Acute Care Physician #80226

JOB OVERVIEW"

• Job Title: Physician – Acute Care
• Job Type: Permanent (Full-Time)
• Location: Lawrence, MA
• Service Setting: Community Health Center
• Coverage Type: Clinical Only
• Coverage Period: ASAP – Ongoing
• Clinical Shift Schedule: Days, Full Time
• On-Call Shift Schedule: As assigned (including backup clinician).

PATIENT INFORMATION:

• Patient Demographics: Culturally diverse population.
• Phone Consults: Yes
• Case Mix: Acute illness and emergency conditions across various settings.

FACILITY INFORMATION:

• Office Equipment Available: Standard outpatient and urgent care tools.
• Specialty Backup Available: Referral network.
• Support Staff Available: Comprehensive care team.
• Reason for Coverage: Expansion of acute care services.

COMPENSATION & BENEFITS:

• Rate: $200,000.00 – $230,000.00 annual salary.
• Travel, Lodging, and Malpractice Insurance

REQUIRED PROCEDURES:

• Diagnosis and management of urgent/emergent conditions.
• Coordination of care and appropriate referrals.

JOB REQUIREMENTS:

• Licenses: Active Massachusetts medical license.
• Certifications: Board Certified or Board Eligible in Family Medicine with Acute Care experience.
• Experience: Less than 1 year accepted.
• Other Qualifications: Bilingual English/Spanish required; Strong interpersonal and diagnostic skills; Commitment to professional standards and continuing education.

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Provide emergency and acute care across multiple sites.
• Diagnose disease processes and administer timely medical treatment.
• Participate in quality assurance and utilization reviews.
• Teach and supervise medical students and residents.
• Serve on-call and represent the health center in the community.
• Maintain accurate and complete patient records.
• Attend conferences and continuing medical education programs.
• Travel to affiliated sites as required.