MHHC is seeking a dynamic Internal Medicine Physician (Internist) to join our expanding Health Center in the Bronx.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

Examines patients, orders or performs appropriate diagnostic tests, formulates diagnosis, directs or performs appropriate therapeutic treatment, and counsels patients.

Counsels patients on diet, hygiene and preventive health care with accountability for clinical outcomes.

Provides patient medical follow-up and assists specialist in providing treatment for such patients.

Consult with appropriate medical specialist when necessary; refer patient to subspecialists when indicated
Ensure performance improvement initiatives are supported with timely and accurate data and consistent actions
Provides medical supervision to assigned staff or nurse, nurse practitioner, physician assistants, medical residents, students and other paraprofessionals.

REQUIREMENTS:
The position requires a medical degree from a medical college approved by the AMA along with experience in patient care in a large primary care environment.

Completed internship and residency training from an approved medical facility
Board certified or board eligible by specialty board.

Must have strong focus on wellness and prevention, effective communication skills, compassion for engaging patients and EMR experience.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

Focused on collaborative team-based care.

Comfortable working in a high accountability environment and receiving and providing constructive feedback
Passionate about providing high quality care to low-income, underserved residents and those lacking access to health care
Spanish and/or Bengali language skills are very useful.

MHHC is an approved site for the National Health Service Corp Loan Forgiveness Program www.nhsc.org