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
