Medical Doctor (Part-Time)

Position Summary

Pulse Primary Care is seeking an experienced Part-Time Medical Doctor (MD) or Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO) to join our Springfield, Massachusetts primary care practice.

This is an on-site physician position designed for a provider who is committed to delivering high-quality, patient-centered primary care while also providing physician leadership, clinical guidance, and appropriate oversight to Nurse Practitioners and Physician Assistants within the practice.

The ideal candidate will have a strong primary care background, excellent clinical judgment, and prior experience working with or supervising Advanced Practice Providers (APPs).

Key Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive primary care services to adult patients, including assessment, diagnosis, treatment, medication management, preventive care, and chronic disease management.
• Evaluate and manage acute and chronic medical conditions within the physician's scope of practice.
• Develop and implement individualized treatment and care plans.
• Order, review, and interpret appropriate laboratory testing, diagnostic studies, and other clinical services.
• Prescribe medications and treatments in accordance with applicable federal and Massachusetts requirements.
• Maintain accurate, thorough, and timely documentation in the electronic medical record.
• Provide physician supervision, collaboration, consultation, and clinical oversight for Physician Assistants and Nurse Practitioners as required by Massachusetts law, applicable regulations, payer requirements, and Pulse Primary Care policies.
• Serve as a clinical resource to APPs and other members of the healthcare team.
• Assist with clinical training, mentoring, and professional development of providers as appropriate.
• Provide consultation on complex patient cases and assist with escalation of clinical concerns.
• Promote adherence to evidence-based medicine, clinical protocols, quality standards, and patient-safety expectations.
• Participate in quality improvement and compliance initiatives.
• Collaborate with practice leadership regarding clinical operations, provider performance, workflow, and patient-care concerns.
• Maintain professional communication with patients, families, clinical staff, specialists, hospitals, pharmacies, and other members of the care team.
• Perform other physician responsibilities consistent with the position and within the physician's lawful scope of practice.

Qualifications

• Doctor of Medicine (MD) or Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO) degree from an accredited medical school.
• Active and unrestricted license to practice medicine in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, or ability to obtain licensure prior to employment.
• Board Certified or Board Eligible in Family Medicine, Internal Medicine, or another appropriate primary care specialty.
• Active DEA registration and appropriate Massachusetts controlled-substance authority, as applicable to the position.
• Experience providing outpatient primary care strongly preferred.
• Previous experience supervising, collaborating with, or providing clinical oversight to Nurse Practitioners and/or Physician Assistants preferred.
• Strong clinical assessment, diagnostic, and decision-making skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary healthcare environment.
• Strong communication, leadership, documentation, and organizational skills.
• Ability to maintain all required credentialing, licensing, continuing education, and professional requirements.

Schedule

This is a part-time position averaging approximately 20 hours per week or 40 hours per biweekly pay period.

The physician must be able to provide consistent on-site coverage at our Springfield, Massachusetts practice. Specific days and hours will be established based on practice needs and mutually agreed-upon availability.

Sign-On Bonus

The selected physician will be eligible for a $10,000 sign-on bonus, paid in two installments in accordance with the terms outlined in the employment offer/agreement.

Provider Support

Eligible part-time providers may receive:

• Employer-provided malpractice insurance coverage
• Credentialing and enrollment support
• Approved professional licensing and continuing-education reimbursement
• Sick time in accordance with applicable Massachusetts law and company policy
• Eligibility to participate in the company's 401(k) plan subject to plan terms
• Consideration for applicable discretionary provider incentive programs

Why Join Pulse Primary Care?

Pulse Primary Care is committed to providing accessible, high-quality healthcare while supporting a collaborative clinical environment. This position provides an opportunity for an experienced physician to maintain a part-time clinical schedule while playing an important role in patient care, provider development, and clinical leadership within the Springfield practice.

This is an urgent hiring need, and qualified candidates are encouraged to apply promptly.

Pulse Primary Care is an Equal Opportunity Employer and considers qualified applicants without regard to legally protected characteristics, in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local law.