Permanent | Primary Care Physician Opportunity | Albertville, Alabama

Thrive Alabama- Albertville•Albertville, AL

6d•Onsite

About The Position

TinkBird Healthcare Staffing is seeking a board-certified Family Medicine or Internal Medicine Physician for a full-time, permanent outpatient primary care opportunity in Albertville, Alabama. The physician will provide comprehensive acute and chronic care to adolescents and adults, with occasional pediatric care as applicable, and work collaboratively with physicians, advanced practice providers, and clinical staff. Clinical services include general primary care, LGBTQI+ healthcare, and medical management of HIV, Hepatitis C, HIV prevention, and sexually transmitted infections. The position uses eClinicalWorks and Microsoft Office and offers annual compensation of $185,600–$296,400. The physician will evaluate and treat patients, coordinate diagnostic testing and referrals, review clinical results, document care, provide telemedicine as needed, perform minor office-based procedures, and review EKGs within clinical privileges. The role also includes serving as a collaborating physician for advanced practice providers under Alabama requirements, participating in quality improvement and team leadership, supporting patient and community education, and traveling to satellite clinics as needed. The physician will participate in an after-hours answering service rotation and serve as a daytime point of contact.

Requirements

M.D. or D.O. with a specialty in Family Medicine or Internal Medicine.
Current board certification through ABFM, AOBFM, ABIM, or AOBIM.
Eligible for DEA registration and an Alabama Controlled Substances Certificate.
Eligible to serve as a physician collaborator under applicable Alabama Collaborative Practice Agreement requirements.
Active Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
Knowledge of primary care management, with experience managing HIV, Hepatitis C, and STIs or willingness to develop this knowledge.
Strong communication, patient education, organization, and teamwork skills.
Ability to work respectfully and effectively with patients and colleagues from diverse backgrounds.
Knowledge of HIPAA requirements and commitment to patient privacy and confidentiality.
Commitment to evidence-based practice, continuing education, and quality improvement.

Responsibilities

Provide comprehensive acute and chronic primary care to adolescents and adults, with occasional pediatric care as applicable.
Deliver primary care to LGBTQI+ patients and manage HIV, Hepatitis C, HIV prevention, and sexually transmitted infections, including testing and treatment.
Obtain and document patient histories, perform physical examinations, order diagnostic testing, coordinate consultations, and make evidence-based referrals.
Review laboratory, imaging, and procedure results and specialty consultation notes promptly, ensuring appropriate treatment and follow-up.
Document patient encounters and pertinent clinical information in the EMR and complete charts within required timeframes.
Provide telemedicine services as needed.
Perform minor office-based procedures and review EKGs as permitted by clinical privileges.
Collaborate with specialists to manage complex patients and coordinate referrals for care outside the physician’s scope of practice.
Serve as a collaborating physician for advanced practice providers in accordance with Alabama requirements and complete applicable Collaborative Practice Agreement responsibilities.
Screen patients and connect them with appropriate community services.
Serve as physician designee for medication, vaccine, and other patient care programs.
Lead patient care team meetings, including daily huddles, and collaborate with physicians, advanced practice providers, and clinical staff.
Support quality improvement initiatives, participate in assigned committee activities, and complete peer reviews as required.
Work with clinical leadership to develop and improve healthcare protocols, procedures, forms, and standing orders.
Promote practice efficiency, reduce waste, and support process improvement efforts.
Help meet organizational objectives related to quality, patient engagement, documentation, coding, and billing.
Educate patients, staff, and community members about health conditions, prevention, treatment, and available interventions.
Assist with precepting students and residents as needed.
Promote clinic services and support compliance with applicable policies, procedures, and grant or funding requirements.
Participate in an after-hours answering service rotation and serve as a daytime point of contact.
Travel to satellite clinics to provide patient care as needed.
Maintain continuing education and required professional certifications and complete other responsibilities assigned by clinical or operational leadership.