Internal Medicine Physician (MD or DO) Part- or Full-Time with up to $10,000 Incentive (Pro-Rated)

Job Description

Adult Internal Medicine (MD or DO) Opportunity for US Residents and/or J-1 or H1B eligible candidates

StayWell Health Center is an approved National Health Service Corps site and you may be eligible for **up to $75,000 NHSC Loan Repayment with a two year service committment** if approved.

* Newly hired Registered Internal Medicine Physicians will receive a **recruitment incentive** up to $10,000; the first half payable six months (6) months from your start date of employment, and the second half payable six (6) months later (one year from your start date of employment). *To remain eligible for the incentive, you must successfully complete the respective outlined terms with satisfactory attendance and performance and must be continually employed throughout the entire first year of employment*.

**Fast-paced federally qualified community health center seeks**:

* A positive, caring, and motivated physician (MD or DO) to provide clinical oversight of diagnostic procedures and treatment plans
* A professional medical provider (MD or DO) with good judgment and decision-making skills
* A physician familiar with administration, prescription, and evaluations of medications for adults

**Some responsibilities within this rewarding role are:**

* Provide patient referrals for laboratory testing, medical treatment, or inpatient hospitalizations; review of discharge summaries
* Responsive to and ability to assist patients presenting with multiple problems
* Ability to provide clinical supervisory directives to peers and support staff
* Participation in internal and external quality management initiatives and reviews
* Complete quality, professional documentation in and maintenance of medical records
* Participation in community based initiatives and collaboratives
* Capacity to work collaboratively within a multi-disciplinary team setting
* Review and complete documentation requirements for third party reimbursement
* Familiarity with managed care procedures

**Preferred Knowledge, Skills & Abilities**

* Current participation in Managed Care providers networks preferred
* Previous work in community health center or hospital outpatient department desirable
* Previous experience in the treatment of Medicaid eligible and commercially insured recipients
* Bi-lingual Spanish/English desirable
* Strong verbal, writing and interpersonal skills
* Experience with electronic health records
* Ability to adapt to scheduling changes
* Sensitivity to cultural issues and differences

**Requirements**

* Graduate of an Accredited School of Medicine
* Successful completion of an approved medical training program
* Unrestricted, active medical licensure in the State of Connecticut
* Certified or eligible for certification in Internal Medicine
* Current controlled substances registration certificate (DEA-Federal)

**Excellent Benefits**:

* Competitive salary
* 100% employer paid United Health Care high deductible health premium
* 100% employer paid premium $50,000 life insurance per eligible employee
* up to 15 paid holidays annually (pro-rated)
* up to 20 PTO days annually (pro-rated)
* Continuing Medical Education stipend (pro-rated)
* Licensure expense reimbursement
* Public Service Loan Forgiveness
* National Health Service Corps Student Loan Repayment
* 401k
* Optional supplemental coverage (short- and long- term disability)

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $190,000.00 per year

Benefits:

* 401(k)
* Dental insurance
* Employee assistance program
* Health insurance
* Health savings account
* Life insurance
* Loan forgiveness
* Loan repayment program
* Malpractice insurance
* Paid time off
* Professional development assistance
* Referral program
* Visa sponsorship
* Vision insurance

Schedule:

* 8 hour shift

Ability to Commute:

* Waterbury, CT 06702 (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

* Waterbury, CT 06702: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Willingness to travel:

* 25% (Preferred)

Work Location: In person