Perm - Physician – Family Medicine – North Central, MA
Job at a glance
Job description
Join a mission-driven, non-profit Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC) dedicated to providing compassionate, quality care to North Central Massachusetts. We are seeking a full-time Family Medicine Physician to provide comprehensive primary care to a diverse patient panel. This is an opportunity to practice in a collaborative, multi-site environment that integrates behavioral health, dental, and specialty services.
-Schedule: Full-time; primary care focused with the potential to pick up Urgent Care shifts.
-Locations: Choice of five sites across Fitchburg, Gardner, and Leominster, MA.
-Team: Collaborative model working alongside Nurse Practitioners, Clinical Psychologists, and a full support staff.
-Mission: Providing care regardless of income or insurance status across 36 communities.
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Sign-On Bonus: $30,000 (For Full-Time; eligible if not through a recruiter).
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Relocation Assistance: Up to $5,000 reimbursement.
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Loan Repayment: Up to $25,000 annually for the first 5 years (subject to eligibility based on other federal/state forgiveness programs).
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Professional Allowance: $3,500 annually for CME/Professional expenses.
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Reimbursements: 100% coverage for MD License, DEA, and MCSR renewals.
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Insurance: Medical, dental, and vision; 100% paid Life/AD&D and Long-Term Disability.
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Retirement: 401k and 457 plans available.
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Time Off: Generous vacation, personal, and sick time.
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Perks: Employee Assistance Program (EAP), discounts on travel, entertainment, and cell service, and regular company team-building events.
Job Responsibilities
-Manage a continuous panel of patients within a team-based, collaborative care model.
-Prescribe medications and treatment regimens; manage drug dosages and patient education.
-Coordinate patient care activities with nursing and clinical support staff.
-Refer patients to internal specialists (Optometry, Podiatry, Behavioral Health) and external components as needed.
-Participate in the shared On-Call coverage rotation.
-Advise and train subordinate clinical professionals or students in your area of expertise.
-Participate in health promotion, disease prevention, and quality improvement programs.
Qualifications
-Board Certification: Board Certified or Board Eligible in Family Medicine.
-Licensure: Current licensure by the Massachusetts Board of Registration in Medicine.
-Certifications: ACLS or CPR/AED certified; Current DEA, DEA-X, and Massachusetts Controlled Substance (MCSR) licensure.
-Credentialing: Eligible for unrestricted health center and hospital privileges at affiliated facilities.
-Communication: Effective verbal and written communication skills for a diverse clinical team
-Visa Support: H1B and J1 visa candidates are eligible to apply.
Working Hours
-On-Call: Participation in the group after-hours rotation.
-Placement: Full-time permanent position
Skills
-Strong clinical leadership and the ability to mentor clinical students/subordinates.
-Collaborative mindset to work across a highly integrated multi-specialty FQHC network.