Job Description

Internal Medicine Physician – Primary Care/Outpatient Only

The Internal Medicine Physician provides comprehensive primary care services to adult patients, focusing on preventive care, diagnosis and management of acute and chronic medical conditions, and long-term continuity of care. This role emphasizes evidence-based medicine, care coordination, and patient-centered outcomes in an ambulatory primary care setting.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide outpatient primary care to adult and geriatric patients
• Perform comprehensive histories, physical examinations, and routine health assessments
• Diagnose and manage acute illnesses and complex chronic medical conditions
• Deliver preventive care services, including screenings, immunizations, and wellness visits
• Develop and implement individualized, evidence-based treatment plans
• Order, interpret, and document laboratory and diagnostic test results
• Manage medication regimens and chronic disease follow-up
• Perform office-based procedures within scope of practice
• Coordinate care with specialists, hospitals, and ancillary services
• Educate patients on disease prevention, lifestyle modification, and self-management
• Maintain accurate, timely, and compliant documentation in the electronic health record
• Participate in quality improvement, population health, and patient safety initiatives

Practice Setting

• Outpatient internal medicine or primary care clinic
• Minimal or no inpatient responsibilities depending on practice model
• Scheduled clinic hours with limited after-hours call as applicable

Patient Population

• Adult and geriatric patients
• Broad range of preventive, acute, and chronic medical conditions

Qualifications

• MD or DO from an accredited medical school
• Completion of an accredited Internal Medicine residency program
• Board certified or board eligible in Internal Medicine
• Eligible for unrestricted medical licensure in the practicing state
• DEA registration or eligibility

Skills & Competencies

• Strong clinical expertise in adult primary care
• Excellent diagnostic, analytical, and clinical decision-making skills
• Effective communication and patient education abilities
• Commitment to patient-centered, evidence-based care
• Ability to manage complex patients in an outpatient setting

Work Environment

• Ambulatory primary care practice
• Team-based, collaborative care model
• Emphasis on continuity, prevention, and chronic disease management