Are you excited about a new and exciting opportunity? Do you have a passion for working with families and individuals in need of healthcare, housing, and community support services? Are you interested in working for a mission-driven and innovative organization? Well, look no further! At Community of Hope, we envision Washington, DC, where everyone is healthy, housed, and hopeful. If you are ready to make a positive difference in the community, this position is for you! 

Our mission: To improve health, end homelessness, and partner with communities to make Washington, DC more equitable. 

Our Approach and Values: 

We celebrate people’s strengths and acknowledge the impact of trauma on people’s lives.   

We embrace diversity, welcome all voices, and treat everyone with respect and compassion. 

We lead and advocate for changes to make systems more equitable. 

We strive for excellence and value integrity in all that we do. 

Position Summary:  The Family Physician is accountable directly to the Medical Director and the Associate Chief Medical Officer within their respective program as assigned.  This is a full-time position based out of our Conway Health and Resource Center in SW, DC.  

The salary for this position ranges between $170,000 - $180,000 annually and the offer amount is determined by the candidate's education, qualifications, and experience.  Indeed provides their own estimated salary calculator and is not affiliated with COH's range.  

Highlighted Duties and Responsibilities: 

• Provides direct and efficient medical care to patients, meeting clinical standards and maintaining flow, within the appropriate scope of practice.
• Maintains the required productivity numbers expected by Community of Hope, as set by the board;
• Documents all patient encounters, including face to face, telephone, and electronic communications, in the medical record in a timely fashion; using all mandatory, structured fields as required in eCW. 
• Precepts residents, medical students, nurse practitioner students, and physician assistant students during their community medicine rotations as agreed upon with supervisor;
• Secures patient information and maintains patient confidence by completing and safeguarding medical records and keeping patient information confidential. 
• Signs off on all laboratory results, diagnostic imaging results, and referral reports in a timely fashion and shares this information with patients as appropriate.
• Secures patient information and maintains patient confidence by completing and safeguarding medical records and keeping patient information confidential. 
• Shares on-call responsibilities with other providers. 
• Performs other duties as assigned by supervisor. 

• Medical Degree (MD/DO, Board Certified preferred) with specialization in family medicine required;
• Current DC license or ability to acquire a DC license in a timely manner required (employment will not begin until after a DC license is acquired and credentialing by the board is approved); Any providers who are licensed in Maryland who provide a copy of their license and MD CDS to Talent Management are also eligible for MD licensure reimbursement.
• Current CDS and DEA required; Current BLS certification (ACLS or BLS for the Healthcare Provider or equivalent) required.
• Minimum of 2 years experience practicing in an inner-city setting preferred.
• Experience with electronic health records preferred.
• Bilingual in Spanish or Amharic preferred.
• Ability to work across clinical sites if requested.
• Shares Saturday clinic coverage with other providers by completing at least one Saturday shift per month. 
• Proof of required vaccinations is required. This includes, but may not be limited to, Flu and Covid. COH will consider requests for reasonable accommodations for anyone who cannot be vaccinated for a religious or medical reason, subject to applicable law.

At COH, we understand the toll that the Covid-19 pandemic has taken on the workforce, which is why we prioritize the following well-being and work-life balance-centered benefits: 

• Remote work opportunities are available for many of our roles, promoting a culture of work-life balance. 
• 8-hour workdays, which include a paid lunch 
• 11.5 paid company holidays, 1 personal floating holiday, 15 days of paid vacation (increases to 20 after 3 years of service), and 12 days of paid sick leave on an annual basis 
• Annual performance-based raises, up to 5% of your annual pay 
• National Health Service Corps (NHSC) and DC Health Professional Loan Repayment Program (DCHPLRP) participants 
• Tuition reimbursement, loan repayment for clinicians, licensing reimbursement, and continuing education unit funds for licensed staff 
• Many opportunities for internal promotions and transfers across the agency as we continue to grow; we average 30+ promotions each year 
• Ongoing internal leadership training for supervisors 
• Diversity, equity, and inclusion training and initiatives for all staff 
• Ongoing well-being activities, culture compact activities, and trauma-informed care initiatives 
• Medical/Dental/Vision Plans through CareFirst BlueCross Blue Shield 
• Life insurance, short-term disability, and long-term disability insurance 
• 403(b) Retirement Plan 
• Flexible Spending Accounts for medical and dependent care reimbursable expenses 
• And much more! 

About Us: 

Community of Hope is a mission-driven, innovative, and rapidly growing nonprofit. For 45 years, we have provided healthcare, housing, and community support services to make Washington, DC more equitable. As a Federally Qualified Health Center, we provide medical, dental, emotional wellness, and care coordination services for the whole family at three locations in DC. 

Community of Hope also strongly emphasizes maternal and child health, with midwifery practice and the only free-standing birth center in DC. In 2024, Community of Hope provided about 50,000 medical visits, 6,300 dental visits, and 17,000 behavioral health visits for about 16,000 patients. Community of Hope is also one of the largest providers of homelessness prevention and housing services for 1,600 households—1,384 families and 220 individuals—experiencing homelessness in DC. Community support through Family Success Center, our WIC nutrition centers, and perinatal care coordination for pregnant people experiencing homelessness reach hundreds more families. We believe that everyone in DC can be healthy, housed, and hopeful.   

We were selected as one of The Washington Post 150 Top Workplaces in 2024 and 6 other times since 2014 based on feedback from our staff. 

To request a reasonable accommodation to complete an employment application or for general questions about employment with Community of Hope, contact a Recruiting Coordinator. Email: hr@cohdc.org Phone: 202-407-7747. Community of Hope is an equal opportunity employer.