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How you'll make an impact in this role
GENERAL JOB DESCRIPTION
The Family Medicine Physician-Faculty member serves as a core educator and clinician within a
Family Medicine Residency Program based in a Community Health Center (CHC). This position
integrates direct patient care, resident precepting and supervision, and academic leadership in health
equity, structural competency, and community engagement.
The faculty physician advances the mission of training family physicians who are prepared to deliver
comprehensive, relationship-centered care and to address social determinants of health, structural
racism, and health inequities in underserved communities.
DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITES
Provide comprehensive, full-spectrum family medicine care across the lifespan in a community health
center setting.
Deliver team-based, patient-centered care, including chronic disease management, preventive services,
women's health, behavioral health integration, and care for patients with complex medical and social
needs.
Integrate screening and interventions for social determinants of health into routine clinical care.
Collaborate with interdisciplinary team members (behavioral health, pharmacy, social work,
community health workers, care management).
Participate in quality improvement and population health initiatives aligned with health equity goals.
Precept family medicine residents in continuity clinic and other ambulatory settings.
Provide direct observation, formative feedback, and competency-based evaluation.
Model structural competency, culturally responsive care, and trauma-informed practice.
Support residents in integrating social justice principles into patient care and advocacy efforts.
Participate in recruitment, advising, and mentorship of residents, with particular attention to supporting
trainees from underrepresented backgrounds.
Develop and deliver curriculum in social justice, structural competency, population health, advocacy,
and community engagement.
Facilitate case-based conferences, didactics, and reflective learning sessions.
Mentor residents in scholarly projects related to health equity, community-based participatory
research, quality improvement, or policy advocacy.
Participate in faculty development, program evaluation, and accreditation activities.
Engage in scholarly work (e.g., curriculum development, QI publication, community-engaged
research, presentations).
Community Engagement & Advocacy
Partner with community-based organizations, public health agencies, and advocacy groups.
Support resident participation in community health needs assessments and community-driven
initiatives.
Promote institutional practices that reflect social accountability and antiracist principles.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
Work day is normally involving at least 40% of lifting, twisting, standing, bending and some activities
that involve walking will be required to be performed. The associate will be required to travel from
multiple health clinic sites and must be required to work flexible hours to accommodate needs of
various sites and community events. Supervision of multiple clinic sites may be applicable. A
Louisiana driver's license is required.
WORK ENVIRONMENT
The work environment is normally performed in a health clinic with a normal/comfortable temperature
setting. The associate will be provided DSCNO equipment (computer, laptop, cell phone, etc.) to
perform necessary duties for the position. The majority of the work setting is sedentary.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
Experience in community health centers or FQHC settings
Training or demonstrated work in health equity, DEI, structural competency, or advocacy
Scholarly or quality improvement experience
Commitment to social justice as a core value of family medicine
Ability to work effectively within interdisciplinary teams
Skill in mentorship and learner-centered teaching
Cultural humility and reflective practice
What minimum requirements you'll need
Licensure / Certification / Registration:
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