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The Edward M. Kennedy Community Health Center is one of the largest community health centers in Massachusetts serving Worcester, Framingham, Milford and the surrounding communities. We are a thriving and growing organization, and our team is expanding across sites to support this growth.

As an employer of choice, our inclusive workplace environment fosters teamwork, accountability and respect and supports the growth and development of each employee. We are an equal opportunity employer and embrace the richness of the cultures of our staff and community. You are a good fit for our team if you’re passionate about helping people live healthier lives and enjoy working in a supportive, team-based environment..

Summary
The Family Physician is a member of the clinical practice team and works collaboratively with other staff members to provide high quality patient care according to the PCMH model. The Family Physician will lead the care for their own diverse panel of patients. This Provider will manage chronic diseases and treat acute conditions in patients across the full life span. Family Medicine Physicians at Kennedy Community Health will have the opportunity to work in partnership with the numerous other disciplines offered at the health center including mental and behavioral health, pharmacy, OBAT program, Reproductive Health, Dental and Optometry.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

Provides medical care to patients with acute medical problems, chronic illnesses, or requesting preventive health services.
Examines patients, formulates diagnostic plans, and orders diagnostic testing. Interprets examination findings and test results and implements treatment plans.
Provides medical care and performs procedures within the scope of reproductive/pregnancy health including IUD and Nexplanon insertions and removals, cervical examinations, and when appropriate providing prenatal care to pregnant patients.
Determines the need for consultation and assists in medical care and treatment provided by other specialists. Participates in other care procedures according to training and demonstrated ability.
Prescribes and assesses effectiveness of pharmaceuticals, other medications and treatment regimens as appropriate for patient’s medical conditions.
Meets the Health Center’s annual productivity goal.
Maintains and updates Electronic Health Records (EHR) in a systematic format and completes required documentation within 48 hours.
Participate in after hours and Weekend call on a rotating basis according to the schedule assigned by the Medical Director.

Required Qualifications

Graduate of an accredited medical school (M.D., or D.O.).
MA Board of Registration to practice medicine.
Completion of an Family Medicine Residency program.
Board Certification in Family Medicine (ABMS Board) within 1 year of Residency completion or Board Eligible (Eligibility letter will be needed)

Benefits

$210,000-$230,000/yr
- All pay rates are subject to experience, licensure or certification, and location
Generous time off package including 4 weeks of paid vacation, 11 paid holidays, 3 personal days, 5 sick days and 3 extended sick days.
32 hours of clinical time and 8 hours of administrative time that can be completed remotely
Qualifies for the Federal and State Loan Repayment Programs
Health Insurance plans starting on day-1 of employment. Employer pays 80% of medical insurance premiums
Dental Insurance and Vision Insurance options
Short-Term and Long-Term Disability paid 100% by employer
Competitive Retirement Plan with company match
CME Reimbursement

The mission of Edward M. Kennedy Community Health Center (Kennedy Community Health) is to “help people live healthier lives.” We believe that everyone has a right to accessible, high quality, comprehensive, integrated and compassionate health care. As a community health center, Kennedy Community Health has always provided comprehensive care to its patients, who are at disparate risk for chronic disease and poor health outcomes. Our vision is to be a constantly growing, financially sound, Federally Qualified Community Health Center that: efficiently delivers high quality, accessible primary care services. becomes the health care home and provider choice of all our patients. achieves excellence in outcomes with our patients as partners. remains at the forefront of innovative health care practices. Founded in a Worcester housing project in 1972, today Kennedy Community Health has three medical facilities, two dental sites, two optometry practices and six school-based centers serving residents of Worcester, Framingham, Milford, and the surrounding communities of MetroWest and Central Massachusetts. Currently over 26,000 patients of all ages receive care and service through Kennedy Community Health’s family practice model of care, a comprehensive approach to the delivery of quality primary and urgent care, dental care, optometry, pharmacy, behavioral health, substance use treatment and social services, women’s health, HIV/AIDs treatment and services, medical specialties, nutrition counseling, laboratory, and health education programs. Kennedy Community Health is certified as a patient-centered medical home by the National Committee for Quality Assurance (NCQA), a model that supports the flow of information among medical teams, coordinating health care visits, utilizing electronic technologies for tracking and errors prevention, and providing follow-up while, most importantly, engaging patients in their care.

Family Medicine Physician - Primary Care

Family Medicine Physician - Primary Care

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