Internist Job at Optimus Health Care in Bridgeport, CT

Join a Team That Makes a Difference at Optimus Health Care!

Are you passionate about providing high-quality, patient-centered care? Optimus Health Care—the largest provider of primary health care services in Fairfield County—is looking for dedicated professionals to join our team! With multiple locations in Bridgeport, Stratford, and Stamford, our mission is to be a lifelong health care partner, dedicated to achieving optimal wellness for the communities we serve.

Join our team-based care delivered in a kind and compassionate manner.

We are currently recruiting for an Immediate Care Clinician to work in our Bridgeport clinic. Competitive compensation and up to  $25k sign-on/retention bonus

The Immediate Care Clinician will provide primary care to patients following accepted standards and protocols and will function as part of a team, seeing patients on a scheduled and walk-in basis and direct their clinical care together with other members of the care team.

Provide direct patient care including pre-operative care, post-hospital follow-ups, physical exams (up to four physical exams per day, 30 minutes per exam) and urgent care, as well as telehealth care as needed.

The Immediate Care clinicians will participate in regularly scheduled Immediate Care team meetings with the goal of maximizing the efficiency of the care process and designing and implementing standing orders to guide patient care and decrease clinical and administrative workload for Optimus’ primary care clinicians.

Job Qualifications/Requirements

Strong interpersonal communication skills and the ability to work effectively with a wide range of patients in a diverse community.

Ability to work independently, and to interact with colleagues and other staff in a team environment.

Knowledge of clinical operations and procedures.

Comprehensive knowledge of modern principles and techniques of general medicine and public health, as traditionally practiced.

Ability to work well under pressure analyzes and evaluates individual member’s needs, reach sound conclusions, and make appropriate recommendations.

Must hold MD, DO, from an accredited medical school; BA/BS, MS preferred. Graduate of AMA accredited Physician Assistant or NP program.

EXPERIENCE: 2 years of experience preferred in providing patient care as MD, DO PA, NP or Preference for board certification in internal medicine, family practice, or emergency medicine.

LANGUAGE SKILLS: Bi-lingual preferred

Licensure / Certification

Current unrestricted Connecticut License to practice medicine as and MD, DO, PA, NP

Active Federal DEA and Controlled Substance Registration

For physicians board certified in Specified Area of Medical Specialty.

Current CPR certification and ACLS certification required.

Working For Optimus:

OHC provides a fun, fast-paced working environment, where our commitment to quality is present in every job function.

100% Outpatient Setting

Excellent health & welfare benefit options

Competitive Compensation

Optimus and its caring, multilingual staff proudly serve our community in a patient-centered environment.

NHSC Student Loan Repayment, if eligible

Optimus is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees as protected by applicable federal and/or state law.