Internal Medicine Physician - MD/DO

Internal Medicine Physician – Outpatient Only (MD/DO)

Position Summary

The Outpatient Internal Medicine Physician provides comprehensive primary care to adult patients in an ambulatory setting. This role focuses on preventive care, diagnosis, and longitudinal management of acute and chronic medical conditions, emphasizing continuity of care, evidence-based practice, and patient-centered outcomes without inpatient responsibilities.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive outpatient primary care to adult patients
• Evaluate, diagnose, and manage acute illnesses and chronic conditions such as diabetes, hypertension, cardiovascular disease, pulmonary disease, and endocrine disorders
• Perform preventive care services including annual wellness visits, health screenings, immunizations, and risk-reduction counseling
• Develop and implement individualized treatment and care plans
• Manage medication therapy and monitor treatment effectiveness
• Coordinate care with specialists, ancillary services, and community resources
• Provide patient education regarding diagnoses, medications, lifestyle modification, and disease prevention
• Ensure continuity of care and appropriate follow-up
• Maintain accurate, timely clinical documentation in the electronic medical record
• Participate in quality improvement, population health, and patient safety initiatives
• Comply with all regulatory, accreditation, and professional standards

Qualifications

• Doctor of Medicine (MD) or Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO) from an accredited medical school
• Completion of an accredited Internal Medicine residency program
• Board-eligible or board-certified in Internal Medicine
• Ability to obtain and maintain unrestricted state medical licensure
• DEA registration or eligibility

Skills and Competencies

• Strong clinical expertise in adult primary care
• Excellent diagnostic reasoning and clinical decision-making skills
• Strong communication and patient counseling abilities
• Ability to manage complex chronic conditions longitudinally
• Commitment to evidence-based, patient-centered care

Work Environment

• Outpatient internal medicine or primary care clinic
• Weekday clinic schedule with no inpatient responsibilities
• Call coverage, if any, limited to outpatient practice needs

Physical Requirements

• Ability to sit, stand, and move throughout clinic environments
• Manual dexterity for examinations and office-based procedures
• Visual and auditory acuity sufficient for patient assessment and communication