Family Practice - Without OB Physician

Description:

A mission-driven Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC) in Austin, Texas is seeking a Primary Care Physician (MD or DO) to join its outpatient clinical team. This role provides the opportunity to deliver comprehensive, evidence-based primary care to patients across the lifespan while working within a collaborative, multidisciplinary care model.

This physician will provide direct patient care, support coordinated and integrated services, and will play a meaningful role in improving health outcomes for underserved populations in the community. Great support with a 2/1 MA to Provider ratio and beautiful new clinic sites. Loan repayment options available for $25,000/yr, tax free!

Job Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive outpatient primary care services for patients of all ages, from pediatrics through geriatrics


• Conduct patient evaluations, including medical histories, physical exams, diagnostic testing, and follow-up care


• Diagnose and manage acute, chronic, and complex medical conditions


• Prescribe medications and treatment plans in accordance with Connecticut state regulations and clinical guidelines


• Educate patients on disease prevention, health maintenance, diet, activity, and lifestyle modifications


• Refer patients to specialists or higher levels of care as clinically appropriate


• Document patient encounters thoroughly and accurately in the medical record


• Participate in quality improvement initiatives, utilization reviews, and quality assurance activities


• Collaborate with clinical and operational teams to support efficient, coordinated patient care


• Participate in limited phone-call rotation as required


• Contribute to the training and mentorship of future family physicians

Qualifications

• MD or DO from an accredited medical school


• Completion of an accredited residency program in an appropriate specialty


• Board Certified or Board Eligible preferred


• Active, unrestricted Texas medical license
  


• Experience in an outpatient primary care or community health setting preferred


• Strong interest in serving low-income, multicultural, and underserved patient populations


• Ability to work effectively within a multidisciplinary team environment

Practice Environment & Expectations

• Outpatient, community-based primary care setting


• Team-based model with strong clinical support


• Participation in quality, policy, and workflow development activities


• Commitment to the mission, vision, and values of community health

Skills & Focus Areas

• Family Medicine / Primary Care


• Chronic Disease Management


• Preventive Care


• Population Health


• Quality Improvement


• Team-Based Care


• Care Coordination