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Job Description
- Physician
- Department: Medical
- Employment Type: Full Time
- Location: Newport - Chafee Medical
- Reporting To: Medical Director
Description
Practice medicine that matters. At EBCAP, you'll care for individuals and families across all ages and stages of life in a community health setting built on compassion, integration, and purpose.
This is a full-scope primary care role embedded in EBCAP's integrated care model. You'll work alongside behavioral health clinicians, care coordinators, and specialists to deliver whole-person care to some of Rhode Island's most underserved individuals and families.
What You'll Do
- Conduct comprehensive patient examinations using appropriate medical instruments and diagnostic equipment
- Gather, document, and maintain accurate patient medical histories within the electronic medical record system
- Order, perform, and interpret diagnostic tests, laboratory analyses, and imaging studies to evaluate patient conditions
- Diagnose and treat a wide range of acute and chronic medical conditions
- Prescribe medications, administer treatments, and provide preventive care services, including vaccinations
- Educate patients on health and wellness topics such as nutrition, exercise, hygiene, and disease prevention
- Provide prenatal and postnatal care services
- Coordinate referrals to specialists and additional care providers as needed
- Collaborate closely with nurses, physician assistants, medical assistants, and other allied health professionals
- Provide clinical supervision and guidance to support high-quality patient care delivery
- Contribute to a collaborative, integrated care model across the health center
- Partner with internal programs and services to ensure coordinated patient care
- Support the goals and initiatives of the Integrated Care Coordination Team
- Deliver safe, effective, and patient-centered clinical care
- Maintain accurate records, documentation, and reports related to services provided
- Participate in professional meetings, trainings, and relevant organizational activities
- Identify and communicate clinical issues, operational concerns, or opportunities for improvement to the Medical Director
- Maintain current knowledge, clinical skills, and proficiency across relevant areas of medicine
- Stay informed on community health concerns, including child abuse prevention, domestic violence awareness, and public health initiatives
- Perform additional duties and responsibilities as assigned by the Medical Director
What We're Looking For
- Degree from an Accredited Doctor of Medicine (M.D.) or Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (D.O.) program
- Completion of residency in Family Medicine or equivalent
- Active, unrestricted Rhode Island medical license
Board Certification or Eligibility in Relevant Specialty
- MDs: American Board of Family Medicine certification
- DOs: American Osteopathic Board of Family Physicians certification
- Current DEA registration
- BLS certification required; ACLS preferred
- Clinical knowledge spanning neonates through older adults
- Experience with women's health, pre/post-operative care, and psychiatric recognition
- Comfort with electronic medical records and AI-assisted documentation tools
- Cultural competency and sensitivity to socioeconomic factors affecting care
- Commitment to health equity and serving diverse, underserved populations
- Multilingual (Spanish / Portuguese) strongly preferred
Benefits
- For Full-Time Employees Working 30-40 hours per week, EBCAP offers:
- Comprehensive medical and dental insurance plans (BCBSRI) with heavy subsidization
- Supplemental vision insurance
- Voluntary medical and dependent care flexible spending accounts
- Up to 3% matching 403(b) retirement plan
- Employer-paid life insurance
- Generous paid time off including vacation, holidays, personal days, and sick time
- Mileage reimbursement
- Tuition reimbursement
- Center-paid training
- CME reimbursement/CME days
- Employee assistance program
Key Responsibilities
Provide comprehensive primary care to underserved populations within an integrated health model, collaborating with behavioral health and care coordination teams. Responsibilities include diagnosing acute and chronic conditions, performing examinations, and educating patients on wellness.
Requirements
Requires an M.D. or D.O. degree with a completed residency in Family Medicine and an active Rhode Island medical license. Board certification or eligibility and current DEA and BLS certifications are required.
Qualifications
- Education
- Professional certificate or licensure
- Experience
- 2+ years of experience
Certifications
Key Skills
Family Medicine — Physician Career Context
The cost-of-living index for Rhode Island is 102.3 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 63.1% of Rhode Island clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
Of the 50 active Family Medicine listings this role was benchmarked against, 10% are remote, 44% have no call, 60% require no weekends.
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Work-life score | 7.2 / 10 · top 25% in family medicine | ranked against 2,599 Family Medicine listingslisting-based score, 0–10 |
| Listed pay | not listed | Family Medicine median $285k (middle half $255k–$311k)187 comparable listings, Oct 2026 |
| Cost of living | Rhode Island index 102.3 | US average = 100BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Family Medicine listings in Rhode Island | 11 active | 2,619 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Oct 2026 |
| Work setting | on-site | peers: 10% remote · 44% no call · 60% no weekends50 benchmarked listings |
| Family Medicine pay trend | −3.2% vs prior quarter | —through Sep 2026 |
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Physician at East Bay Community Action Program a 7.2 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as very good. This places the position in the top 25% in Family Medicine — ranked against 2,599 active Family Medicine listings on WeekdayDoc.
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