CVS Health·Waterbury, Connecticut
The Primary Care Physician is responsible for providing equitable and effective value-based healthcare to local Medicare patient populations within neighborhood primary care centers. Key duties include assessing and diagnosing patients, overseeing primary care, prescribing treatments, maintaining electronic medical records, and collaborating with leadership to meet health quality goals.
We’re building a world of health around every individual — shaping a more connected, convenient and compassionate health experience. At CVS Health®, you’ll be surrounded by passionate colleagues who care deeply, innovate with purpose, hold ourselves accountable and prioritize safety and quality in everything we do. Join us and be part of something bigger – helping to simplify health care one person, one family and one community at a time.
Title: Primary Care Physician
Company: Oak Street Health
Waterbury Center - 2000 N Main St STE A Waterbury, CT 06704
The purpose of a Primary Care Physician at Oak Street Health is to provide equitable and effective value-based healthcare to local Medicare patient populations at our innovative network of neighborhood primary care centers. Our Primary Care Physicians operate at a single medical center supported by large care teams so our providers can focus on delivering a better quality of care, rather than a volume of services. Our value-based care model and competitive bonuses are structured to reward outcomes, drive low hospital admissions, deliver preventive medicine, and result in an unmatched patient experience.
We’re looking for physicians who are intrinsically motivated to provide this kind of excellent care to older adults. New graduates are encouraged to apply.
Highly qualified candidates may also be considered for a Center Medical Director position.
Anticipated Weekly Hours: 40
Time Type: Full time
$174,070.00 - $374,920.00
This pay range represents the base hourly rate or base annual full-time salary for all positions in the job grade within which this position falls. The actual base salary offer will depend on a variety of factors including experience, education, geography and other relevant factors.
Our people fuel our future. Our teams reflect the customers, patients, members and communities we serve and we are committed to fostering a workplace where every colleague feels valued and that they belong.
Great benefits for great people
We take pride in our comprehensive and competitive mix of pay and benefits – investing in the physical, emotional and financial wellness of our colleagues and their families to help them be the healthiest they can be. In addition to our competitive wages, our great benefits include:
Affordable medical plan options, a 401(k) plan (including matching company contributions), and an employee stock purchase plan.
No-cost programs for all colleagues including wellness screenings, tobacco cessation and weight management programs, confidential counseling and financial coaching.
Benefit solutions that address the different needs and preferences of our colleagues including paid time off, flexible work schedules, family leave, dependent care resources, colleague assistance programs, tuition assistance, retiree medical access and many other benefits depending on eligibility.
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This job does not have an application deadline, as CVS Health accepts applications on an ongoing basis.
Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with all federal, state and local laws.
Required qualifications include holding an M.D. or D.O. degree, being Board Certified or eligible in Internal Medicine or Family Medicine, and possessing an active, unrestricted State License and DEA license with US work authorization. Fellowship training in Geriatrics and experience in value-based care are preferred.
Market context
Primary care physician openings in Connecticut are typically competitive because practices look for clinicians who can manage broad outpatient needs and meet licensure and board certification requirements. This role is especially relevant if you hold, or are eligible for, an unrestricted Connecticut medical license and are Board Certified or Board Eligible in Internal Medicine or Family Medicine. Review the AI-summarized job requirements and benefits on this platform to save time, then confirm how the paid time off, company holidays, and insurance offerings align with your priorities.