Physician (Family Medicine MD/DO)

About Piedmont Health Services

Piedmont Health Services, Inc. (PHS) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit and Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC) in North Carolina. Dedicated to delivering top-tier, accessible, and inclusive primary healthcare, PHS has proudly served for 55 years and remains the largest community health center in central NC. Operating 11 Community Health Centers, two PACE (Program of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly) SeniorCare facilities, and 2 Mobile Health Units, PHS extends its services to residents across many counties, including Alamance, Caswell, Chatham, Orange, and Lee.

Job Summary

Physicians at Piedmont Health Services, Inc. deliver the full range of ambulatory primary care services, including diagnosis and treatment of acute and chronic illness in all age groups, preventative care, well child care, minor surgical procedures, and occasional medical emergencies. The physicians are responsible for seeing their scheduled patients as well as walk-ins and add-ons, providing coverage during the operating hours of the Center, providing telephone consultation as needed, performing administrative tasks associated with the provision of medical care, participating in quality improvement activities and providing community service. Physicians are expected to manage all patients and conditions within the scope of their training and approved privileges. Precepting opportunities for UNC Family Medicine residents are available but not required.

Qualifications

• Primary source verified Doctor of Medicine or Doctor of Osteopathy degree and completed residency.
• All physicians shall be board certified or board eligible with certification pending. In case a provider fails to pass board examination, employment will be rendered probational and circumstances reviewed; employment may continue at the discretion of the Chief Medical Officer until repeat testing. Repeated failure to pass boards will result in termination.
• North Carolina license to practice as a physician is required and must be kept current. Controlled Substance Registration Certificate from the Drug Enforcement Administration ("DEA certificate") is required and must be kept current.
• BLS certification is required.
• Patient Population Served: Pediatric, Adolescent, Adult, Geriatric (specific age groups for which the physician will provide medical care will be based on his/her scope of training and approved privileges.)
• Be medically cleared for communicable diseases and have all immunizations up-to-date prior to beginning employment.