Family Medicine Physician (with Teaching Opportunity)

Position Summary
The Family Medicine Physician provides comprehensive, continuous primary care to patients across the lifespan, including preventive care, chronic disease management, and acute illness treatment. This role includes participation in medical education through teaching, supervision, and mentorship of medical students, residents, or other learners in clinical settings.

Clinical Duties and Responsibilities

Provide full-scope primary care for pediatric, adolescent, adult, and geriatric patients
Perform preventive care, wellness exams, and health maintenance screenings
Diagnose and manage acute illnesses and injuries
Manage chronic medical conditions (e.g., diabetes, hypertension, asthma, COPD)
Perform minor in-office procedures as appropriate to training and privileges
Order and interpret laboratory and diagnostic tests
Coordinate referrals to specialists and ancillary services
Provide patient education on disease prevention and health promotion
Document encounters in the electronic medical record
Participate in quality improvement and population health initiatives

Teaching & Academic Responsibilities

Supervise and teach medical students and/or residents during clinic sessions
Provide bedside teaching and clinical reasoning instruction
Review documentation and provide feedback on patient care plans
Participate in case conferences, lectures, and educational conferences
Assist with learner evaluation and competency assessments
Contribute to curriculum development or educational activities as requested
Model professionalism, communication, and patient-centered care

Procedural Scope (Typical)

Skin biopsies and lesion removal
Incision and drainage
Joint injections
Suturing and wound care
Pap smears and women’s health procedures
Contraceptive management (e.g., IUD/implant placement if trained)
Basic musculoskeletal procedures

Practice Setting

Outpatient primary care clinic
Possible newborn, inpatient, or nursing facility coverage depending on practice model
Interdisciplinary team including nursing, care coordinators, and behavioral health
Academic or community training environment

Qualifications

MD or DO degree from an accredited medical school
Completion of accredited Family Medicine residency
Board Certified or Board Eligible in Family Medicine
Eligible for unrestricted state medical license
DEA certification (if prescribing controlled medications)
Interest in teaching and mentorship

Preferred:

Prior teaching or precepting experience
Academic appointment eligibility (if applicable)

Core Competencies

Comprehensive primary care across lifespan
Preventive and population health management
Clinical teaching and learner engagement
Communication and patient education
Team-based care collaboration

Work Environment

Combination of direct patient care and learner supervision
Structured clinic schedule with dedicated teaching time
Participation in academic conferences and quality initiatives

Family Medicine Physician (with Teaching Opportunity)- Indiana