Primary Care Physician

SUMMARY

Provide the full scope of primary care services to patients of BILHPC practices, including but not limited to diagnosis and treatment of medical conditions, preventive care and health maintenance, and coordination of care.  Physician will generally have a focus on either internal medicine or family medicine.

This role is an employment model position in the Harvard Medical Faculty Physicians at Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center, Inc. (HMFP). A Harvard Medical School appointment at the Lecturer or Instructor level may be applied for commensurate with academic qualifications.

The following statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by individuals assigned to this position. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities and skills required of this position.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Obtain health history and perform physical examinations utilizing medical instruments and equipment.

• Order or execute various tests, analyses, and diagnostic images to provide information on a patient’s condition.

• Analyze reports and findings of tests and examinations, and diagnose condition of patient.

• Accurately diagnose and treat a wide-range of acute and chronic diseases and injuries

• Administer or prescribe treatments and medications appropriate to a patient’s diagnosis.

• Prescribe medications in accordance with state and federal statutes and professional practice guidelines.

• Promote health by advising patients concerning diet, hygiene, and methods for prevention of disease.
• Prepare records and reports as required in support of services rendered in accordance with established procedures.
• Counsel patient and, if appropriate, family on diagnosis and treatment plans to ensure understanding and follow-through.
• Participate in peer review, quality assurance, provider meetings, and other clinical meetings.
• Make referrals to specialists when appropriate for a patient's condition and treatment.
• Support BIDHC culture and promote team-based delivery of patient care.

Harvard Medical Faculty Physicians at Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center (HMFP) is one of the largest physician organizations in New England, dedicated to excellence and innovation in patient care, education, and research. As a physician-led organization, HMFP partners with more than 2,400 providers to support the delivery of exceptional care, promote professional development and foster balance at work and home. HMFP physicians have faculty affiliations with Harvard Medical School (HMS) and provide care throughout BILH system and additional hospitals across Massachusetts.