Family Medicine Physician (with Teaching Opportunity)- Indiana
Commonwealth Medical Services
Location
Valparaiso, Indiana
Quick overview
Provide comprehensive primary care to patients of all ages, including preventive care and chronic disease management. Supervise and mentor medical students and residents through bedside teaching and clinical instruction.
Requirements summary
Requires an MD or DO degree from an accredited medical school and completion of an accredited Family Medicine residency. Must be Board Certified or Eligible in Family Medicine and eligible for an unrestricted state medical license.
Job description
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