Primary Care Physician, Family Medicine

Harvard Medical Faculty Physicians • Cambridge, MA

1d • $250,000 - $290,000

About The Position

Provide the full scope of primary care services to patients of BIDHC practices, including diagnosis and treatment of medical conditions, preventive care and health maintenance, and coordination of care. The physician will generally focus on either internal medicine or family medicine. This is an employment-model position in Longwood Specialty Physicians (LSP).

Longwood Specialty Physicians is a network of practitioners committed to providing community care close to home and delivering medical expertise in the communities it serves. LSP is associated with Harvard Medical Faculty Physicians (HMFP) and Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center (BIDMC), providing access to research, education, and a network of more than 680 providers. The organizations support exceptional care, professional development, and work-home balance. LSP serves patients in community settings.

Requirements

• Graduate degree from an accredited School of Medicine and completion of a Residency Program.
• Board-certified or board-eligible in internal medicine or family medicine.
• Valid medical license.
• Demonstrated ability to use medical record systems to thoroughly and properly document patient visits.

Responsibilities

• Obtain health histories and perform physical examinations using medical instruments and equipment.
• Order or perform tests, analyses, and diagnostic imaging to provide information about patients’ conditions.
• Analyze test and examination reports and findings and diagnose patients’ conditions.
• Diagnose and treat a wide range of acute and chronic diseases and injuries.
• Administer or prescribe treatments and medications appropriate to each patient’s diagnosis.
• Prescribe medications in accordance with state and federal statutes and professional practice guidelines.
• Promote health by advising patients about diet, hygiene, and disease prevention.
• Prepare records and reports documenting services rendered in accordance with established procedures.
• Counsel patients and, when appropriate, their families about diagnoses and treatment plans to support understanding and follow-through.
• Participate in peer review, quality assurance, provider meetings, and other clinical meetings.
• Refer patients to specialists when appropriate to their conditions and treatment.
• Support BIDHC culture and promote team-based delivery of patient care.

Benefits

• Health insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Life insurance
• Disability insurance
• Retirement plan(s) with employer contributions
• May be eligible for performance-based incentives, including productivity and quality bonuses

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree