PHYSICIAN Salary $168,863.72 Annually
Location: C520-Health Job Type: Full Time Job Number: 04047 Department: Health & Human Services Opening Date: 07/18/2025 Closing Date: 12/23/2025 11:59 PM Eastern
Description The Physician in this position provides comprehensive, high-quality primary and episodic care at the Health Services for Homeless (HSH) Clinics located at the Worthington Street Shelter (New Resource Center), the Adolescent Clinic in Springfield, and other various sites. The Physician works within the HSH clinical and administrative guidelines. This position reports to the Chief Medical Officer of the City of Springfield Health Services for the Homeless (HSH) Program and provides clinical leadership to the HSH staff.
Essential Functions • Coordinates patient care with on-site clinical staff at shelters, hospitals, and detox facilities throughout the HSH Programs • Refers patients when medically necessary for specialty, hospital, recuperative, or other appropriate care • Provides appropriate patient information for continuity of care • Works closely with the HSH Director/CEO and HSH Medical Director to: • Set standards for the delivery of healthcare services at the HSH Program • Develop and carry out HSHs clinical vision • Develop and implement policies, procedures, and best practices • Together with the Chief Executive Office, HSH Program Coordinator, and Chief Financial Officer participates in the HSH Operations Committee to ensure efficient and effective clinical operations • Provides direct patient care for 33 hours per week • Responsible for completing billing and medical notes in a timely manner • Works with staff in new and innovative ways of increasing the quality and efficiency of care rendered • Maintains active medical staff status at one Springfield acute care hospital • Provides clinical expertise to address complex clinical problems and access to specialized care • Participates and provides clinical leadership at key management meetings including: • Operations meetings • MIS/EMR • Medical case coordination meetings as appropriate • Provides clinical expertise to ensure an integrated system of patient care management including EMR system, care coordination, referral arrangements, hospital admissions, discharge planning, patient tracking, continuity of care, quality assurance, patient satisfaction, and patient grievance procedures, continuous quality improvement system • Responsible for working collaboratively with all clinical staff to meet HSH Health Plan goals and objectives • Assists the HSH CEO and Chief Medical Officer in evaluating HSH program effectiveness through utilization rates, peer review, and MIS reports • Assists HSH CMO and Program Coordinator to ensure medical productivity expectations are met • Develops and maintains positive relationships with other members of the healthcare and homeless services community in HSHs Service Area including providers, hospitals, public health officials, and others to ensure that HSH services are appropriately targeted to the needs of the homeless populations served • After hours telephone call coverage duties when appropriate to support the systems already in place • Performs related work as required
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities • Communicate effectively with patients and other healthcare support staff • Sensitive to and respectful of the educational, racial, cultural, and linguistic differences and needs of the patient population • Extremely detail-oriented with the ability to express oneself clearly and concisely orally and in writing • Ability to provide effective leadership to healthcare support staff • Ability to think strategically and problem solve in a fast-paced environment
Education and Experience M.D. licensed to practice in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts Board eligible or certified in family practice, internal medicine, or other appropriate specialty Strong interest in working within multi-disciplinary medical teams and supportive service staff (case managers, social workers, outreach workers, mental health, and substance abuse counselors) to provide episodic and primary care to homelessness
NOTICE: The following benefits are contingent upon hours worked and bargaining vs. non-bargaining agreements.
Benefits • Medical/Dental/Vision: 75% City Subsidized • All health insurance plans include Dental and Vision • Retirement: Available to employees working 20+ hours per week • Paid Vacation: Earned vacation time can be taken after 6 months of service • Paid Holidays: All City employees receive 11 paid holidays per year • Paid Sick Time: Full-time employees are immediately eligible to begin accruing 1 1/4 days per month which can be taken after 6 months of service • Supplemental Long Term and Short disability coverage is available to employees at the employee cost • Paid Personal Days: Use up to 3 of your accrued sick days as Personal days • Family Medical Leave Act (FMLA): A means for eligible employees to balance work and family responsibilities by taking unpaid leave for authorized reasons • Training: On-the-job and instructor-led courses available • Employee Assistance Program: Free, confidential, and personal assistance to employees and their families to resolve issues that affect their personal lives as well as job performance • Direct Deposit: Easy, convenient, and free!
Questions
Required Question Employer: City of Springfield Address: 36 Court St Springfield, Massachusetts, 01103 Phone: 413-787-6018 Website: https://www.springfield-ma.gov