Medical Doctor

Job Description

Company Description

Annandale Family Medicine is a reputable medical practice located at 7617 Little River Tpke #710 in Annandale, Virginia. Our practice is dedicated to providing comprehensive family medical care to the local community. We emphasize a patient-centered approach to health care and strive to deliver high-quality medical services.

Annandale Family Medicine (AFM) In-Home Program (IHP) Medic Roles / Responsibilities

This is a full-time hybrid role for a Medical Doctor. The Medical Doctor will be responsible for diagnosing, treating, and managing a wide variety of illnesses and medical conditions. They will perform routine check-ups, order and interpret diagnostic tests, prescribe medications, and provide preventive care. The role is primarily based in Annandale, VA, but some work-from-home tasks are acceptable.

Practicing primary care medicine, including assessment and treatment of existing and / or new acute medical conditions, under the supervision of AFM providers.

Initiating the chronic care phase once acute medical conditions are stabilized, which may include but not be limited to : chronic care management (CCM) initiation, social determinants of health (SDOH) identification, care gap closure, and quality measure achievement.

Establish meaningful connections with patients and staff, ensuring all applicable teammates are engaged in the care process

Leverage any and all applicable technology.

Core Roles / Responsibilities

1. Patient Assessment & Monitoring

Perform comprehensive home visits (vital signs, physical assessments, medication review).

Identify early signs of deterioration in chronic conditions (e.g., CHF, COPD, diabetes, hypertension).

Document and communicate findings to supervising providers.

2. Preventive & Primary Care Support (including CCM and SDOH)

Administer vaccinations, point-of-care testing, wound care, and basic labs (blood glucose, cholesterol, INR, etc.).

Provide medication reconciliation and check for adherence or side effects.

Educate patients and caregivers on disease management, nutrition, and lifestyle changes.

3. Acute Care Diversion

Respond to non-emergent complaints that would otherwise result in unnecessary ER or 911 calls.

Stabilize patients at home when safe (e.g., dehydration, mild asthma exacerbation, minor infections).

Coordinate with telehealth physicians for expanded scope and prescriptions.

4. Care Coordination & Navigation

Act as a liaison between patients, families, primary care, specialists, home health agencies, and social workers.

Refer to community resources (behavioral health, housing, food support, addiction services).

Help with post-discharge follow-ups to reduce readmissions.

5. Mental & Behavioral Health Support

Conduct mental health screenings (e.g., depression, anxiety, substance use).

Provide crisis intervention and connect patients to behavioral health providers.

Support adherence to psychiatric medication regimens.

6. Documentation & Quality Improvement

Use EMRs to document visits, interventions, and care plans.

Collect data for program evaluation (e.g., hospital readmission rates, avoided ER visits).

Participate in quality assurance and training for continuous improvement.

Typical Scope of Practice (Depending on Training & Oversight)

IV access, blood draws, EKGs.

Medication administration (per protocol and medical direction).

Wound care and suture removal.

Oxygen therapy, nebulizer treatments.

Telemedicine facilitation with remote providers.

Qualifications

• Medical degree (MD or DO) and valid state medical license
• Experience in diagnosing and treating a comprehensive range of medical conditions
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills to effectively interact with patients and healthcare staff
• Ability to perform and interpret diagnostic tests
• Proficiency in electronic health records (EHR) systems
• Commitment to continuing education and staying updated with medical advancements
• Board certification in Family Medicine or Internal Medicine preferred
• CPR and Basic Life Support (BLS) certification