Family Physician

Job Description

Position Overview

The Staff Physician provides comprehensive, patient-centered Family Medicine care within a busy Federally Qualified Health Center. This role delivers full-spectrum primary care services across the lifespan including assessment, diagnosis, management of acute and chronic conditions, preventive care, and routine health maintenance. The Physician works collaboratively with advanced practice providers, nursing staff, behavioral health, and care coordination teams to ensure high-quality, culturally responsive care for a diverse patient population with multiple co-morbidities. While not a leadership position, the Physician may supervise or precept students, residents, or new providers in accordance with organizational guidelines. This role upholds all regulatory, quality, and performance expectations associated with FQHC practice.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

Clinical Care

• Provides comprehensive Family Medicine services, including diagnosis, treatment, and management of acute and chronic health conditions across pediatric, adult, and geriatric populations.
• Conducts detailed patient histories, performs complete physical examinations, and documents findings accurately in the EHR.
• Orders, performs, and interprets diagnostic tests such as laboratory studies, radiologic imaging, and electrocardiograms.
• Develops and implements individualized treatment plans, prescribes medications consistent with state scope of practice, and ensures continuity of care through follow-up and ongoing management.
• Performs routine and urgent care procedures including immunizations, injections, basic wound care, suturing, splinting, and infection management.
• Provides preventive and wellness care, including screenings, annual physicals, immunization counseling, chronic disease education, and risk-reduction guidance.
• Recognizes behavioral health needs and arranges appropriate referrals or interventions in collaboration with the behavioral health team.
• Provides emergency stabilization and medical intervention when clinically appropriate.
• Participates in the planning and development of Family Medicine services and evidence-based protocols within the scope of the department.

Collaboration & Care Coordination

Education, Supervision, and Precepting (Non-Leadership)

This reflects educational responsibilities only—not managerial oversight.

Professional Expectations

Education & Training

Certificates

Experience