Family Practice Physician

Position Summary

The Family Practice Doctor (Family Physician) in a Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC) provides comprehensive, patient-centered primary care to individuals and families across the lifespan, regardless of ability to pay. This role emphasizes serving medically underserved and vulnerable populations while supporting the mission and regulatory requirements of the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA), which oversees the FQHC program.

Physician delivers high-quality, culturally competent care in a community-based setting and works collaboratively within an interdisciplinary care team.

Key Responsibilities

Clinical Care

• Provide comprehensive primary care services to patients of all ages (pediatric through geriatric)
• Diagnose and treat acute and chronic medical conditions
• Manage chronic diseases such as diabetes, hypertension, asthma, and cardiovascular disease
• Deliver preventive care, including screenings, immunizations, and health education
• Perform in-office procedures (e.g., suturing, skin biopsies, joint injections)
• Provide women’s health services (e.g., Pap smears, contraception counseling)
• Order and interpret diagnostic tests and labs
• Prescribe medications and monitor treatment plans

Population Health & Quality

• Participate in quality improvement (QI) initiatives and performance metrics reporting (e.g., UDS measures)
• Support population health management strategies for high-risk patients
• Collaborate with care coordinators, behavioral health providers, and case managers
• Promote preventive care and health education within the community

Team-Based Care

• Work within a Patient-Centered Medical Home (PCMH) model
• Coordinate care with specialists, hospitals, and community resources
• Supervise or collaborate with nurse practitioners, physician assistants, and medical residents (if applicable)

Compliance & Documentation

• Maintain accurate and timely documentation in the electronic health record (EHR)
• Adhere to FQHC regulations and HRSA compliance requirements
• Support sliding fee scale policies and access-to-care initiatives

Work Environment

• Community-based outpatient clinic setting
• Collaborative, mission-focused team environment
• Typically qualifies as a site for federal loan repayment programs (e.g., NHSC)
• Typically full-time; on-call duties
• Moderate physical activity, including standing for extended periods

The duties and responsibilities defined above are not an all-inclusive list, but a general summary of typical duties. Individuals in this position may be asked to perform a wide range of related tasks, within the scope of their licensure or certification, to ensure that the highest level of medical and client care are always provided.

Required Qualifications

• Doctor of Medicine (MD) or Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO)
• Completion of an accredited Family Medicine residency program
• Board-certified or board-eligible through the American Board of Family Medicine
• Active, unrestricted state medical license
• DEA registration
• Current BLS and ACLS certification

Skills & Competencies

• Commitment to serving underserved and diverse populations
• Strong communication and patient education skills
• Ability to work effectively in an interdisciplinary team
• Adaptability in a fast-paced, mission-driven environment
• Familiarity with quality metrics and performance improvement

Center Street Community Health Center takes a team-based approach to patient care and achieving positive health outcomes. All patient information is documented in the patient’s health record within the EHR. 

Center Street Community Health Center shows empathy to the community’s vulnerable populations and provides a compassionate approach to healthcare.