Physician, MD -Castleton Primary Care Vermont - Community Health Centers of the Rutland Region

POSITION SUMMARY:

Community Health is seeking a Family Practice Physician to work at our clinic in Castleton, Vermont.  Physician candidates are expected to be knowledgeable and skilled in the delivery of primary care. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:  

•  Empower patients to take an active role in health maintenance and promote wellness behaviors.
• Provide appropriate patient follow-up and communicate effectively with patients. 
• Refer patients to specialty care as necessary.
• Provide clinical supervision to mid-level providers and nursing staff.  
• Participate in quality assurance activities.
• Participate in State and National disease collaborative efforts.

ABOUT US:

Community Health is a multi-site FQHC serving 80% of the primary care needs in our community (central Vermont). Our mission is to service our patients with quality, efficiency, accessibility and equity. As the largest FQHC in northern New England, we have a large footprint that provides us with the opportunity to influence the evolving, local, state and regional health care environment.

Community Health Center sites are certified Level 111 Medical Homes, with a highly developed and supportive panel management and case management system in place. Community Health also has a robust integrated behavioral health program employing Psychiatrists, Behavioral Health Nurse Practitioners and Licensed Clinical Social Workers embedded within its primary care sites. We have a fully integrated electronic medical record and practice management system (Medent) with robust interfaces with our local hospital. 

CASTLETON CLINIC:

Community Health Castleton uniquely provides the community with access to Primary Care, Behavioral Health, and Care Management services for the whole family. Primary Care services include on-site Behavioral Health providers, Social Workers, and Care Management, along with preventive programs like diabetes management and education. Castleton Express Care, located within the same facility as Community Health Castleton, is open seven days a week, for the treatment of minor illnesses and injuries for adults and children. 

The town of Castleton is home to Lake Bomoseen and Castleton University.  Picturesque, historic downtown Rutland, the third largest city in Vermont, is the county seat and about 20 minutes from Castleton. The Green Mountain National Forest, Killington, and Pico ski resorts are about a 45 minute drive from the quaint, small town of Castleton, and a short drive to New York’s Saratoga Springs and Lake George area.
KNOWLEDGE, EDUCATION AND SKILL REQUIREMENTS:  
    • Favorable completion of college, medical school, internship, residency and possibly fellowship  
    • Possesses and maintains current license to practice medicine in the State of Vermont required.
    • Possesses and maintains current Board Certification within practicing specialty required.
    • Demonstrates meeting minimum CME requirements for licensure and board certification.
    • Doctors of Medicine (MD) and Doctors of Osteopathic Medicine (DO) accepted.
    • Strong inpatient skill set.
    • Quality-focused team player.
    • Excellent organizational, time management and problem-solving skills.
    • Ability to function effectively as part of a multi-disciplinary team.
    • Effective oral and written communication skills.
    • Commitment to providing exceptional patient care.
     
BENEFITS:
Community Health seeks to offer our Providers a very robust benefits package:
    • Market leading compensation – commensurate with experience.
    • Generous bonus opportunity.
    • Up to $10,000 in relocation expenses.
    • Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
    • Retirement plan – 403(b) with employer match.
    • Paid malpractice insurance.
    • Generous leave time: up to 4 weeks plus holidays.
    • Work-life balance with 4-day work weeks.
    • On-Call 3 weeks per year on average.
    • CME leave (1 week/year) and CME allowance ($6,000/year)
    • Opportunities to apply for school loan repayment, up to $20,000 a year.