Commonwealth Medical Services·Indiana, Pennsylvania
The physician will provide comprehensive outpatient primary care services to adult and geriatric patients, focusing on preventive care, diagnosis, and management of acute and chronic medical conditions. Key duties include performing assessments, developing evidence-based treatment plans, ordering tests, and coordinating care with other services.
A healthcare organization is seeking a Board Certified/Board Eligible Internal Medicine Physician to provide comprehensive outpatient primary care services to adult patients. This role focuses on preventive care, diagnosis and management of acute and chronic medical conditions, and long-term continuity of care within an ambulatory practice setting. Key Responsibilities Provide outpatient primary care services to adult and geriatric patients Perform comprehensive histories, physical examinations, and routine health assessments Diagnose and manage acute illnesses and chronic medical conditions Deliver preventive care services including screenings, immunizations, and wellness visits Develop and implement individualized, evidence-based treatment plans Order, interpret, and document laboratory and diagnostic test results Manage medication regimens and chronic disease follow-up Perform office-based procedures within scope of practice Coordinate care with specialists, hospitals, and ancillary services Educate patients on disease prevention, lifestyle modification, and self-management strategies Maintain accurate, timely, and compliant medical documentation Participate in quality improvement, population health, and patient safety initiatives Practice Setting Outpatient internal medicine or primary care clinic Minimal or no inpatient responsibilities depending on organizational structure Scheduled clinic hours with limited after-hours call as applicable Patient Population Adult and geriatric patients Broad range of preventive, acute, and chronic medical conditions Work Environment Ambulatory primary care practice Team-based, collaborative care model Emphasis on continuity of care, prevention, and chronic disease management
MD or DO from an accredited medical school Completion of an accredited Internal Medicine residency program Board Certified or Board Eligible in Internal Medicine Eligible for unrestricted medical licensure in the practicing state DEA registration or eligibility Skills & Competencies Strong clinical expertise in adult primary care Excellent diagnostic, analytical, and clinical decision-making skills Effective communication and patient education abilities Commitment to patient-centered, evidence-based care Ability to manage complex patients in an outpatient setting
Candidates must hold an MD or DO degree from an accredited medical school and have completed an accredited Internal Medicine residency program. Applicants must be Board Certified or Board Eligible in Internal Medicine and eligible for unrestricted medical licensure in Pennsylvania.
Market context
Physician openings in Pennsylvania are often driven by ongoing clinical coverage needs and specialty demand, so competition can be strongest for roles that require board eligibility, Pennsylvania licensure or IMLC eligibility, and preferred fellowship or EPIC experience. Benefits and requirements on this platform are AI-summarized from the original job description, helping you review the key details faster. If you are considering applying, confirm your licensure path and highlight any EPIC or fellowship experience in your materials.
