Physician- Internal Medicine

Fair Haven Community Health Care For over 54 years, FHCHC has been an innovative and vibrant community health center, catering to multiple generations with over 165,000 office visits across 21 locations. Guided by a Board of Directors, most of whom are patients themselves, we take pride in being a healthcare leader dedicated to delivering high-quality, affordable medical and dental care to everyone, regardless of their insurance status or ability to pay. Our extensive range of primary and specialty care services, along with evidence-based programs, empowers patients to make informed choices about their health.

As we expand our reach to underserved areas, our commitment to prioritizing patient needs remains unwavering. FHCHC's mission is to enhance the health and social well-being of the communities we serve through equitable, high-quality, and culturally responsive patient-centered care. Job purpose To provide high quality health care to the adult patients of the Fair Haven Community Health Center in the primary care setting consistent with FHCHC policies and mission.

Duties and responsibilities Provides primary medical care Develops a plan of care for each patient, including medical history, physical examination, diagnosis and appropriate treatment and/or referral, including hospitalization if necessary Uses all available resources in diagnosis and treatment, such as laboratory and others tests in an appropriate and cost efficient manner Confers with other clinicians, patient’s families and other support staff concerning treatment and care of patients when appropriate Refers those cases which require specialist services, but maintains primary care responsibility to assure continuity of care Maintains accurate medical records within the EPIC electronic health record system and performs appropriate charting and follow up on patients Participates in Medical & General staff meetings and appropriate clinical teams Participates in the Health Center’s Performance Improvement program, in other task groups as needed, and pursues continuing education opportunities to update medical knowledge and assure quality patient care Performs other necessary duties as required by the FHCHC to achieve the goal of providing high quality service and health care Qualifications Graduation from an accredited medical school with a degree of Doctor of Medicine or Doctor of Osteopathy.

Completion of an approved internal medicine residency program Bi-lingual in Spanish and English is desirable Experience in an ambulatory or outpatient setting preferred Ability to relate with warmth and effectiveness to patients and other staff Experience or specialty training in geriatric medicine is desirable License to practice medicine in State of Connecticut BLS/CPR certification required What we offer: Major medical, dental and vision Voluntary benefits (AFLAC plan, STD, LTD & Life Insurance) Paid Holidays Generous Paid Time Off (PTO) Tuition reimbursement And much more… $alary…

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