Family Medicine Physician Visa Sponsorship US

Job Description

Position Title: Family Medicine Physician
Employment Type: Full-time, Permanent

About the Role

This role involves delivering and overseeing direct health care for a defined patient population, with a primary focus on Family Medicine. The position requires both clinical expertise and a commitment to education, research, and administration, following CMU Partners’ CARE Model (Clinical, Administrative, Research, Educational).

Compensation and Benefits

The compensation package is highly competitive and may include:

• Comprehensive benefits package
• Commencement bonus
• Relocation assistance
• CME allowance with 5 days of CME leave
• J-1 Visa Sponsorship
• H-1B Visa Sponsorship
• Malpractice/liability insurance
• Licensing expenses
• Four (4) weeks paid time off

Key Responsibilities

Clinical (C)

• Provide direct patient care, including examinations, diagnoses, treatments, and prescribing medications.
• Deliver care to a diverse patient population, including medically underserved and low-income communities.
• Maintain hospital staff privileges and participate in academic rounds.
• Supervise and mentor residents and medical students in clinical and inpatient settings.
• Ensure compliance with departmental policies, safety standards, and continuous quality improvement.

Administrative (A)

• Contribute to program planning, implementation, and evaluation within CMU Partners’ medical services.
• Participate in departmental operations as assigned.

Research (R)

• Engage in research activities aligned with the department’s objectives.
• Support scholarly initiatives that advance family medicine practice.

Educational (E)

• Assist in developing and delivering educational programs for residents and students.
• Support curriculum development and evaluate resident and student progress.
• Lecture at conferences, grand rounds, and other academic events.
• Provide clinical supervision during clerkship student rotations.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Strong clinical assessment and diagnostic skills.
• Knowledge of ethical, legal, and accreditation standards in medical care.
• Proficiency in prescribing medications and guiding patient use.
• Ability to uphold safety, quality, and infection control standards.
• Understanding of community-based medical services.
• Effective communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively.

Working Conditions

• Moderate physical activity, including standing/walking for extended periods and handling objects up to 25 pounds.
• Exposure to potentially hazardous materials; strict adherence to safety protocols required.
• Possible contact with blood or blood-borne pathogens; OSHA training mandatory.

Qualifications

• Education/Experience: Board-certified or board-eligible in Family Medicine.
• Licensure: Must hold or be eligible for required state licensure and certification.
• Appointments: Maintain medical staff appointments at partner institutions and secure a faculty appointment with the CMED department.
• Commitment to Education: Participation in teaching and mentoring is an integral part of this role.

Equal Opportunity Statement

CMU is an AA/EO institution, committed to providing equal opportunities to all applicants, including minorities, women, veterans, and individuals with disabilities.