Family Practice or Internal Medicine Physician

Job Description

Family Practice or Internal Medicine Physician

POSITION SUMMARY

The Physician will provide whole person healthcare in an integrated care setting. The Physician will diagnose and treat acute and chronic illnesses, provide routine health screenings and counseling on lifestyle changes in an effort to prevent illnesses before they develop.  The Physician will guide and coordinate all aspects of care as an engaged and active member of a multi-disciplinary treatment team.  The Physician will work with the team to achieve the best possible patient outcome in the most cost-effective manner.

Up to a $10,000 sign-on bonus available!  Click here to learn more.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE/QUALIFICATIONS

Doctor of Medicine or Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine with Board Certification in Family Practice or Internal Medicine is required.

Licensed Physician in the State of Connecticut. Active DEA controlled substance registration and an active Connecticut controlled substance registration.

LOCATION AND SCHEDULE
This position is part time 20 hours per week in Hartford, CT.  Infrequent on-call via phone.  Flexible scheduleing available.

MISSION STATEMENT

Wheeler provides equitable access to innovative care that improves health, recovery and growth at all stages of life.

 ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Obtain accurate and comprehensive health history, assess and evaluate patient complaints and concerns and develop a plan to address those complaints and concerns.

Develop and carry out treatment plans or alternative options as required.   Refer patients who need specialized treatments or treatments that cannot be provided in the health center to an appropriate resource or provider and prescribe and administer medication.

Provide and maintain optimal management of chronic conditions such as hypertension, asthma/COPD, diabetes, and hyperlipidemia that result in complications and premature death.

Provide care that maintains an ongoing engaged, relationship focused on the patients’ needs over a lifetime.

Prevent illness and premature death by providing immunizations, screening services and support for healthy lifestyles.

Works with the multi-disciplinary team to create integrated treatment plans that address the patient’s physical and psychological needs and address the social determinants that impact health outcomes

Continues to develop knowledge and understanding about the history, traditions, values, family systems, and artistic expression of groups served as well as uses appropriate methodological approaches, skills, and techniques that reflect an understanding of culture.

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Wheeler Clinic is an EO Employer-M/F/Veteran/Disability. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other protected class. Affirmative-Action Equal Opportunity Employer.