Primary Care- Family/Internal Medicine Physician

We are seeking a dedicated and compassionate Primary Care Physician (Family or Internal Medicine) at Weeks Medical Center, part of North Country Healthcare. This role offers the opportunity to make a meaningful impact by providing comprehensive care to patients of all ages (or adults) in a close-knit, underserved rural community in northern New Hampshire. Rural medicine allows the delivery of high-quality primary care, including preventive, acute, and chronic disease management, participation in community health initiatives, and promotion of wellness education.

About the role

This full-time position is based in Groveton, NH, with a schedule of Monday through Friday, 8 AM to 5 PM.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive medical care including physical exams, diagnoses, and treatment plans; develop personalized health plans for patients.
• Manage long-term treatment plans for patients with chronic illness, ensuring regular follow-ups and monitoring; manage acute care and chronic medical conditions.
• Offer preventative care services such as immunizations, screenings (e.g., cancer, cholesterol, blood pressure), and wellness check-ups.
• Order diagnostic testing as appropriate; follow-up with patients on test results, treatments, and overall care plans.
• Prescribe medications and treatments in accordance with best practices and patient needs; work closely with patients to adjust medications and treatment strategies as needed.
• Coordinate with specialties for referrals when necessary to determine a course of treatment.
• Educate patients on disease prevention, nutrition, lifestyle changes, and managing health conditions; provide patients and families with information on health maintenance, disease management, and healthy living.
• Collaborate with nurses, medical assistants, and other healthcare providers to ensure continuity of care; assist support staff in improving their performance by participating in monitoring and evaluating the quality and appropriateness of patient care.
• Maintain medical records using the current NCH format and complete them within the timeframes specified by the Medical Staff Bylaws and Policies.
• Provide excellent medical care to patients by maintaining a level of professional practice and conduct commensurate with community professional standards as required for continued participation in and reappointment to the NCH Medical Staff.
• Participate in quality improvement initiatives within the practice.
• Participate in the clinic's day call rotation.

Requirements

• Graduate from an accredited Medical College with a Medical Degree.
• Successful completion of a US residency program in Family Medicine or Internal Medicine.
• Board certified (or eligible) by WMC Medical Staff Bylaws.
• ACLS and BLS certification from the American Heart Association required.
• Preferred experience in a Primary Care Outpatient environment.

Benefits

• Competitive base compensation with potential wRVU productivity and quality bonus.
• Significant commencement and retention bonuses.
• Relocation assistance.
• No weekend or holiday shifts.
• 5 weeks of vacation and 5 days of sick time.
• 1 week of CME time and $4,000 CME funds.
• Attractive benefits package including retirement plans and malpractice insurance with tail coverage.

Schedule

Monday through Friday, 8 AM to 5 PM.

Why join us?

• Breathtaking Scenery: Enjoy stunning landscapes and outdoor activities year-round.
• Community Connection: Become a valued member of a supportive, small-town community.
• Balanced Lifestyle: Experience a relaxed pace of life with fewer hassles.
• No Sales or State Income Tax.
• Collaborative Environment: Work with a dedicated medical team.
• Modern Facilities: Access to advanced medical technology.
• Career Growth: Opportunities for professional development.

About Us

North Country Healthcare is a leading comprehensive healthcare network delivering integrated patient care through three community critical access hospitals, several rural health clinics, and home health and hospice services. NCH remains committed to the health and well-being of the communities we serve. Member organizations include Androscoggin Valley Hospital in Berlin, Upper Connecticut Valley Hospital in Colebrook, Weeks Medical Center in Lancaster, and North Country Home Health and Hospice Agency in Littleton. NCH is proud to be the largest employer in the North Country, offering services in allergy/ENT, addiction & recovery, audiology, cardiac, dermatology, diabetes care/education, emergency medicine, GI, general surgery, hospice & palliative care, imaging, infusion, laboratory & pathology, neurology, OBGYN, orthopaedics, pain management, podiatry, primary care, pulmonary, respiratory, sleep medicine, speech, physical, & occupational therapy, wound care, and more.