Job Description
Job DescriptionJOB OVERVIEW
• Job Title: Physician – Acute Care
• Job Type: Permanent (Full-Time)
• Location: Lawrence, MA
• Service Setting: Community Health Center
• Coverage Type: Clinical Only
• Coverage Period: ASAP – Ongoing
• Clinical Shift Schedule: Days, Full Time
• On-Call Shift Schedule: As assigned (including backup clinician)
PATIENT INFORMATION
• Patient Demographics: Culturally diverse population
• Phone Consults: Yes
• Case Mix: Acute illness and emergency conditions across various settings
FACILITY INFORMATION
• Office Equipment Available: Standard outpatient and urgent care tools
• Specialty Backup Available: Referral network
• Support Staff Available: Comprehensive care team
• Reason for Coverage: Expansion of acute care services
COMPENSATION & BENEFITS
• Rate: $200,000.00 – $230,000.00 annual salary
• Travel, Lodging, and Malpractice Insurance
REQUIRED PROCEDURES
• Diagnosis and management of urgent/emergent conditions
• Coordination of care and appropriate referrals
JOB REQUIREMENTS
• Licenses: Active Massachusetts medical license
• Certifications: Board Certified or Board Eligible in Family Medicine with Acute Care experience
• Experience: Less than 1 year accepted
• Other Qualifications:
- Bilingual English/Spanish required
- Strong interpersonal and diagnostic skills
- Commitment to professional standards and continuing education
DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES
• Provide emergency and acute care across multiple sites
• Diagnose disease processes and administer timely medical treatment
• Participate in quality assurance and utilization reviews
• Teach and supervise medical students and residents
• Serve on-call and represent the health center in the community
• Maintain accurate and complete patient records
• Attend conferences and continuing medical education programs
• Travel to affiliated sites as required