Family Medicine Physician 4-Day Workweek | FQHC
Job Description
Job Description
Family Practice Physician - FQHC
Community Health | Rutland, Castleton, Vermont
Make a Difference. Build Relationships. Improve Lives.
Community Health is seeking a compassionate, skilled, and patient-centered Family Practice Physician to join our growing team in Rutland and Castleton Vermont. This is an exciting opportunity to practice comprehensive family medicine in a collaborative, mission-driven environment where quality care, patient relationships, and community health are at the heart of everything we do.
We are looking for a physician who is passionate about delivering exceptional primary care, promoting wellness, and making a meaningful difference in the lives of individuals and families throughout our community.
About the Opportunity
As a Family Practice Physician at Community Health, you will provide comprehensive, patient-centered primary care while working alongside a dedicated, multidisciplinary team of healthcare professionals. You will have access to an established clinical support system, integrated behavioral health services, and robust care management resources that allow you to focus on what matters most: your patients.
Key Responsibilities:
- Deliver high-quality, comprehensive primary care to patients across the lifespan.
- Encourage patients to take an active role in their health through education, preventive care, and wellness initiatives.
- Establish meaningful patient relationships through effective communication, continuity of care, and timely follow-up.
- Coordinate care and facilitate referrals to specialty services when appropriate.
- Provide clinical supervision and guidance to advanced practice providers and nursing staff.
- Participate in quality improvement, quality assurance, and population health initiatives.
- Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to improve patient outcomes and access to care.
- Participate in state and national disease management collaboratives and other organizational initiatives.
Why Community Health?
Community Health is a multi-site Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC) serving approximately 80% of the primary care needs in our region of central Vermont. As the largest FQHC in northern New England, we are uniquely positioned to make a lasting impact on the health and well-being of the communities we serve.
Our mission is to provide exceptional healthcare through quality, efficiency, accessibility, and equity.
We believe great patient care starts with supporting our providers. Our clinical environment is designed to promote collaboration, continuity of care, and professional satisfaction.
What sets us apart:
- Advanced Medical Home Model: Our health centers are certified Level III Patient-Centered Medical Homes, supported by comprehensive panel management and case management systems.
- Integrated Behavioral Health: Our primary care teams work closely with psychiatrists, behavioral health nurse practitioners, and licensed clinical social workers embedded within our clinics.
- Collaborative Care Teams: Partner with social workers, care managers, nurses, and other healthcare professionals to provide comprehensive, coordinated care.
- Advanced Technology: Utilize a fully integrated electronic medical record and practice management system (Medent), with established interfaces to our local hospital.
- Meaningful Impact: Help shape the future of healthcare delivery while improving access and outcomes for patients throughout our region.
Position Summary
Key Responsibilities:
- Deliver high-quality, comprehensive primary care to patients across the lifespan.
- Encourage patients to take an active role in their health through education, preventive care, and wellness initiatives.
- Establish meaningful patient relationships through effective communication, continuity of care, and timely follow-up.
- Coordinate care and facilitate referrals to specialty services when appropriate.
- Provide clinical supervision and guidance to advanced practice providers and nursing staff.
- Participate in quality improvement, quality assurance, and population health initiatives.
- Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to improve patient outcomes and access to care.
- Participate in state and national disease management collaboratives and other organizational initiatives.
Qualifications & Requirements
We are seeking a dedicated physician who combines strong clinical skills with a commitment to teamwork, quality improvement, and exceptional patient care.
Required Qualifications:
- MD or DO degree from an accredited medical school.
- Successful completion of an approved internship and residency in Family Medicine.
- Current, unrestricted Vermont medical license, or eligibility to obtain one.
- Current board certification in Family Medicine.
- Compliance with continuing medical education (CME) requirements for licensure and board certification.
- Strong clinical and inpatient care skills.
- Excellent communication, organizational, time management, and problem-solving abilities.
- Ability to work effectively within a multidisciplinary healthcare team.
- A commitment to patient-centered care, clinical excellence, and community health.
Competitive Compensation & Benefits
At Community Health, we recognize that our providers are our greatest asset. We offer a comprehensive compensation and benefits package designed to support your professional success and personal well-being.
Compensation & Financial Benefits
- Market-leading compensation based on experience.
- Generous performance-based bonus opportunities.
- Up to $10,000 in relocation assistance.
- 403(b) retirement plan with employer matching.
- Paid medical malpractice insurance.
- Opportunities to apply for student loan repayment programs, with potential awards of up to $20,000 annually.
Work-Life Balance