The Family Practice Physician provides comprehensive primary care services to patients of all ages in an outpatient setting. This role includes preventive care, acute care, and chronic disease management while supporting population health initiatives, quality improvement efforts, and the Center’s mission to reduce health disparities.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Provide comprehensive primary care to pediatric, adolescent, adult, and geriatric patients
Diagnose and treat acute and chronic medical conditions
Deliver preventive care services, including well-child visits, immunizations, screenings, and health education
Develop, implement, and manage individualized treatment plans
Order, interpret, and evaluate diagnostic tests and laboratory results
Prescribe medications and therapies in accordance with evidence-based guidelines
Document patient encounters accurately and timely in the electronic health record (EHR)
Collaborate with interdisciplinary care teams, including behavioral health, dental, pharmacy, and care coordination staff
Participate in quality improvement initiatives, population health management, and value-based care activities
Ensure compliance with clinical policies, HRSA requirements, CMS regulations, and HIPAA standards
Participate in team meetings, trainings, and professional development activities
Provide supervision and teaching to medical students, residents, or advanced practice providers, as applicable
Required Qualifications
Doctor of Medicine (MD) or Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO) from an accredited medical school
Completion of an accredited Family Medicine residency program
Board Certified or Board Eligible in Family Medicine
Current, unrestricted Kentucky medical license (or eligibility for licensure)
Current DEA registration
BLS certification (ACLS preferred)