UCFS strives to use person-centered care to improve the health and well-being of everyone in our community. Share in our vision of being Eastern CT’s best choice for patient-centered healthcare!

In collaboration with the UCFS Behavioral Health Team, the Physician is responsible for planning and carrying out patient centered medical care including diagnosis and non-surgical treatment of diseases and injuries of internal organ systems for adults by performing the following duties in accordance with UCFS, AMA, NCQA and Backus Hospital Standards of Practice. 

UCFS Hours of Operation: Open 8:00am - 7:00pm; Hours Vary By Day & Location 

Expected Schedule: Full-Time, 40 hours/week, Monday through Friday

Clinical - 35hrs, Admin - 5hrs

Outline of Duties and Responsibilities

• Provides patient centered medical care to clients/families of all ages in accordance with standards of professional ethics and practice, NCQA guidelines, AMA standards of care and WWBH hospital privileging standards and UCFS policies and procedures; Meets documentation standards; analyzes records, reports, test results or examination information to diagnose patient medical condition; ensures patient communication with clinical findings, recommendations, and treatment plans
• Provides continuity of care for clients and families through participation in on-call rotation; when appropriate, provides care in the acute care setting in which one has admitting privileges and provides back up coverage for other primary care providers; Makes referrals and follows up on education, counseling and self-care management strategies.
• Ensures that special and holistic needs of clients/families are met through utilizing preventive health screening, treating common health problems, referring to specialists, utilization of primary care team members and other providers of care (i.e., dental, behavioral health, etc.), participating in interdisciplinary case conferencing and collaborating with other departments within UCFS and the community
• Identifies and responds to potential and/or high-risk situations inclusive of notification of such agencies as Department of Elderly Affairs, Department of Children and Families as appropriate; participates in the development of health risk management protocols;
• Participates in regular staff meetings, chronic care meetings, provider meeting and clinical record review sessions to address clinical issues, new protocols, changes in procedures, review of infection control issues, Etc.
• Meets health care outcome expectations as identified in the Health Care Plan; Facilitates the development of healthy behaviors/lifestyles through preventive screening and assessment programs, patient education and counseling and use of community resources and patient navigators; incorporates cultural backgrounds into the teaching process as appropriate
• Advocates for the Health Center and serve as a liaison to local and State professional societies, organizations etc.; provide presentations as may be needed at Board Meetings, Professional Advisory committees, funding requests, etc.
• Maintain best practice knowledge level by participation in continuing education opportunities, and utilization of current professional reference materials; maintain affiliation with and evaluation of teaching programs as needed

Why UCFS?

Our team is passionate about the services we provide and is committed to making a difference for our clients and community. At UCFS, a Federally Qualified Health Center, we specialize in integrated care which means having access to essential services to meet the complex needs of those we serve. We work collaboratively across programs at our agency to remove barriers and streamline access to services including behavioral health services, primary care, dental, case management and more. If you are committed to improving the health and well-being of our community, we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity.

Minimum Education and Experience

• Doctoral degree (MD) or DO (Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine)
• A strong community health/public health orientation, patient care management experience

Minimum Certificates, Licenses, Registrations

• Physician Licensed to practice in the state of Connecticut
• Valid DEA license
• BLS and ACLS required
• Board certified or board eligible in a primary care specialty
• Must maintain credentialing requirements for acute care hospital, third party payers and standards as may be needed by agency accrediting body

Minimum Skills and Abilities

• Working knowledge of MS Office, Internet and email
• Demonstrated ability to work positively with patients/staff
• Demonstrated ability to establish and maintain interpersonal relationships, develop constructive and cooperative working relationships with others and maintain them over time
• Act in an organized manner, performing today’s work today, and prioritizing specific goals to accomplish work

UCFS Healthcare Offers a Competitive Benefits & Perks Package to Our Hardworking Team Which Can Include:

• Financial - Yearly Performance Merit Increases; Gain Share Program; Local & Online Discounts
• Income Security - 401(k) Plan + 6% Employer Contributions; Employer Paid Life & Disability Insurance
• Health & Wellness - Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance; Employee Assistance Program; Wellness Programs; Decompression Spaces
• Time Off - Generous Paid Time Off Starting at 3 Weeks Vacation, 4 Floating Holidays, 10 Sick Days, 8 Federal Holidays
• Growth - Employee-Led Committees; NHSC Loan Repayment Opportunities; PSLF Eligibility; Career Path Ladders; Employer Paid Learning & Development Programs
• Fun - Appreciation, Education, and Team-Building Events

Automated Employment Decision Technology (AEDT) Notice (CT CART Act):

To assist our recruiting team, this application process may use the algorithmic features of LinkedIn (Candidate Fit / Top Match), and Handshake (Talent List Sorting), as well as on other platforms we may use. We use these automated technologies specifically to prioritize incoming applications, sort applicant lists, and match candidate profiles based on how closely provided skills, job history, experience, abilities align with our job criteria.

While a human recruiter reviews candidates and makes all final hiring and interview decisions, these automated platform tools serve as a material factor in our initial screening pipeline. These systems process data from your submitted resume, application, and public platform profiles. For inquiries or questions regarding the use of this technology, please contact us at PeopleServicesTeam@ucfs.org

EEO Policy:

UCFS is strongly committed to a workplace environment that respects, appreciates and values employee differences and similarities. By providing and supporting an enriching work culture, UCFS will continue to better serve our communities and provide quality patient, client, and resident care and services. UCFS is an employment at-will organization and an equal opportunity employer committed to maintaining a work and learning environment free from discrimination on the basis of sex, race, color, religion, national origin, pregnancy, gender identity, sexual orientation, marital/civil union status, ancestry, place of birth, age, citizenship status, veteran status, political affiliation, and genetic information or disability, as defined and required by applicable state and federal laws. Additionally, UCFS prohibits retaliation against an applicant or employee because they have engaged in protected activity under the statutes prohibiting discrimination in the workplace.