Primary Care Physician, Hybrid Model

ChenMed is transforming healthcare for seniors. We provide big answers to big problems in health care delivery. ChenMed is a full-risk primary care market leader with an innovative philosophy, unique physician culture and end-to-end customized technology. These things allow us to provide world-class primary care and coordinated care to the most vulnerable population - moderate- to low-income seniors who have complex chronic diseases.

Through our innovative operating model, physician-led culture and empowering technology, we are able to drive key quality and cost outcomes that create value for patients, physicians and the overall health system. Our model allows us to practice medicine the way it should be practiced. By recruiting focused physicians and reducing their doctor-to-patient ratios, we increase patients’ “face time” during each monthly appointment and help foster stronger doctor-patient relationships. Our model also drives and enhances compliance with treatment plans.

As a result of our efforts, our patients realize lower hospital admissions. Their overwhelming response to our approach is reflected in our aggressive, organic growth and net promoter scores in the low to mid 90s, which is unheard of in any industry. Read more about our results and the value of the ChenMed model.

As a company, we are making a difference in the lives of seniors and the health care system overall.

ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES:

• The PCP, Hybrid Model independently provides non-emergency care for patients with acute and chronic illnesses encountered in the older adult patient.
• Provides medical and healthcare support and service to patients that may be in remote or medically underserved areas, making a difference in quality and continuity of care.
• Provides general primary care services including assessment, treatment planning and prescribing medication as necessary.
• Monitors outcomes after providing services to ensure expected results.
• The PCP, Hybrid Model will take full accountability for patient care and outcomes and will appropriately seek consultation from employed and external specialists when needed, though will still stay involved in, and be responsible for, the detailed care of the patient.
• It is expected that the PCP, Hybrid Model will engage with the hospitalist whenever one of their patients is in the hospital (regardless of whether the hospitalist works for ChenMed or not).
• The PCP, Hybrid Model is responsible for assessment, diagnosis, treatment, management, education, health promotion and care coordination and documentation for patients with acute and complex chronic health needs.
• The PCP, Hybrid Model may lead their care team consisting of care promoter (medical assistant), care facilitator, and care coordinator for patients able to come to the office.

Performs other duties as assigned and modified at manager’s discretion.

At ChenMed, If you are an innovative, entrepreneurial minded, over-achiever who is extremely passionate in helping people and revolutionizing Healthcare again, we are that dynamic and exciting company you are looking for!

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KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

Competencies for Success

• Availability and Accessibility for patients to build trust from their patients. It is expected that PCP’s will make themselves as available to their patients as possible by answering phone calls and messages in a timely manner. Accommodation will be made for telehealth and/or in-person visits when needed.
• Service Orientation - PCP’s provide care that they would want for a family member or for themselves to each patient at every interaction.
• Evidence Based Medicine - The PCP remains updated on evidence-based medicine, but also recognizes that factors outside of traditional medicine, like lifestyle and nutrition, have a large impact on patient health outcomes. The PCP stays up to date on clinical, nutritional, and lifestyle-based interventions to improve outcomes.
• Physician Leadership is integral to good healthcare, so the PCP must be willing to continuously work to develop and improve leadership skills for the benefit of one’s patients, their team, their center and the company
• Quality - Our patients deserve the highest quality of care. This requires a willingness to work with the care teams towards achieving high quality outcomes and quality measures. At the same time, PCPs will always be looking for ways to continuously and systematically improve their practice of medicine and the operations of their center
• Influence - PCP’s must competently and compassionately influence their patients, their teams, and themselves to achieve the best outcomes.
• Self-Care - A PCP can take the best care for their patients when they are adequately caring for themselves. That means physically, mentally, socially and spiritually. Physician wellness is important for sustainability and promoting the health of physicians, staff, and patients.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite products including Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook, plus other systems as used in the company
• Adept in use of virtual, online and telephonic communications system
• Ability and willingness to travel locally as needed in their market, if applicable, nationally for initial training (2 weeks) and then occasionally regionally and nationally for recruiting or training purposes.
• Fluency in English, verbal and written. There may be jobs in some centers that require fluency in other languages, and this will be made known at the time of application.
• This job requires use and exercise of independent judgment

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE CRITERIA:

• MD or DO in Internal Medicine, Family Medicine, Geriatrics or similar specialty required
• Current, active MD licensure in State of employment is required
• A minimum of 1-year clinical experience in geriatric, adult or family practice setting preferred
• Board certification in Internal Medicine, Family Medicine, Geriatrics or similar specialty is preferred, Board Eligibility is required
• Once Board certified, PCP, Hybrid Model will maintain board certification in their terminal specialty by doing necessary MOC, CME and/or retaking board exams as required
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required
• Must have a current DEA number for schedule II-V controlled substances