Staff Physician

Job Title: Family Practice Physician

Department: Clinical

Reports to: Chief Medical Officer

FLSA Status: Exempt

Prepared by: Human Resources

Last Modified: 05/24/2017, 02/18/2026

Summary

A Family Practice Physician provides comprehensive, continuous primary care to patients across the lifespan, including preventive services, acute illness treatment, and chronic disease management. This role conducts physical exams, diagnoses and treats medical conditions, orders and interprets diagnostic tests, prescribes medications, and coordinates referrals to specialists when needed. The physician emphasizes preventive care, health education, and patient-centered treatment plans while promoting continuity of care within a medical home model. Working collaboratively with interdisciplinary teams, the Family Practice Physician ensures high-quality, culturally responsive care that supports improved health outcomes for individuals and families.

General Accountabilities

• Provide comprehensive primary care services, including preventive care, acute illness management, and chronic disease treatment for patients across the lifespan.
• Conduct medical histories, physical examinations, and diagnostic evaluations; order and interpret laboratory and imaging studies.
• Develop and implement patient-centered treatment plans, prescribe medications, and monitor therapeutic outcomes.
• Orders lab tests, screenings, and diagnostic procedures
• Coordinate care with specialists, hospitals, and community resources to ensure continuity and quality of care.
• Maintain accurate, timely documentation in the electronic health record in compliance with organizational, state, and federal regulations.
• Monitors patients' conditions and progress and reevaluates treatments as necessary.
• Explains procedures and discusses test results or prescribed treatments with patients.
• Participate in quality improvement initiatives, population health management, and performance measurement activities.
• Promote preventive health measures, screenings, immunizations, and patient education to support long-term wellness.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary care teams to support integrated, team-based care delivery.
• Comply with clinical protocols, evidence-based guidelines, risk management standards, and HIPAA requirements.
• Support the organization’s mission through community engagement, patient advocacy, and culturally responsive care.
• Refers patients to medical specialists or other practitioners when necessary.
• Trains residents, medical students, and other health care professionals.