Primary Care Physician - SSMC
southshorehealth
Primary Care Physician - SSMC
southshorehealth· SMC South Shore Medical Center, Inc.
About this role
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Requisition Number:
Facility:
LOC0020 - 143 Longwater Norwell143 Longwater Drive Norwell, MA 02061Department Name:
Status:
Budgeted Hours:
Shift:
Compensation Pay Range:
$148,500.00 - $580,000.00
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
1. Provides and manages direct patient care, including physical examinations, evaluations, assessments, diagnoses and treatment for a specified patient population.
2. Prescribes pharmaceuticals, other medications, and treatment regimens as appropriate to assessed medical conditions.
3. Refers patients to specialists and to relevant patient care components as appropriate.
4. Manages patient medications and prescribes appropriate medications as needed
5. Orders and interprets laboratory studies, x-rays and other diagnostic tests.
6. Makes referrals to other healthcare providers for comprehensive patient care.
7. Establishes a therapeutic patient-health care provider relationship.
8. Directs and coordinates the patient care activities of nursing and support staff as required.
9. Documents patient clinical activities clearly, concisely and with-in the expected time frames as outlined in the Medical Records Completion and Documentation Policy.
10. Follows established departmental policies, procedures, and objectives, continuous quality improvement objectives, and safety, environmental, and/or infection control standards.
11. Performs miscellaneous job-related duties assigned.
Communication:
1. Establishes effective working relationship with physicians, APCs, nurses, medical assistants and other support staff, to ensure a coordinated team approach to patient care.
2. Attends appropriate department and organizational meetings to stay abreast of current issues, trends, processes, systems and programs that affect the delivery of patient care and changes in the work environment
3. Brings important issues of concern and ideas to the Department Chief for discussion and appropriate resolution and/or planning.
1. Establishes effective working relationship with physicians, APCs, nurses, medical assistants and other support staff, to ensure a coordinated team approach to patient care.
2. Attends appropriate department and organizational meetings to stay abreast of current issues, trends, processes, systems and programs that affect the delivery of patient care and changes in the work environment
3. Brings important issues of concern and ideas to the Department Chief for discussion and appropriate resolution and/or planning.
Professional Development:
1. Attends both internal and external educational conferences and seminars that enhance current medical knowledge and skill development
2. Participates in professional activities, such as active membership in professional organization.
3. Maintain current board certification as defined by certifying organization and the Commonwealth of Massachusetts.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
• Ability to observe, assess and record symptoms, reactions and progress.
• Knowledge of legal and ethical standards for the delivery of medical care.
• Knowledge of relevant drugs, and non-pharmaceutical patient care aids and ability to prescribe dosages and instruct patients in correct usage.
• Ability to maintain quality, safety and/or infection control standards.
• Knowledge of community medical diagnostic and patient care services in area of medical expertise.
• Knowledge of related accreditation and certification requirements.
• Knowledge of current principles, methods and procedures for the delivery of medical evaluation, diagnosis and treatment in area of expertise.
• Ability to work both independently and in a team environment.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills.
Education: Medical Doctor Degree; residency program
License/Certificates: State licensure, Board Certification or board eligible in area of expertise. Federal DEA license. BLS certification.
Experience: Preferably at least 3 years of directly related experience which may include residency in a directly related medical specialty.
Typically, M-F 8a-5p; with share of the after hours on call coverage.
Responsibilities if Required:
Education if Required:
License/Registration/Certification Requirements:
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the salary for the Primary Care Physician - SSMC role at southshorehealth?
The listed salary for this Primary Care Physician - SSMC position at southshorehealth is USD 149K–580K. This is an Full time role.
Where is the Primary Care Physician - SSMC position at southshorehealth located?
This Primary Care Physician - SSMC role at southshorehealth is based in 2 Locations, LOC0017 - 1495 Hancock Street, LOC0020 - 143 Longwater Norwell. The position is listed as on-site or hybrid. Check the full job description or apply directly to confirm the work arrangement.
Is the Primary Care Physician - SSMC role at southshorehealth full-time or part-time?
This is listed as a Full time position. It is posted as a Primary Care Physician - SSMC role in the SMC South Shore Medical Center, Inc. department at southshorehealth.
Which team or department does the Primary Care Physician - SSMC at southshorehealth belong to?
This Primary Care Physician - SSMC position is part of the SMC South Shore Medical Center, Inc. department at southshorehealth. See the full job description for more information about the team structure and responsibilities.
How do I apply for the Primary Care Physician - SSMC position at southshorehealth?
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When was the Primary Care Physician - SSMC job at southshorehealth posted?
This Primary Care Physician - SSMC position at southshorehealth was posted on Aug 4, 2026. Apply as soon as possible — early applications are often reviewed first.
Primary Care Physician - SSMC
southshorehealth · 💰 USD 149K–580K
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