Community-Based Physician
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Job Description
The Physician for Primary Care, Adult and Pediatrics provides both well-care and acute/chronic care to patients across all ages, from infancy through adulthood, in a primary care setting.
The physician is responsible for the comprehensive evaluation and documentation of the health status of patients, ensuring high-quality care throughout their lifespan. They collaborate with other healthcare professionals, including specialists, to deliver holistic and coordinated care.
The Physician educates patients and their families on health management, preventive care, and treatment plans. During case conferences, the physician actively engages in discussions with peers, asks questions, and contributes educational in-services to the provider group.
Identify parents/children/patients for whom barriers exist. Maintain agency medical records per agency policies. Participate in quality process, and consult with the Medical Director, as needed, regarding complex cases.
Requirements
The Community-Based Physician requires an M.D. or D.O. degree; a current, valid license to practice medicine in New York State (license must be in good standing). Maintains credentialing and privileges as granted by the Board of Directors and the Health Center. Maintains DEA registration.
Is not excluded to participate as a provider in the Medicaid and Medicare Programs.
Strong interpersonal and communication skills with compassion, and high level of service for our patients, parents, and staff; at least two years of experience providing medical care to patients and families; experience with supervision and/or training to clinical staff.
Benefits
- NHSC Loan Repayment Program eligible
- Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance
- Agency-funded voluntary life insurance
- 403(b) retirement plan (eligible upon hire; employer match after one year)
- Generous paid time off, including vacation and sick leave
Key Responsibilities
The physician provides comprehensive primary care, including well-care and acute/chronic treatment, to patients of all ages. They also collaborate with healthcare teams, educate families on health management, and maintain accurate medical records.
Qualifications
- Experience
- 2+ years of experience
Certifications
Key Skills
Primary Care — Physician Career Context
Of the 50 active Primary Care listings this role was benchmarked against, 12% are remote, 48% have no call, 64% require no weekends.
The cost-of-living index for New York is 107.9 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 64.6% of New York clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
Primary Care pay on WeekdayDoc is up 2.0% vs. the prior quarter (through Sep 2026).
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Community-Based Physician at North Country Family Health Center a 7.2 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as very good. This places the position in the top 25% in Primary Care — ranked against 1,322 active Primary Care listings on WeekdayDoc.
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