Family Physician

The Family Physician provides comprehensive, evidence-based primary healthcare services to patients across the lifespan consistent with Family Medicine or Internal Medicine-Pediatrics (Med-Peds) training. The Family Physician diagnoses and treats acute and chronic illnesses, promotes preventive care, manages complex medical conditions, and coordinates patient-centered care in collaboration with an interdisciplinary healthcare team. This position supports Kinston Health's mission by delivering high-quality, compassionate, and accessible healthcare while maintaining compliance with all applicable clinical, regulatory, and organizational standards.

Qualifications

Education:

• Doctor of Medicine (MD) or Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO) from an accredited institution.

Certifications & Licenses:

• Current unrestricted North Carolina medical license or ability to obtain prior to employment.
• Current DEA registration or ability to obtain prior to employment.
• Current North Carolina Controlled Substance Registration (where applicable).
• Current BLS certification.
• Board Certified or Board Eligible in Family Medicine or Internal Medicine-Pediatrics (Med-Peds).
• Maintain all credentialing and privileging requirements.

Experience:

• Completion of an accredited Family Medicine or Med-Peds residency.
• FQHC or community health experience preferred.
• Experience with electronic health records preferred.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities:

• Comprehensive knowledge of primary care medicine across the lifespan.
• Knowledge of evidence-based clinical practice guidelines.
• Ability to diagnose and manage acute, chronic, and preventive healthcare needs.
• Strong clinical assessment and medical decision-making skills.
• Ability to perform office-based procedures within scope of practice.
• Ability to interpret laboratory and diagnostic findings.
• Knowledge of CMS, HRSA, HIPAA, OSHA, Joint Commission, and NCQA standards as applicable.
• Ability to work collaboratively within an interdisciplinary care team.
• Excellent communication and patient education skills.
• Ability to establish trusting relationships with diverse patient populations.
• Strong documentation and EHR proficiency.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities while maintaining quality of care.
• Commitment to quality improvement and patient safety.
• Bilingual (English/Spanish) preferred.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive primary medical care for pediatric, adolescent, adult, and geriatric patients within the physician's scope of practice.
• Evaluate, diagnose, treat, and manage acute and chronic medical conditions.
• Perform comprehensive history and physical examinations.
• Order, interpret, and communicate laboratory and diagnostic test results.
• Develop individualized treatment plans utilizing evidence-based medicine.
• Prescribe medications appropriately and monitor therapeutic effectiveness.
• Perform office-based procedures consistent with training and privileging.
• Provide preventive healthcare services including wellness examinations, immunizations, screenings, and health counseling.
• Coordinate referrals to specialists and community resources when appropriate.
• Participate in interdisciplinary care planning.
• Complete accurate, timely documentation within the electronic health record.
• Respond to patient messages, medication refill requests, and other clinical communications promptly.
• Participate in quality improvement initiatives and performance improvement activities.
• Meet organizational productivity and quality benchmarks.
• Maintain current licensure, certifications, CME, and credentialing requirements.
• Supervise Advanced Practice Providers when assigned and consistent with state law and organizational policy.
• Participate in call coverage as assigned.
• Adhere to all HIPAA, OSHA, HRSA, FTCA, organizational policies, and regulatory requirements.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Work Environment & Schedule

• Must be able and comfortable working in a variety of settings including, but not limited to, clinical environments and office spaces.
• Must be able to work nights and weekends as departmental needs arise.

Travel Requirements

• Occasional travel between KCHC practice locations may be required.

Core Competencies

• Communication: Demonstrates strong verbal, written, and digital communication skills; able to clearly explain complex information.
• Judgment & Decision-Making: Provides thoughtful input into operational and program decisions.
• Accountability & Self-Management: Works independently and efficiently, managing multiple responsibilities with minimal supervision.
• Teamwork & Collaboration: Builds effective working relationships across teams, departments, and the community.
• Problem-Solving & Initiative: Applies critical thinking and initiative to resolve issues and improve service delivery.

Service Delivery Expectations

• Demonstrates compassion and respect in all interactions, treating patients, community members, and colleagues with dignity and cultural sensitivity.
• Supports the organization's mission to improve the health of our communities by helping ensure services, information, and resources are accessible to those we serve.
• Communicates clearly and effectively with diverse populations while actively listening and responding to community needs.
• Maintains confidentiality and handles sensitive information with professionalism and integrity.
• Upholds organizational standards, policies, and procedures while promoting high-quality service and continuous improvement.
• Demonstrates accountability and stewardship by managing time effectively, prioritizing responsibilities, and meeting deadlines.
• Shows awareness of the community served and supports initiatives that improve access to care and health education.
• Projects a professional image and collaborates with colleagues, providing guidance or leadership when coordinating activities or supporting team efforts.
• Maintains compliance with HIPAA and patient confidentiality requirements.
• Follows workplace safety standards and infection control policies when present in clinical environments.

Physical Demands

• Prolonged periods of sitting while documenting patient encounters, reviewing medical records, interpreting diagnostic results, and completing administrative responsibilities.
• Frequent standing and walking throughout the clinic to examine, treat, and monitor patients and collaborate with clinical staff.
• Frequent use of hands and fingers requiring fine motor skills to perform physical examinations, administer injections, perform office-based procedures, operate medical equipment, and document patient care using electronic health record (EHR) systems.
• Requires close visual acuity to perform patient assessments, identify subtle physical findings, interpret laboratory and diagnostic results, read medication labels, review medical records, and utilize computer systems.
• Ability to hear and distinguish normal and abnormal heart, lung, bowel, and vascular sounds using diagnostic equipment such as stethoscopes and other clinical instruments.
• Ability to effectively communicate verbally and in writing with patients, families, caregivers, interpreters, healthcare providers, and other staff members in both routine and emergency situations.
• Frequent bending, reaching, stooping, kneeling, crouching, twisting, and positioning to perform patient examinations, procedures, and treatments.
• Ability to safely assist with patient positioning, transfers, mobility, and emergency interventions, including providing assistance to patients with varying levels of physical ability.
• Occasional lifting, carrying, pushing, or pulling equipment, medical supplies, or patient-related items weighing up to 30 pounds and occasionally assisting with greater weights using proper lifting techniques or assistance.
• Ability to respond quickly and appropriately during medical emergencies, including performing Basic Life Support (BLS), participating in resuscitation efforts, and responding to urgent patient care situations.
• Ability to tolerate frequent interruptions, rapidly changing priorities, and high patient volumes while maintaining attention to detail, sound clinical judgment, and professionalism.
• Ability to wear and tolerate required personal protective equipment (PPE), including masks, gloves, gowns, face shields, respirators, and protective eyewear for extended periods as clinical situations require.
• Ability to work safely in environments with potential exposure to communicable diseases, bloodborne pathogens, bodily fluids, hazardous materials, chemicals, and other occupational hazards while adhering to infection prevention and control standards.
• Ability to maintain physical and mental stamina necessary to provide continuous patient care throughout scheduled clinical sessions, including extended workdays when operational needs require.
• Ability to travel between KCHC clinic locations or community sites as organizational needs require.
• Ability to utilize computers, telephones, mobile devices, and other office and clinical equipment for extended periods.
• Ability to maintain emotional resilience, professionalism, and sound judgment while caring for patients with complex medical, behavioral, or psychosocial needs and while responding to stressful or emotionally challenging situations.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position.

Supervisory & Leadership Responsibilities

• Provides clinical oversight and supervision of Advanced Practice Providers as assigned.
• Serves as a clinical resource to nursing and support staff.
• Participates in mentoring students, residents, or new providers as requested.
• Supports organizational initiatives and quality improvement activities.

Compliance Responsibilities

As part of Kinston Health's commitment to ethical practices and regulatory compliance, all employees are expected to:

• Act in accordance with the KCHC Employee Handbook, policies and procedures, and all applicable federal and state laws.
• Promptly report any known or suspected violations of compliance/safety standards.

These responsibilities are essential to maintaining a culture of integrity and accountability across the organization.

Background Requirements

• Must successfully pass required background checks in accordance with organizational policy.
• Must comply with all organizational credentialing and screening requirements.