Greater New Bedford Health Ctr
Primary Care Physician, with Infectious Disease
Greater New Bedford Health Ctr, New Bedford, Massachusetts, us, 02746
Job Details
LevelExperienced
Job LocationNew Bedford MA - New Bedford, MA
Position TypeFull-Time/Part-Time
Education LevelGraduate Degree
Travel PercentageNone
Job ShiftAny
Job CategoryHealth Care
Primary Care Physician, with Infectious DiseaseFull-Time Flexible Schedule. No Hospital Rounds or Call.Clinic Hours: Weekdays 8:00AM-7:00PM, Saturdays 8:00AM-4:30PM
POSITION OVERVIEWNBCH is seeking a Family Medicine/Internal Medicine (MD or DO) with an interest in working in a fast-paced multidisciplinary Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC) community health setting in downtown New Bedford, Massachusetts. Your primary care panel will have a focus on infectious disease and will include caring for patients with HIV/AIDS, Hepatitis C, and latent TB in addition to the usual primary care mix. You will join a full staff of nurses, CHWs, MA's, providers, and Ryan White program administers, all committed to serving the diverse and underserved patient populations in New Bedford, including immigrants, members of the LGBTQIA+ community and individuals living with HIV/AIDS.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
Commitment to providing compassionate and comprehensive outpatient primary care treatment and services related to HIV/AIDS, Hepatitis, Tuberculosis prevention and treatmentProvide continuity of chronic care management including but not limited to well visits, sick visits, hospital follow-ups, immunizations, STI and common infections treatment and educationOrder, interpret and evaluate diagnostic findings, medical plans and treatment follow-upManaging complex medical issues within the scope of internal medicine and family medicine practices
Required Education:• Minimum of two (2) years of clinical experience• Current and unrestricted Massachusetts Medical License• Active DEA and Massachusetts Controlled Substance Registration• Board Certification/Board Eligible in: Internal Medicine or Family Medicine• Current BLS/CPR Certification• AAHIVM Certification (must obtain within 18 months of hire)
Other Skills & Qualifications:• Experience or interest in treating and diagnosing HIV/AIDS and other infectious diseases such as Hepatitis C/B, LTBI, and syphilis in an outpatient Primary Care FQHC setting• Comfortable supporting LGBTQ+ population• Comfortable working with individuals with substance use disorders. Experience providing medication assisted treatment (MAT) is preferred.• Commitment and interest in working with multi-cultural and impoverished populations• Primary or Secondary language skills in: Portuguese or Spanish (not required)• Strong eMR systems experience
What We Offer:• Collaborative & supportive work environment• Flexible work schedule (one late weekday and/or rotating Saturdays)• No hospital rounding or call, light practice calls only (rotating schedule)• Generous Earned Time off: 40 days of paid time-off per year (including 12 paid holidays)• CME allowance Plus time off• Malpractice Insurance - Federal Tort Claims Act (FTCA)• Paid License, DEA, and CSR renewals• Retirement savings plan (403b) with match• Medical benefits available upon date of hire• Dental, Vision, Disability insurance• HRSA, Mass League and PSLF Loan Program eligibility• HPSA Score = 19 [Location ID: 7586318445]• H1/J1 Visa Sponsorship• Bonus & Incentive Opportunities• Relocation Assistance
New Bedford Community Health (NBCH) is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate our inclusive work environment and encourage people of all backgrounds and perspectives to apply. Women, people of color, LGBTQIA+ individuals, people with different abilities, members of ethnic minorities, foreign-born residents, and veterans are strongly encouraged to apply. We are committed to having an inclusive and transparent environment where every voice is heard and acknowledged. NBCH does not discriminate based on race, color, sex, national origin, religion, age, genetic information, disability, veteran status, or any other lawfully protected status. EOE/AA/M/F/D/V
LevelExperienced
Job LocationNew Bedford MA - New Bedford, MA
Position TypeFull-Time/Part-Time
Education LevelGraduate Degree
Travel PercentageNone
Job ShiftAny
Job CategoryHealth Care
Primary Care Physician, with Infectious DiseaseFull-Time Flexible Schedule. No Hospital Rounds or Call.Clinic Hours: Weekdays 8:00AM-7:00PM, Saturdays 8:00AM-4:30PM
POSITION OVERVIEWNBCH is seeking a Family Medicine/Internal Medicine (MD or DO) with an interest in working in a fast-paced multidisciplinary Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC) community health setting in downtown New Bedford, Massachusetts. Your primary care panel will have a focus on infectious disease and will include caring for patients with HIV/AIDS, Hepatitis C, and latent TB in addition to the usual primary care mix. You will join a full staff of nurses, CHWs, MA's, providers, and Ryan White program administers, all committed to serving the diverse and underserved patient populations in New Bedford, including immigrants, members of the LGBTQIA+ community and individuals living with HIV/AIDS.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
Commitment to providing compassionate and comprehensive outpatient primary care treatment and services related to HIV/AIDS, Hepatitis, Tuberculosis prevention and treatmentProvide continuity of chronic care management including but not limited to well visits, sick visits, hospital follow-ups, immunizations, STI and common infections treatment and educationOrder, interpret and evaluate diagnostic findings, medical plans and treatment follow-upManaging complex medical issues within the scope of internal medicine and family medicine practices
Required Education:• Minimum of two (2) years of clinical experience• Current and unrestricted Massachusetts Medical License• Active DEA and Massachusetts Controlled Substance Registration• Board Certification/Board Eligible in: Internal Medicine or Family Medicine• Current BLS/CPR Certification• AAHIVM Certification (must obtain within 18 months of hire)
Other Skills & Qualifications:• Experience or interest in treating and diagnosing HIV/AIDS and other infectious diseases such as Hepatitis C/B, LTBI, and syphilis in an outpatient Primary Care FQHC setting• Comfortable supporting LGBTQ+ population• Comfortable working with individuals with substance use disorders. Experience providing medication assisted treatment (MAT) is preferred.• Commitment and interest in working with multi-cultural and impoverished populations• Primary or Secondary language skills in: Portuguese or Spanish (not required)• Strong eMR systems experience
What We Offer:• Collaborative & supportive work environment• Flexible work schedule (one late weekday and/or rotating Saturdays)• No hospital rounding or call, light practice calls only (rotating schedule)• Generous Earned Time off: 40 days of paid time-off per year (including 12 paid holidays)• CME allowance Plus time off• Malpractice Insurance - Federal Tort Claims Act (FTCA)• Paid License, DEA, and CSR renewals• Retirement savings plan (403b) with match• Medical benefits available upon date of hire• Dental, Vision, Disability insurance• HRSA, Mass League and PSLF Loan Program eligibility• HPSA Score = 19 [Location ID: 7586318445]• H1/J1 Visa Sponsorship• Bonus & Incentive Opportunities• Relocation Assistance
New Bedford Community Health (NBCH) is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate our inclusive work environment and encourage people of all backgrounds and perspectives to apply. Women, people of color, LGBTQIA+ individuals, people with different abilities, members of ethnic minorities, foreign-born residents, and veterans are strongly encouraged to apply. We are committed to having an inclusive and transparent environment where every voice is heard and acknowledged. NBCH does not discriminate based on race, color, sex, national origin, religion, age, genetic information, disability, veteran status, or any other lawfully protected status. EOE/AA/M/F/D/V