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Virtucare

Staff Urologist

Nashville, TN · On-site

$650K - $700K/yr

This role combines advanced surgical practice with a mission-driven approach to deliver high-quality, efficient care, particularly for underserved populations. The position offers the opportunity to ...

Wellpath

Provider Recruiter

Franklin, TN · On-site

Caring for overlooked, underserved, and vulnerable patients * Autonomy in a warm team environment * Growth and training Perks and Benefits In addition to comprehensive benefits including medical ...

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Franklin, TN

Caring for overlooked, underserved, and vulnerable patients * Autonomy in a warm team environment * Growth and training Perks and Benefits In addition to comprehensive benefits including medical ...

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Franklin, TN

Caring for overlooked, underserved, and vulnerable patients * Autonomy in a warm team environment * Growth and training Perks and Benefits In addition to comprehensive benefits including medical ...

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Franklin, TN

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What does it mean to work with underserved populations?

Working with underserved populations involves providing services, support, or advocacy to groups who have limited access to resources such as healthcare, education, or social services. These populations may include low-income individuals, minorities, rural communities, or people facing social or economic barriers. Professionals in this field aim to bridge gaps in care or opportunity, promote equity, and improve overall well-being for these communities. This work often requires cultural sensitivity, adaptability, and a strong commitment to social justice.

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Professionals working to support underserved communities often encounter challenges such as limited resources, language and cultural barriers, and building trust with community members. Addressing these challenges involves strong communication skills, cultural competence, and creative problem-solving. Successful professionals often collaborate with local organizations, leverage partnerships, and continuously seek feedback from those they serve to ensure their efforts are effective and respectful. Flexibility and empathy are key to adapting strategies and meeting the evolving needs of the community.

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AspectUnderservedCommunity Health Worker
CredentialsVaries; often includes healthcare or social service certificationsTypically requires certification or training specific to community health
Work EnvironmentHealthcare facilities, clinics, outreach programs in underserved areasCommunity settings, homes, clinics, outreach events
Industry UsageUsed broadly to describe areas with limited healthcare accessSpecific role within healthcare and social services
Search/Comparison IntentUnderstanding underserved populations and healthcare accessRoles focused on community engagement and health education

Underserved refers to populations or areas with limited access to healthcare services, often requiring targeted outreach. Community Health Workers are professionals who serve these populations by providing health education, support, and connecting individuals to services. While both focus on improving health in underserved areas, 'Underserved' describes the population or area, whereas 'Community Health Worker' describes the role of individuals working within these communities.

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Make a Difference, Health the Underserved as a Family Practitioner

Christ Community Health Services

Memphis, TN

$107K - $136K/yr

Full-time

Re-posted 26 days ago

Job description

Company Description

Christ Community Health Services is part of a powerful narrative here in the Bluff City.

We extend grace and hope to the invisible and forgotten who live on the margins.

CCHS is the largest provider of primary care in Memphis and the second largest faith-based FQHC in America.

IN 2017 we celebrate 22 years of holistically providing high quality healthcare to nearly 1 in 10 Memphians.

We seek Family Medicine physicians who are interested in a unique model of urban medicine.

CCHS offers an attractive remunerative package, loan repayment from the NHSC, a signing bonus, sabbaticals, and more.

Job Description

HIGHLIGHTS INCLUDE

  • Perform duties specified by respective hospitals to maintain admitting privileges and credentialing to provide diagnosis/treatment of clinical disease in patients who require hospitalization.
  • May participate in call rotation on a schedule that may fluctuate, dependent upon staffing.
  • Attend staff/provider meetings, maintaining a level of involvement with any committees as needed to ensure quality care for patients. 
  • Participate in peer review, performance measurement/improvement data, and other activities to evaluate/advance quality improvement measures. 
  • Patient encounter expectations are approximately 20 patients per day
  • Collaborate with nurse practitioners/physician assistants as appropriate.
  • Assist in the educational training of Medical Students and/or Residents. 
  • Participate in Continuing Medical Education, including Life Support Training, etc.
  • Sustain the health necessary to perform their duties and maintain current Immunizations/PPD Status.
  • Notify CCHS about any problems that occur regarding drugs, felonies, discipline, loss of license, privileges, or other serious issues.
  • Perform other duties as assigned by the Chief Medical Officer or Medical Director.
Qualifications

MD or DO. Residency-trained. BC required. Family Medicine-centric. Clinicians with experience in underserved populations, urban and/or poverty medicine, public health, and global health are strongly preferred. Comfort with affirming a broad statement of faith. No Visa candidates at this time.

Additional Information

ABOUT US

Christ Community Health Services is a faith-based community health center holistically serving the least and the marginalized within Memphis since 1995. We provide high quality healthcare to the under-served in a distinctively Christian context.

CCHS is the largest provider of primary care in Memphis, and the second largest faith-based FQHC in America. Our providers are comfortable with affirming a broad statement of faith and practicing medicine as did Saint Luke of the New Testament, caring for the whole person, physically and spiritually.

Link: Christ Community Health Services 
Hospital Affiliations: Baptist Memorial Hospital - Memphis, Methodist Healthcare Memphis Hospitals, and Regional One Health
Visa Waiver: No

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