Job Summary
Job Description
Join Our Team as a Full-Time Family Practice Physician in Danbury, CT
The Equal Life Family Center is searching for a board-certified Family Medicine physician with interest in seeing both IM and FM patients. The community needs a person who can provide compassionate care to all who need its services, especially the poor and vulnerable. Its 119,000-plus caregivers/employees serve in 51 hospitals, more than 800 clinics and a comprehensive range of health and social services.
Work Schedule:
Monday to Friday, 8:00 am to 5:00 pm, with occasional on-call responsibilities shared among the team.
You will work in our well-equipped clinic, where our experienced nurses and support staff provide a supportive and collaborative environment.
Responsibilities:
- Conducting comprehensive patient evaluations, including medical history reviews, physical examinations, and diagnostic assessments.
- Developing and implementing individualized treatment plans for patients, employing evidence-based medicine and incorporating the latest medical advancements.
- Ordering and interpreting diagnostic tests, such as laboratory work, imaging studies, and specialized procedures, to aid in accurate diagnosis and treatment decisions.
- Prescribing and managing medications, therapies, and other treatment modalities to promote patient health and wellbeing.
- Collaborating with a multidisciplinary team of healthcare professionals, including specialists, nurses, and support staff, to ensure coordinated and holistic patient care.
- Providing patient education and counseling on disease prevention, treatment options, and lifestyle modifications to optimize patient outcomes.
- Maintaining accurate and up-to-date medical records and documentation in compliance with regulatory standards and organizational protocols.
- Participating in medical research, quality improvement initiatives, and continuing medical education to stay abreast of the latest developments in internal medicine.
Qualifications:
- Doctor of Medicine (MD) or Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO) degree
- Board certification or eligibility in Internal Medicine.
- Valid and unrestricted MD license in the state of practice.
- Excellent clinical skills and a strong foundation in evidence-based medicine.
- Proficiency in medical decision-making, critical thinking, and problem-solving.
- Effective communication and interpersonal skills to establish rapport with patients and collaborate with colleagues.
- Commitment to providing compassionate, patient-centered care.
Salary:
The base salary range for this full-time position is $300,000-$320,000, plus equity and benefits. The range displayed on each job posting reflects the minimum and maximum target for new hire salaries for the position across all locations.
Benefits:
- Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance.
- Life and disability insurance coverage.
- Retirement savings plan with a 401(k) option and employer match.
- Annual continuing medical education allowance.
- Generous paid time off and holidays, with 4 weeks of PTO per year.
- Malpractice insurance coverage.
- Employee assistance program for mental health support and counseling services.
- Access to an on-site gym and wellness programs.
- Relocation assistance if applicable.
Please submit your updated CV and start enjoy a healthy work-life balance today!