Internist

East Boston Neighborhood Health Center Corporation•Boston, WA

12d•Onsite

About The Position

NeighborHealth, formerly East Boston Neighborhood Health Center, is a large community health center serving the greater Boston area with a commitment to patient and community health. This position is based in Boston’s South End, offering a vibrant environment to live and work, with close proximity to Boston Medical Center. The role involves delivering comprehensive primary care services to a diverse adult patient population, supported by a mission-driven, community-focused organization. Integrated, on-site resources such as dental, vision, recovery services, laboratory, and radiology enable a coordinated, team-based approach to patient care.

Requirements

MD or DO degree from an accredited medical school
Board Certification or Board Eligibility in Internal Medicine or Family Medicine (Adult-focused practice)
Current unrestricted MD license in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts
Valid Massachusetts Controlled Substances Registration (MCSR) and DEA certification
Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required
ECFMG certification (if applicable for international medical graduates)
Completion of an accredited U.S.-based residency program
Experience in adult primary care or internal medicine preferred, especially in community health or FQHC settings
Ability to use data to evaluate outcomes required
Working knowledge and experience with electronic medical record systems, performance dashboards, database products, and analysis tools
Must have the ability to lead change in an organization and possess excellent interpersonal, communication and teaching skills

Nice To Haves

Bilingual Spanish language skills highly preferred
Experience using Epic or similar electronic medical records systems

Responsibilities

Provide Primary Care medical services to adult patients (18+) at approved health center sites in accordance with the usual and customary appointment schedule.
Examine, diagnose, and manage acute and chronic medical conditions, with an emphasis on chronic disease management and prevention.
Perform physical examinations and order appropriate laboratory testing.
Prescribe medication as needed and treat and follow a patient’s course of illness.
Treat wounds, lacerations and minor trauma.
Diagnose and treat medical problems.
Engage in preventative medicine techniques such as vaccinations and annual examinations.
Provide patient-centered education on chronic disease management, lifestyle modification, and medication adherence.
Engage in behavioral health integration and refer to on-site services including BHUCS as appropriate.
Collaborate within a multidisciplinary team including physicians, nurse practitioners, RNs, MAs, and support staff.