Primary Care Provider

POSITION SUMMARY:

The Primary Care Provider delivers high-quality, compassionate, comprehensive primary care services at

Joseph P. Addabbo Family Health Center (JPAFHC). This role emphasizes preventive care, chronic

disease management, and patient education, with a focus on serving medically underserved and culturally

diverse populations. The PCP works as part of an integrated, multidisciplinary care team to improve health

outcomes and advance health equity.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Clinical Care

· Deliver comprehensive, patient-focused primary care for adults.

· Perform comprehensive assessments, diagnosis, treatment, and follow-up in accordance with

evidence-based guidelines.

· Manage acute and chronic medical conditions, including hypertension, diabetes, asthma, COPD, and

behavioral health concerns.

· Conduct preventive care services such as annual physicals, screenings, immunizations, and health

education.

· Order and interpret diagnostic tests, labs, imaging, and specialty referrals as appropriate.

· Deliver care both in-person and via telehealth as needed.

Care Coordination & Team Collaboration

· Work collaboratively with nurses, medical assistants, behavioral health providers, case managers,

and dental providers.

· Participate in team huddles, care planning, and quality improvement activities.

· Coordinate care transitions, referrals, and follow-up services to ensure continuity of care.

· Maintain effective communication with specialty providers, hospitals, and community resources.

· All providers will share responsibility for on-call coverage, ensuring patient care needs are met

outside regular clinic hours.

Compliance & Documentation

· Document all encounters in the electronic health record (EHR) accurately, thoroughly, and in a

timely manner.

· Adhere to federal and state regulatory requirements, including HRSA, UDS, OSHA, and infection

control standards.

· Comply with FQHC-specific requirements such as sliding fee scale documentation, enabling

services referrals, and quality reporting.

Quality & Performance Improvement

• Participate in quality initiatives such as PCMH, meaningful use, HEDIS/UDS measures, and population health programs.
• Use evidence-based practices to contribute to the improvement of clinical workflows.
• Follow protocols that support value-based care and improved patient outcomes.
• Required to take part in peer review activities to ensure adherence to clinical standards and best practices.

Community & Mission Engagement

• Support the mission and values of the JPAFHC to provide accessible, equitable, and culturally competent care.
• Participate in outreach, health education events, and collaborations with community partners as needed.

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Required

· Licensed Physician (MD/DO), in New York State

· Board-certified or board-eligible in Family Medicine, Internal Medicine.

· Current DEA registration: ability to obtain X-Waiver/MAT certification if required.

· Current BLS/CPR certification.

· Experience or strong interest in working with underserved populations.

Preferred

· Experience in an FQHC or community health setting.

· Familiarity with value-based care, population health, and trauma-informed care.

· Bilingual skills (e.g., Spanish) highly desirable.

· Experience with eClinicalWorks EHR systems

Work Environment & Physical Requirements

· Outpatient clinic setting with possible satellite site coverage.

· Must be able to work extended hours or occasional weekends as needed.

· Ability to sit, stand, and walk for extended periods and lift up to 25 lbs occasionally.