Internal Medicine Physician

Position Overview

At Quality Comprehensive Health Center, our Primary Medical Care Services are designed to keep individual patients and their family healthy with compassionate, patient-centered care. Our highly skilled clinicians deliver comprehensive medical services that focus on prevention, early diagnosis, and effective treatment of common health conditions. From annual wellness exams and routine check-ups to chronic disease management and urgent care visits, Quality Comprehensive provides the personalized attention each patient deserves. At Quality Comprehensive Health Center, we also provide expert Specialty Care Services designed to support patient’s health with dignity, compassion, and confidentiality. Our experienced medical team specializes in HIV treatment and prevention, STI testing and care, and PrEP (Pre-Exposure Prophylaxis) services to keep our patients and community healthy. Patients living with HIV may also qualify for Ryan White Services, which help cover the cost of medical care, medications, and support programs. Our goal is to ensure that every patient receives affordable, accessible, and comprehensive specialty care tailored to their unique needs.

General Summary

The Physician - Internal Medicine/HIV Specialist is responsible for providing comprehensive care to HIV patients and management of common and complex diseases. The Internist/ HIV specialist must be able to effectively diagnose patients and suggest a course of treatment and prescribe and administer medications, immunizations, and other non-surgical treatments.

Work Hours:

Work hours are 20 hours per week for a part-time position and 40 hours per week for a full time schedule. The specific days of the week are negotiable. Some telemedicine may be required. Work includes prolonged sitting, as well as moderate lifting, carrying, reaching, stooping, pulling and pushing activities, manual dexterity, clear speech, and visual hearing acuity. Ability to stand for long periods of time.

Principal Duties and Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care to Quality Comprehensive patients. Diagnose and treat acute illness, as well as chronic diseases and conditions, such as hypertension, heart disease, or diabetes
• Maintenance of a clinic panel of people living with HIV and other patients appropriate to ongoing infectious disease oversight. Patient panel will consist of other patients being seen solely for primary care.
• Prescribe or administer medication, therapy and other specialized medical care to treat or prevent illness, disease or injury procedures and discuss test results or prescribed treatments with patients.
• Monitor patients’ conditions and progress, re-evaluating treatments as necessary
• Health Education: Educate patients and families about health issues, disease prevention, and medical treatments.
• Order age-appropriate screenings and immunize patients against preventable diseases.
• Adhere to documentation and quality standards set by the state of North Carolina and any other standards implemented by the Chief Medical Officer.
• Refer patients to other medical specialists, when necessary
• Timely completion of accurate and detailed notes, patient care forms, and letters
• Must adhere to Quality Comprehensive policies and procedures.
• Must participate and complete scheduled peer reviews in a timely fashion
• Must attend scheduled Clinician Meetings
• Special Projects to be determined by the Chief Medical Officer
• Other tasks and responsibilities as assigned.

Knowledge, Education, Skills, and Abilities

Required

• Graduate of an accredited medical or osteopathic school with MD, DO or equivalent degree. Successful completion of accredited Residency program. Community or ambulatory health experience is preferred
• Must be a North Carolina Licensed Physician MD or DO and in good standing with all regulatory agencies
• Must be Board certified in Internal Medicine, Family Medicine or Internal Medicine/Pediatrics and in good standing with their Board-Certified Academy with 2+ years of experience
• Must comply with their progression academy of board certification and American Academy of HIV Medicine requirements to maintain certification.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, organizational, and leadership skills required
• Must be assertive, detail-oriented and able to handle multiple tasks simultaneously
• Computer proficiency with efficiency in using electronic health records systems
• Demonstrated ability to motivate, supervise, train and work respectfully and effectively with a culturally diverse clinic staff
• Commitment to prove quality health care services to a diverse community of patients. Ability to establish and maintain rapport with patients.
• Valid DEA number to prescribe medications
• Analytical skills in determining best treatment plans and decision making when presented with patient complaints

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Pay: $95,000.00 - $200,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Education:

• Doctorate (Required)

Experience:

• Internal Medicine, Family Medicine or Internal Medicine: 2 years (Required)
• Internal Medicine/HIV Specialist: 2 years (Required)

License/Certification:

• NC Licensed Physician MD or DO (Required)

Work Location: In person