Physician - Primary Care (Internal Medicine or Family Medicine)

Job description

Job Requirements
University of Maryland Capital Region Health , a member of the University of Maryland Medical System (UMMS), is seeking a dedicated and compassionate Primary Care Physician to join our team in Laurel, Maryland .
We welcome physicians trained in Internal Medicine or Family Medicine who are passionate about delivering exceptional, patient-centered care to an adult population (ages 18 and older).
Whether you're an experienced physician or beginning the next chapter of your medical career, this is an opportunity to make a meaningful impact in a growing and diverse community.
The Opportunity: Practice Medicine That Makes a Difference
As a Primary Care Physician, you'll play an essential role in promoting wellness, preventing disease, managing acute and chronic conditions, and helping patients achieve their long-term health goals.
Key Responsibilities
• Deliver exceptional patient care: Evaluate, diagnose, and treat adult patients with a broad range of acute and chronic medical conditions.
• Promote prevention and wellness: Provide preventive screenings, routine examinations, health education, and individualized treatment plans that support lifelong health.
• Develop personalized treatment plans: Prescribe medications, therapies, and other appropriate medical interventions based on clinical findings and evidence-based practices.
• Build meaningful patient relationships: Obtain comprehensive medical histories, discuss diagnoses and test results, and empower patients through education and shared decision-making.
• Coordinate comprehensive care: Collaborate with nurses, specialists, advanced practice providers, and other healthcare professionals to ensure continuity and quality of care.
• Perform clinical procedures: Provide appropriate in-office treatments and procedures consistent with your training, qualifications, and scope of practice.
• Maintain clinical excellence: Complete accurate and timely medical documentation, including patient assessments, treatment plans, referrals, and records supporting professional billing.
• Champion quality and patient safety: Follow applicable clinical standards, regulatory requirements, and organizational policies while protecting patient confidentiality.
• Support team-based healthcare: Help coordinate clinical activities and contribute to an environment focused on collaboration, communication, and excellent patient outcomes.
• Make an impact beyond the exam room: Participate in community health initiatives, educational programs, and outreach activities that promote wellness and access to care.

Additional clinical and administrative responsibilities may be assigned as appropriate.
What You'll Bring
• MD or DO degree from an accredited medical school.
• Board certification or board eligibility in Internal Medicine or Family Medicine .
• Eligibility for an unrestricted Maryland medical license.
• A commitment to high-quality, evidence-based, patient-centered care.
• Strong communication, collaboration, and clinical decision-making skills.
• A passion for improving the health and well-being of the communities we serve.

Why UM Capital Region Health?
The strength of an academic health system. The heart of community medicine.
At UM Capital Region Health, you'll have the opportunity to practice medicine within a collaborative healthcare environment backed by the resources and reputation of the University of Maryland Medical System.
Our Laurel location offers the convenience of working between two major metropolitan areas—Washington, D.C., and Baltimore—while serving a vibrant and diverse Maryland community.
Here, your work is more than a series of appointments. It's an opportunity to build trust, inspire healthier lives, and help shape the future of community-based healthcare.
Your Expertise. Their Health. Our Shared Purpose.
We believe great primary care begins with meaningful relationships and a commitment to treating the whole person.
If you're an Internal Medicine or Family Medicine physician looking for an opportunity where your expertise is valued and your impact extends beyond the exam room, we'd love to meet you.
Your next chapter starts in Laurel. Let's make it meaningful.
Apply today or connect with our Physician Recruitment team to learn more!
All information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.
We do not accept inquiries or solicitations from third party recruiters/search firms.