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Exciting things are happening at Lower Lights Christian Health! We're expanding our mission to serve the community across central Columbus and its surrounding areas!

About Lower Lights Community Health Center

Lower Lights Community Health Center (LLCHC) is a mission-driven, faith-based Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC) that provides whole-person, high-quality, and accessible healthcare to underserved communities in Central Ohio. We are passionate about removing barriers to care and transforming lives through compassionate, patient-centered service. Join us in delivering hope and healing to our youngest patients and their families.

Role Summary

The Staff Physician at Lower Lights Christian Health Center provides high-quality, patient-centered primary care across LLCHC's clinic locations. This role delivers comprehensive outpatient medical services, integrates whole-person care, and ensures excellence in clinical quality, safety, and compassion. As a member of an interdisciplinary care team, the physician supports LLCHC's mission to provide holistic, Christ-centered health care to all patients, regardless of ability to pay. The Staff Physician also contributes to quality improvement, population health initiatives, community outreach, and team leadership to help strengthen LLCHC's clinical operations and patient outcomes.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive outpatient primary care, including assessment, diagnosis, treatment, chronic disease management, preventive care, and health education.
• Maintain clinical documentation in the electronic health record according to LLCHC standards, compliance requirements, and best practices.
• Ensure timely follow-up on diagnostics, referrals, medication management, and patient inquiries.
• Participate in a rotating on-call schedule to support patient needs outside regular clinic hours.
• Deliver care consistent with evidence-based guidelines, LLCHC protocols, and regulatory standards.
• Participate in peer review, quality assurance, and performance improvement initiatives.
• Support population health efforts, care gap closures, and value-based care initiatives.
• Work collaboratively with Nurse Practitioners, Physician Assistants, medical assistants, behavioral health providers, dental providers, dietitians, case managers, and spiritual care staff as part of an interdisciplinary care team.
• Serve as a collaborating physician for advanced practice providers, including participation in standard-of-care agreements and clinical oversight as appropriate.
• Contribute to a culture of respect, teamwork, and whole-person care.
• Model LLCHC's mission and values in daily practice and interactions.
• Participate in provider meetings, staff meetings, trainings, and assigned committees to support clinical operations and ongoing improvement.
• Promote LLCHC in the community and support outreach efforts as needed.
• Engage in mentoring, coaching, and supporting clinical staff and learners (students/residents), as applicable.
• Use clinic time effectively to support access, continuity, and financial sustainability.
• Uphold organizational policies, compliance standards, and ethical medical practice.
• Perform additional duties as assigned by the Chief Medical Officer or leadership team.

Benefits & Perks

• Health benefits including medical, vision, dental, life, disability
• Generous Paid Time Off
• 10 Paid Holidays
• Student loan forgiveness opportunities
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) with access to various consultants
• 3% match toward retirement fund
• And more!

Why Join LLCHC?

• Work in a collaborative, mission-focused environment where your voice matters.
• Eligible for loan repayment through NHSC and Ohio Physician Loan Repayment Program.
• Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits including health, dental, vision, life insurance, generous PTO, paid holidays, and retirement contributions.
• Opportunities for leadership, teaching, and professional development.

Lower Lights Community Health Center is an Equal Opportunity Employer and complies with all applicable federal, state, and local laws regarding nondiscrimination and equal employment opportunity. We encourage all qualified individuals to apply.

This job description is intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed. It is not an exhaustive list of duties, responsibilities, or qualifications required for the position.

Qualifications

• Board certification in the relevant specialty
• 2+ years of clinical experience in a healthcare setting
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Experience with telemedicine services
• Current and unrestricted state license to practice as a Psych NP, PA (CAQ-Psych), or PA-C
• Current BLS certification (ACLS and PALS preferred).
• Demonstrated commitment to serving diverse, underserved, or vulnerable populations.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills with a team-oriented approach.