# Primary Care Physician (Internal Medicine or Family Medicine) (MD/DO)- Alabama

> Commonwealth Medical Services · Dothan, United States · Full-time · Posted 2025-12-18

**Workplace:** on_site

**Department:** Docs - EAST

## Description

**Position Summary**  
The Primary Care Physician provides comprehensive outpatient medical care to adult and/or pediatric patients, focusing on health promotion, disease prevention, diagnosis, and management of acute and chronic conditions. This role emphasizes continuity of care, patient-centered practice, and collaboration with a multidisciplinary healthcare team.

**Key Responsibilities**

-   Provide comprehensive primary care services, including preventive care, wellness visits, and routine physical examinations
-   Diagnose, treat, and manage acute and chronic medical conditions
-   Develop and implement individualized treatment plans based on evidence-based medicine
-   Order, interpret, and review diagnostic tests, including laboratory and imaging studies
-   Prescribe medications and therapies in accordance with clinical guidelines
-   Provide patient education on health maintenance, disease prevention, and lifestyle modifications
-   Coordinate care with specialists and other healthcare providers as needed
-   Maintain accurate, timely, and compliant medical documentation in the electronic health record
-   Participate in quality improvement initiatives and population health efforts
-   Adhere to all clinical, safety, and regulatory standards

**Qualifications**

-   Doctor of Medicine (MD) or Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO)
-   Completion of an accredited Internal Medicine or Family Medicine residency program
-   Board certified or board eligible in Internal Medicine or Family Medicine
-   Active, unrestricted medical license (or ability to obtain licensure)
-   DEA registration (or eligibility to obtain)

**Skills and Attributes**

-   Strong clinical judgment and diagnostic skills
-   Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities
-   Commitment to patient-centered, high-quality care
-   Ability to work independently and as part of a collaborative team
-   Proficiency with electronic health record systems

## Requirements

Must maintain state certification and/or licensure

## Apply

[Apply at Commonwealth Medical Services](https://apply.workable.com/commonwealth-medical-services/j/FD8A9F7D91/apply)

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