Family Practice Physician

Wheeler's vision is that all people will have the opportunity to grow, change and live healthier, productive lives.  Our mission is to provide equitable access to innovative care that improves health, recovery and growth at all stages of life.

POSITION SUMMARY

Other staff include: Medical Director, Psychiatric Nurse Practitioners, Primary Care Nurse Practitioners, Medical Assistants, Patient Care Coordinators, Dietitian Nutritionist, front desk staff and behavioral health staff. 
 

This position will serve 20 patients per 8 hour day and will provide supervision to Nurse Practitioner staff.

Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC).  Eligible for up to $250,000 in loan repayment through National Health Service Corp (NHSC).

SCHEDULE

Full Time, rotating on-call.  Opportunity for Part time hours is also available. 
 

LOCATION 
Waterbury, CT
 

QUALIFICATIONS

- Licensed Physician

- Board Certification in Family Practice

- Active DEA controlled substance registration  
 

ADDITIONAL POSITION REQUIREMENTS

-Must have or be willing to obtain the suboxone waiver.

-Will be required to acquire and maintain certification in Basic Life Support for

 Healthcare Professionals no later than 90 days from date of hire.

-Must be able to pass a respirator fit test at time of hire and on an annual basis. 
 

EMPLOYEE BENEFITS

At Wheeler, we're committed to not only supporting your career growth but also ensuring your well-being and security. Here's how we invest in you:

Nurture Your Health:

• Comprehensive medical and prescription insurance through Centivo
• Comprehensive dental and vision insurance through Cigna
• Access to wellness programs to support your physical and mental health

Secure Your Future:

• Enjoy peace of mind with company-paid life and AD&D insurance
• 403(b) Plan, with contributions from the company

Fuel Your Career Growth:

• Pursue your educational goals with our Education Reimbursement Program
• Access training and development opportunities
• Qualify for the National Health Service Corps (NHSC) loan repayment programs
• Get reimbursed for licensure/certification expenses

Maintain Work-Life Harmony:

• Recharge with generous paid time off, including:

• • 15 vacation days per year to explore and recharge

• 8 sick days per year for your well-being
• 2 personal days per year for your personal needs
• 2 floating holidays per year to celebrate what matters to you
• 9 paid company holidays to spend with loved ones
• Access free and confidential counseling through our Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Obtains accurate and comprehensive health history, assess and evaluate patient complaints and concerns and develop a plan to address those complaints and concerns.

Develops and carries out treatment plans or alternative options as required.   
 

Refers patients who need specialized treatments or treatments that cannot be provided in the health center to an appropriate resource or provider and prescribe and administer medication. 
 

Provides and maintains optimal management of chronic conditions such as hypertension, asthma/COPD, diabetes, and hyperlipidemia that result in complications and premature death. 
 

Provides care that maintains an ongoing engaged, relationship focused on the patients’ needs over a lifetime. 
 

Prevents illness and premature death by providing immunizations, screening services and support for healthy lifestyles. 
 

Works with the multi-disciplinary team to create integrated treatment plans that address the patient’s physical and psychological needs and address the social determinants that impact health outcomes. 
 

Works directly with VP of Health Center Operations, Medical Director and clinical staff to gather, review trends and share UDS data; develop pertinent training related to requirements; chart audits for compliance and work with leadership team and clinical champions to encourage compliance and review best practices to improve outcomes and compliance.  

Maintains an understanding of the facilities and populations served to review trends in diagnosis, demographics, care and treatment to assist with completion of annual risk assessment, as well as providing suggestions for new program development. 
 

Compiles data in an organized and easily understandable method for presentation to leadership and staff groups to evaluate trends and report on plans for improvement.

Takes lead role with APRNs and provides day to day clinical oversight in the absence of the Medical Director. 
 

Assists the department vice president in developing clinical protocols, continued quality improvement and provides recommendations regarding clinical workflow and process improvement. 
 

Meets direct service productivity goals of 18-20 visits per day. Demonstrates knowledge of program/department/agency goals and target outcomes and adheres to practice standards and to data collection and reporting protocols. 

Working with the VP of Health Center Operations and Medical Director provides clinical oversight for the performance improvement activities of the health center including oversight and management of clinical performance outcomes. 
 

Continues to develop knowledge and understanding about the history, traditions, values, family systems, and artistic expression of groups served as well as uses appropriate methodological approaches, skills, and techniques that reflect an understanding of culture. 
 

FOR MORE INFORMATION CONTACT:

Melissa Wagner

HR Vice President 

860-793-7245 

mwagner@wheelerclinic.org 

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Wheeler Clinic is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.