Physician

Community Health Centers of Greater Dayton • Dayton, OH

12d • Onsite

About The Position

The Internal/Family Medicine Physician provides high-quality, patient-centered primary care within a Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC) using a team-based, patient-centered medical home model. The physician delivers comprehensive evaluation, diagnosis, and treatment to a diverse patient population and contributes clinical leadership within the organization.

Requirements

• Board Certified or Board Eligible.
• Graduation from an accredited school of medicine.
• Completion of a residency program in a primary care area such as Internal Medicine or Family Practice.
• Current DEA certificate.
• Current or willingness to obtain hospital admitting privileges and credentials (as set forth in the Employment Agreement).
• Current insurance privileges and credentials.
• Valid Ohio driver's license.
• Current BLS Certification or obtain within 3 months of hire.

Nice To Haves

• Serves as the collaborating/supervising physician for advanced practice providers, including nurse practitioners and physician assistants, in accordance with state and federal regulations.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive assessment, diagnosis, and treatment of acute and chronic illnesses and conditions.
• Prescribe, dispense, and administer medications consistent with clinical standards and regulatory requirements.
• Maintain accurate, timely, and compliant medical documentation using a problem-oriented medical record and electronic health record (EHR) system -(NextGen).
• Coordinate referrals to specialty providers and ancillary services as clinically indicated.
• Educate patients and families regarding diagnoses, treatment plans, preventive care, and safety, ensuring adherence to HIPAA and other regulatory guidelines.
• Receive and address abnormal test results during on-call periods or after hours when providing scheduled call coverage.
• Provide emergency or urgent medical care within the scope of practice.
• Initiate, adjust, and monitor medical regimens in accordance with evidence-based guidelines.
• Provide ongoing follow-up, continuity care, and chronic disease management.
• Contribute professional medical expertise to internal educational activities and clinical discussions.
• Provide consultation to nurse practitioners and physician assistants as assigned.
• Participate in the education of medical students, residents, or other learners as assigned.
• Support collaborative, multidisciplinary care with clinicians, behavioral health providers, care managers, and other team members.
• Assist in developing and delivering in-service training, staff education, and orientation related to patient care.
• Contribute to clinical evaluations, performance improvement initiatives, and program assessments.
• Assist the Medical Director and leadership team in the creation, review, and implementation of clinical policies, procedures, and protocols.
• Provide input on scheduling, workflow, and operational enhancements that impact patient access and service delivery.
• Adhere to all organizational policies, procedures, compliance standards, and professional guidelines.
• Participate in quality improvement and quality assurance activities, including periodic chart audits and peer review processes.
• Participate in community outreach, health promotion, or public health initiatives as requested.
• Attend monthly staff meetings, clinical conferences, or required provider assemblies.
• Maintain flexibility in scheduling to support clinic coverage needs, including occasional evening hours.
• Participate in the on-call rotation in accordance with organizational call schedules- up to 3x/year for one per call rotation.

Benefits

• Paid Time Off (PTO) : 136 hours annually
• Continuing Medical Education (CME): 5 paid CME days and annual CME allowance
• Paid Holidays: 8 per year
• Comprehensive Benefits: medical, dental, vision, pet insurance, 401(k), and employer-paid long-term and short-term disability coverage
• Malpractice Coverage: Professional liability protection through the Federal Tort Claims Act (FTCA)
• Loan Repayment Eligibility: Opportunity to apply for the National Health Service Corps (NHSC) Loan Repayment Program, Nurse Corps, and STAR Programs with a maximum of $250,000 loan repayment.
• Annual Merit Increase: Eligibility for a merit increase each year based on performance
• Incentive Bonus: Opportunity to earn bonus compensation based on quality measures and productivity metrics as established by the organization

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior