Family Medicine Physician Needed at JFS Dallas

Job description

POSITION SUMMARY:
The Family Medicine Physician provides comprehensive, patient-centered primary care services to individuals and families across the lifespan within a community health center setting. This role focuses on delivering high-quality, culturally competent care to a diverse and often underserved population, regardless of ability to pay.

The physician is responsible for diagnosing and treating acute and chronic conditions, providing preventive care, managing overall patient health, and coordinating care with interdisciplinary teams. The position emphasizes a holistic approach that integrates medical, behavioral, and social determinants of health to improve patient outcomes.

As part of a mission-driven organization, the Family Medicine Physician supports the health center’s commitment to accessible, equitable healthcare and participates in quality improvement initiatives, care coordination, and community outreach efforts. The physician may also contribute to clinical leadership, mentoring, and the advancement of patient-centered medical home (PCMH) standards.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:

Required
• Knowledge of advanced principles of health promotion, prevention, and motivation
• Knowledge of medical terminology and appropriate abbreviations
• Demonstrates knowledge of the Texas Medical Practice Act
• Ability to document, with clarity, all information relevant to a patient’s needs
• Ability to use electronic health records
• Excellent interpersonal and written communication skills

Preferred
• Clinical fluency in Spanish
• Knowledge of public health principles and practice

Qualifications
• Education & Licensure
• Doctor of Medicine (MD) or Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO) from an accredited institution
• Board Certified or Board Eligible in Family Medicine
• Current, unrestricted medical license in the state of practice
• DEA certification
• Experience in a community health center, FQHC, or underserved setting preferred
• Experience with diverse patient populations across the lifespan
• Familiarity with integrated care and team-based models preferred