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Medix
Primary Care Physician
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What they do
A Family or General Practitioner provides primary medical care for families and patients of all ages, including diagnosis, treatment and preventative care. Treats illnesses and helps patients to manage complex or chronic diseases. Works in a private practice or outpatient clinical setting. Works to meet the medical needs of communities that are less well served by hospitals.
$210,372 / year median in Maine
+3% projected growth
Job Description
You are applying for a position through Medix, a staffing agency. The actual posting represents a position at one of our clients. Job Summary Our client is seeking a dedicated Primary Care Physician to provide comprehensive primary care to patients across all age groups. The physician will be responsible for diagnosing, treating, and managing both acute and chronic medical conditions while maintaining long-term relationships with patients. The position involves managing an individual patient panel, excluding approximately 1,250 patients, and performing preventive care and routine primary care visits. Key Responsibilities Provide comprehensive primary care to patients across all age groups. Diagnose, treat, and manage acute and chronic medical conditions. Establish and maintain long-term relationships with patients. Perform preventive care and routine primary care visits. Conduct women's health examinations and other appropriate primary care procedures. Utilize onsite laboratory and point-of-care resources. Coordinate referrals and ongoing patient care. Participate in population health and care-management initiatives. Complete clinical documentation and administrative responsibilities. Collaborate with physicians, APCs, MAs, and other clinical staff. Serve as an informal clinical resource/mentor to colleagues when appropriate. Maintain a high-quality, patient-centered approach to care. Qualifications Doctor of Medicine (MD) or Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO) degree. Maintain a DEA license with no restrictions. Board certification in Family Medicine or Internal Medicine. Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from the American Heart Association or American Red Cross. Experience 3-5+ years of experience in primary care or a similar setting preferred. Skills Experience managing a diverse, all-age patient population. Experience with chronic disease management and preventive care. Experience with women's health. Leadership or mentorship experience. Strong interest in building long-term patient relationships. Additional Requirements Typical schedule options include 4 x 10-hour shifts or 5 x 8-hour shifts per week with no on-call requirement. Administrative tasks require approximately 8-10 hours per week. Benefits Paid Sick Leave (Medix provides paid sick leave according to state and local sick leave ordinances). Health Benefits / Dental / Vision (Medix offers 6 different health plans: 3 Major Medical Plans, 2 Fixed Indemnity Plans (Standard and Preferred), and 1 Minimum Essential Coverage (MEC) Plan. Eligibility for health benefits is based on verifying that an average of 30 hours per week during the first 4 weeks of the work assignment has been met. If you meet eligibility requirements and take action to enroll, you will be covered no earlier than 60 days into your assignment, depending on plan selection(s)). 401k (Eligible on the first 401k open enrollment date following 6 consecutive months on assignment. 401k Open Enrollment dates are 1/1, 4/1, 7/1, and 10/1). Short Term Disability Insurance. Term Life Insurance Plan. • We will consider for employment all qualified Applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable federal, state, and local laws, including the City of Los Angeles' Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance (FCIHO), Los Angeles Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers (ULAC), The San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance (FCO), and the California Fair Chance Act (CFCA).