Family Medicine Physician (MD / DO)

Job Description

Ranked one of Tennessee’s top places to work, MHC is a rare and special place where outstanding company culture is intentional. Where clients and associates are treated the same, as equals. Mental Health Cooperative, Inc. (MHC) was formed in 1993 to serve individuals with severe and persistent mental illness. Since then, we have expanded our services to children and adolescents with severe emotional disorders across Middle and East Tennessee.

Our sole purpose is to support and treat those challenged with serious mental illness and poverty. Although based out of Nashville, we serve several communities across middle and East Tennessee with satellite offices in Antioch, Gallatin, Dickson, Columbia, Cleveland, Murfreesboro, Clarksville, Cookeville, Chattanooga, and Memphis.

If you are interested in joining a team that is caring, collaborative, innovative and energizing this might be a great place for you!

Position Summary : The Family Medicine Physician delivers high-quality, patient-centered comprehensive care to adults in an integrated healthcare clinic. This role emphasizes a holistic approach to wellness, coordination with behavioral health and specialty services, and a commitment to improving health outcomes within a collaborative, team-based environment.

Schedule : Mon-Fri, 8a-4 : 30p

Position Responsibilities

• Provide high quality medical care in accordance with recognized standards of care.
• Supervise mid-level providers and Medical Assistants ensuring the care team delivers high-quality care consistent with their professional responsibilities and clinical guidelines.
• Adhere to clinic hours of operation, accepting consumers during scheduled hours in alignment with IHC’s established work schedule.
• Conduct comprehensive patient assessments, including physical exams, health histories, and diagnostic tests (e.g., lab work); diagnose and treat a wide range of acute and chronic conditions.
• Provide preventative care (e.g., vaccinations, screenings, health counseling), develop personalized treatment plans, prescribe medications, refer for imaging or to specialist as needed, and monitor patient responses to treatments.
• Complete clinical documentation, including lab results, diagnostic imaging results refill requests, and other relevant patient records, in a timely manner that is consistent with agency standards.
• Maintain accurate and timely medical records for all consumers examined.
• Offer consulting services to other providers involved in consumer care to ensure proper integration of care.
• Collaborate with MHC team to identify and close gaps in care for consumers in the IHC practice.
• Provides health education and counseling as appropriate to consumers and their support system.
• Offer on-going education and consultation with behavioral health providers, care managers, and nurses.
• Assist in the development and implementation of clinical protocols related to primary care and preventative care.

Essential Skills And Experience

Essential Requirements For The Position

Core Competencies

Clinical Skills

Communication

colleagues and staff.

Time Management / Organization

interactions.

Reporting To This Position

BENEFITS : Mental Health Cooperative offers a full comprehensive benefit plan for you to participate in. The following products are available :

Mental Health Cooperative embraces inclusion, diversity and equal opportunity. We're committed to building a team that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. Mental Health Cooperative is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, disability, age, or other legally protected status.