Family Medicine/Internist

PURPOSE

Under the direction of the Chief Medical Director, provides professional, quality services in the community health center.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Performs physical examinations of new and existing patients and determines x-ray examinations and clinical laboratory tests required.
• Interprets examination findings and test results and implements treatment plans.
• Prepares and reviews case histories and obtains data through interviews.
• Provides continuing, comprehensive health maintenance and medical care to the entire family unit, to include preventative medicine, behavioral sciences, and community health.
• Participates in surgical, obstetrical, gynecological, and critical care procedures according to training and demonstrated ability.
• Determines need for consultation and assists in medical care treatment provided at the direction of other specialists.
• Instructs other health care providers and non-medical personnel in a variety of health-related topics, including first-aid measures, basic and advanced cardiac life support, and health care maintenance.
• Opportunities for precepting and mentoring may arise with medical students and onboarding recent graduates.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

• Knowledge of the principles and practice of preventative medicine.
• Knowledge of the state and federal laws pertaining to medicine and to community health centers.
• Knowledge of the structure and function of the community health centers.
• Skill in communicating effectively with patients and their families.
• Skill in establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with other employees, patients, and the general public.

POSITION REQUIREMENTS

• Graduate from a College or University accredited by the American Medical Association with a Doctor Of Medicine degree or accredited by the American Osteopathic Association with a Doctor or Osteopathy degree
  • IF Medical education occurred at a foreign medical school, the applicant must possess a current Educational Council Foreign Medical Graduate (ECFMG) Certificate. 
• Successful completion of an approval program of residency training in family practice.

LICENSES OR CERTIFICATIONS REQUIRED:

• License to practice medicine in the State of Virginia 
• Current DEA registration

BENEFITS

Capital Area Health Network offers the following employee benefits: 

• Provider sign-on bonus
• Medical, Dental, Vision
• Secondary Gap Insurance 
• Prescription Drug Plan 
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA) 
• Short-Term Disability 
• Employer Paid Life and AD&D
• 401K w/ Employer Match of 100% up to 3%
• Supplement Policies through Colonial Life 
• 8.5 Paid Holidays 
• Paid Time Off (PTO) - 16 Days 
• Continuing Education up to $1,500.00 annually
• 5 CME Paid Days
• 2 Floating Holidays per year for self-care needs
• Liability Insurance covered by the FTCA
• CPR renewal (bi-annually) 
• Loan Repayment through NHSC
• Relocation assistance not to exceed $2,500.00

*Some benefits only apply to full-time employment. 

QUALIFICATIONS 

To perform this job successfully, the employee must be able to perform each essential function, as well as the physical and mental requirements satisfactorily. The requirements listed above are representative of the knowledge, skills, abilities and other characteristics required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. 

DISCLAIMER

The above duties and responsibilities are essential job functions, subject to reasonable accommodations. All job requirements listed indicate the minimum level of knowledge, skills and/or abilities deemed necessary to perform the job proficiently.

This job description is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities, or requirements. Employees may be required to perform any other job-related instructions, as requested by their supervisor, subject to reasonable accommodation.