Description
Basic Function
The Primary Care Physician (MD) serves as a cornerstone of the clinical team, providing comprehensive, patient-centered care to individuals and families across the lifespan. This role blends expertise in family and internal medicine with a proactive approach to preventive health, disease management, and wellness education. The physician will assess, diagnose, and treat a wide range of medical conditions. Through collaborative care planning, clear communication, and evidence-based practice, the physician ensures continuity of care and contributes to the patient’s overall health outcomes. The clinic serves a diverse patient based encompassing a wide range of identities, life experiences, and health needs. While the predominant patient population is adults, this physician will serve patients of all ages. The clinic accepts all major insurance providers, ensuring broad access to care for patients.
Key Responsibilities
- Provide comprehensive primary care services to a diverse patient population; conduct thorough assessments, diagnoses, and treatment plans for patients across all age groups
- Diagnose and manage acute and chronic conditions with evidence-based protocols
- Provide preventive care including screenings, immunizations, patient education, and lifestyle counseling
- Collaborate with behavioral health and specialty providers to ensure continuity of care
- Refer patients appropriately and follow up on external consultations and diagnostics
- Engage in practice-wide initiatives to improve patient outcomes and operational efficiency
- Monitor and respond to population health metrics and patient satisfaction data
- Maintain accurate and timely documentation; uphold HIPAA and ethical standards in all patient interactions
- Contribute to clinic development by participating in quality improvement initiatives; collaborate with leadership to refine procedures that enhance patient experience, staff efficiency, and clinical outcomes
Requirements
Candidate Attributes/Skills Sought
The role calls for a clinically grounded, emotionally intelligent physician who thrives in collaborative environments and brings both strategic insight and compassionate care to a diverse patient population.
- Strong communication skills and a commitment to patient-centered care
- Comfort with managing complex medical and psychosocial needs
- Clinically versatile; demonstrates strong proficiency in clinical skills with the ability to manage a wide range of acute and chronic conditions across age groups
- High collaboration; thrives in a team-based environment, contributing to interdisciplinary care plans and fostering respectful, solution-oriented dialogue with colleagues and patients
- Prioritizes empathy, education, and shared decision-making, creating a welcoming and inclusive care experience for diverse populations
- Understands the importance of documentation, workflow efficiency, and quality metrics in a modern clinical setting
- Culturally competent; sensitive to the needs of varied communities, with a commitment to equitable care and inclusive practices
- Professional integrity; maintains high ethical standards, confidentiality, and professionalism in all aspects of care delivery
- Demonstrates proactive leadership in clinical settings, fostering collaboration, accountability, and continuous improvement
- Brings strategic insight to clinic operations, contributing to clinical operations, and long-term planning
Education/Experience
- 5-10 years of clinical experience required, experience in a primary care setting preferred
- Doctor of Medicine (MD) or Doctor of Osteopathy (DO) from an accredited institution
- Board certification in Family Medicine, Internal Medicine, or Med/Peds
- Eligibility for medical licensure in VA
