Community Health Centers of the Rutland Region·Rutland Town, Vermont
Diagnose and treat patients with rheumatic, autoimmune, and musculoskeletal disorders using evidence-based treatment plans and office-based procedures. Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to coordinate comprehensive care and maintain accurate electronic medical records.
Community Health is a multi-site FQHC serving 80% of the primary care needs in our community (central Vermont).Our mission is to service our patients with quality, efficiency, accessibility and equity. As the largest FQHC in northern New England, we have a large footprint that provides us with the opportunity to influence the evolving, local, state and regional health care environment.
Community Health Center sites are certified Level 111 Medical Homes, with a highly developed and supportive panel management and case management system in place. Community Health also has a robust integrated behavioral health program employing Psychiatrists, Behavioral Health Nurse Practitioners and Licensed Clinical Social Workers embedded within its primary care sites. We have a fully integrated electronic medical record and practice management system (Medent) with robust interfaces with our local hospital.
Community Health Rutland and Rutland Express Care serve the majority of those living in and around Rutland, the county seat and population center of southern Vermont. The Rutland practice uniquely provides the community with access to Primary Care, Behavioral Health and Care Management services for the whole family. Primary Care services include on-site Behavioral Health providers, Social Workers, and Care Management, along with preventive programs like diabetes management and education. Rutland Express Care, located within the same facility as Community Health Rutland, is open seven days a week for the treatment of minor illnesses and injuries for adults and children.
Downtown Rutland, the third largest city in Vermont, is the county seat and home to Rutland Regional Medical Center. The Green Mountain National Forest, Killington, and Pico ski resorts are a short drive from the picturesque historic downtown area.
Community Health is seeking a Family Practice Physician to work at our clinic in Rutland, Vermont. Physician candidates are expected to be knowledgeable and skilled in the delivery of primary care. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
Evaluate, diagnose, and treat patients with rheumatic, autoimmune, inflammatory, and musculoskeletal disorders in accordance with current standards of care.
Order, interpret, and integrate laboratory testing, imaging studies, bone health assessments, and other diagnostic data to support clinical decision-making.
Develop individualized, evidence-based treatment plans, including pharmacologic and non-pharmacologic interventions, lifestyle counseling, and referrals when appropriate.
Prescribe and manage disease-modifying antirheumatic drugs, biologic agents, corticosteroids, and other therapies while monitoring efficacy, side effects, and medication safety.
Perform office-based procedures within scope of practice, such as joint injections, aspirations, and other rheumatology-related procedures as clinically indicated.
Educate patients and families regarding diagnoses, treatment options, medication risks and benefits, disease self-management, and long-term follow-up needs.
Collaborate with primary care providers, specialty physicians, nursing staff, rehabilitation professionals, and other team members to coordinate comprehensive care.
Provide timely consultation, follow-up, and clinical recommendations, including review of referral information and communication of care plans.
Maintain accurate, timely, and complete documentation in the electronic medical record in accordance with organizational, payer, and regulatory standards.
Support quality improvement, patient safety, utilization management, and evidence-based practice initiatives related to rheumatology care.
Participate in call coverage, peer collaboration, committee work, and organizational initiatives as assigned.
Market context
Physician openings in Vermont often reflect steady demand in hospital and outpatient settings, especially for candidates with Internal Medicine or Family Medicine training. These roles are competitive because employers commonly look for board certification or eligibility, hospitalist experience, required certifications, and an active Vermont medical license. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits on this platform against the original posting, then confirm your license status and hospitalist experience before applying.
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