Family Medicine Physician in Bradford, PA

Are you a family medicine physician interested in a NHSC Loan Repayment Program?

Are you a family medicine physician interested in flexible scheduling (part-time or full-time)?

Universal Primary Care is a Federally Qualified Healthcare Center (FQHC) and provides NHSC Loan Forgiveness, visa opportunities, and many more positive features of being a FQHC and may be the ideal place for you!

Job Summary

The Family Medicine Physician is responsible for providing medical care to people of all ages; responsible for treating, testing, diagnosing, and monitoring diseases and providing general care to community members.

Responsibilities

• Provide compassionate, appropriate and effective clinical care for patients of all ages.
• 100% outpatient care if not providing OB services.
• Maintain good quality medical records.
• Work within a team collaborative model at a Patient Centered Medical Home.
• Advocate for quality care on behalf of patients and the organization.
• Provide care and treatment.
• Diagnose, treat, and monitor diseases, disorders, and conditions.
• Prescribe appropriate medications to treat patients in accordance with standardized procedures and company policy.
• Perform pap smears, pelvic and breast exams.
• Conduct mood and emotional well-being assessments during post-partum appointment.
• Collaborate and consult with other medical and nonmedical personnel.
• Effectively monitor patients' progress throughout treatment plan and care, and provide continuous improvement on patient outcomes.
• Educate patients on the importance of treatment plans and communicate side effects and risks of medications prescribed.
• Educate patients on disease prevention and health.
• Demonstrate effective and detailed written documentation skills.
• Conduct routine check-up appointments and maintain follow-up throughout
• Demonstrate excellent customer service and communication with patients.
• Able to multitask and manage assigned projects and tasks as directed.
• All other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

Education, Training, and Experience Required

• MD/DO degree.
• Successful completion of family medicine residency.
• Licensed in the state of New York and/or Pennsylvania or willingness to obtain licensure.
• Board Certified or Board Eligible.
• DEA Certification required.
• Ability to demonstrate excellent independent judgment, problem-solving, analytical, and collaborative skills in order to organize and prioritize multiple tasks, providing patient-centered leadership and direction.
• Must have the emotional intelligence that may include, but not limited to, patience, sensitivity, and the compassion to work with patients that may be stressed, anxious, and difficult.
• Ability to work as a team.
• Must have strong computer skills.
• Must demonstrate detailed, effective writing/documentation and verbal skills.

Why Us?

• Flexible schedules for a work/life balance.
• Part-time employment if desired.
• A wonderful opportunity to help those who are disadvantaged and underserved.
• Affordable housing (median home purchase price $100,000 - $110,000 as of December 2023).
• Low cost of living, 25% lower than the national cost of living.
• Excellent schools depending upon where you choose to live and outstanding private schools.
• Many activities for adults and children including baseball, skiing, golfing, karate, swimming, etc.
• Malpractice insurance covered with FTCA and would you have no malpractice tail.
• Outstanding physician support.

More about Our Benefits Package

• Health, Vision, and Dental Insurance.
• Short and Long Term Disability.
• Paid Holidays and CME Time.
• 28 Paid Time Off Days per year.
• CME Allowance.
• Relocation Assistance.
• 403(b) Retirement Plan with up to a 4% employer match.
• Malpractice Insurance at no cost (FTCA).
• Qualify for the NHSC Loan Repayment Program.

Benefits of living in Western New York or Northwest Pennsylvania

• Convenient and scenic commutes without the hassle of traffic.
• Numerous golf clubs across the area.
• Numerous local, state, and national parks across the area.
• Camping and trails.
• Zippo/Case Museum.
• Close to Allegheny River and Letchworth State Park.
• Short drive (less than 3.5 hours) to Buffalo, NY; Rochester, NY; Erie, PA; Pittsburgh, PA; State College, PA.
• Many opportunities in the communities for church and volunteer activities.
• A family-friendly community that has kept the quaint "small town" charm.
• Bradford, PA is located about 80 miles from Buffalo, NY and 150 miles from Pittsburgh, PA.

Everyone is welcome here. UPC is an equal opportunity employer.