services
Well-woman annual exams, birth control counseling & management
Reviewing medical histories, interpreting diagnostic tests and labs
Managing complex medical issues within the scope of internal/family medicine practices
Diagnosing patient injury/illness and providing appropriate treatment and education
Facilitating appropriate utilization of the healthcare system and appropriate follow-up care
Establishing collaborative practices with members of team
Communicating with referring clinicians/facilities to ensure effective integration of care
Required Education
Current and unrestricted Massachusetts Physician License (MD/DO)
Active DEA and Massachusetts Controlled Substance Registration
Board Certification/Board Eligible in: Internal Medicine or Family Medicine
Current BLS/CPR Certification
Other Preferred Skills & Qualifications
Interest or experience in community and public health preferred
Comfortable with supporting LGBTQ population as well as individuals with substance use disorders
Commitment and interest in working with multi-cultural and impoverished populations
Primary or secondary language skills in Spanish or Portuguese (not required)
Opportunity Highlights
Flexible work schedule (one late weekday and/or rotating Saturdays)
Light Practice Call
Generous Earned Time off: 40 days of paid time off per year (28 days of annual leave plus 12 paid holidays per year)
CME allowance plus time off
Malpractice Insurance – Federal Tort Claims Act (FTCA)
Paid License, DEA, and CSR renewals
Retirement savings plan (403b) with match
Medical benefits available upon date of hire
Dental, Vision, Disability insurance
HRSA, Mass League and PSLF Loan Program eligibility
Tuition assistance and relocation assistance when meeting eligibility requirements
New Bedford Community Health values a diverse workplace and strongly encourages women, people of color, LGBTQ individuals, people with disabilities, members of ethnic minorities, foreign-born residents, and veterans to apply. New Bedford Community Health is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against based on race, color, sex, national origin, religion, age, genetic information, disability, veteran status, or any other lawfully protected status. EOE/AA/M/F/D/V