Family Medicine Physician - Middlebury, Vermont

Family Medicine Physician – Middlebury, Vermont                                              

The University of Vermont Health Network - Porter Medical Center is seeking a highly skilled and compassionate Family Medicine Physician to join its dynamic medical team. Practice Family Medicine as it was designed to be: provide continuing, comprehensive health care for individuals and families as a member of our vibrant Vermont community.

Responsibilities:

• Conduct thorough patient evaluations, medical histories, and physical examinations.
• Oversee a panel of primary care patients including management of results, messages from patients, and care coordination.
• Diagnose and treat acute and chronic medical conditions, ranging in complexity.
• Develop and implement personalized treatment plans that encompass medical, lifestyle, and preventative measures.
• Manage an average of 14-16 patients per day, adjusting based on the complexity of cases.
• Demonstrate proficiency in patient-centered communication and provide clear explanations of diagnoses, treatment options, and expected outcomes.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary medical teams to ensure comprehensive patient care.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date electronic medical records.
• Typical schedule: 4 8-hour clinic days and 1 administrative day, with some flexibility in scheduling.
• Participate in continuous medical education to stay current with advancements in medical knowledge and practices.
• Uphold the highest ethical standards and maintain patient confidentiality.
• 1:5 weekday, 1:16 weekend call (Outpatient only)
• Engage in teaching medical students

Qualifications:

• Board certification as an MD or DO in Family Medicine.
• Valid and unrestricted medical license in Vermont (or ability to obtain).
• Strong clinical acumen and diagnostic skills.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication abilities.
• Compassionate and patient-centered approach to healthcare.
• Commitment to lifelong learning and professional development.
• Ability to work collaboratively within a team-based care model.
• Adaptability and flexibility in a fast-paced clinical environment.

Porter Medical Center is a 25-bed, Critical Access Hospital (CAH) with a state-of-the-art surgical suite located in picturesque Middlebury, Vermont. Middlebury is a beautiful New England college town which offers a diversity of cultural and recreational activities. Our physicians truly enjoy a healthy balance between work and personal lifestyle interests. If you are a dedicated and skilled Family Medicine Physician seeking a fulfilling opportunity to make a positive impact on the health of individuals and families, we invite you to apply to. Join our team and contribute to a patient-centric healthcare experience that emphasizes holistic care and preventive medicine.

For additional information, please contact:

 Matt Canasi (Network Provider Recruiter) at matt.canasi@uvmhealth.org .

Primary Care - Porter Medical Center

Since 1925, Porter Medical Center has been providing high-quality health care to the residents of Addison County, Vermont and its surrounding communities. Our mission is to improve the health of our community, one person at a time.

Porter Medical Center is comprised of a 25-bed acute care facility, and a 98 bed skilled nursing facility which includes a memory care unit, short-term rehabilitation unit, and a long-term care unit. Porter operates a network of primary care and specialty medical practices throughout the region, as well as an infusion center and Porter ExpressCare.

Porter Medical Center is a health care partner of The University of Vermont Health Network. The University of Vermont Health Network is a six-hospital, and home health & hospice, system designed to offer highly integrated health care across the communities of Vermont and northern New York.

The hospitals in the network include The University of Vermont Medical Center (Burlington, Vermont), Central Vermont Medical Center (Berlin, Vermont), Champlain Valley Physicians Hospital (Plattsburgh, New York), Elizabethtown Community Hospital (Elizabethtown, New York), Alice Hyde Medical Center (Malone, New York),  Porter Medical Center (Middlebury, Vermont), and the UVM Health Network Home Health & Hospice. The network also includes the UVM Health Network Medical Group.