Lead Primary Care Physician

ChenMed, a physician-led and mission-driven primary care organization, is seeking a Lead, Primary Care Physician (PCP) to join their rapidly expanding team. This role is the initial step in the clinical leadership track, focusing on delivering affordable VIP care to seniors and transforming healthcare for a high-need population. The Lead PCP will be accountable for patient outcomes, act as a health coach, and lead care teams to achieve performance goals.

Practice Info

• Physician-led and mission-driven primary care organization
• Focus on full-risk Medicare Advantage providers
• Panel of at least 360 patients
• Care team consisting of a care promoter (medical assistant), care facilitator, and care coordinator
• Outcomes-focused, value-based organization

Responsibilities

• Independently provides care for patients with acute and chronic illnesses encountered in the older adult patient
• Takes full accountability for patient care and outcomes and appropriately seeks consultation from specialists when needed
• Engages with the hospitalist whenever one of their patients is in the hospital
• Responsible for assessment, diagnosis, treatment, management, education, health promotion and care coordination and documentation for patients with acute and complex chronic health needs
• Leads their care team consisting of care promoter (medical assistant), care facilitator, and care coordinator for patients able to come to the office
• Engages with the transitional care team and others for patients unable to come to the office
• Leads Super Huddle (SH) and Transforming Care Meeting (TCM) weekly, and supports Center Manager/Center General Manager if center clinical leader and/or market clinical leader is not available
• Plays an active role in the management of their center, helps cover for other providers, and actively participates in recruiting patients and providers

Compensation

• $214,700 - $306,714 Salary

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits

Shift & Schedule

• 16-18 appointment slots per day at a 0.9 FTE PCP schedule / 0.1 FTE dedicated leadership time

Requirements

• MD or DO in Internal Medicine, Family Medicine, Geriatrics or similar specialty required
• Must be able to obtain a State Medical License or already have a current, active State Medical License for the state(s) in which he/she will be working
• Board Eligibility is required
• Board certification in Internal Medicine, Family Medicine, Geriatrics or similar specialty is preferred
• Once Board certified, PCP will maintain board certification in their specialty by doing necessary MOC, CME and/or retaking board exams as required
• Must have a current DEA number for schedule II-V controlled substances
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from the American Heart Association (AMA) or American Red Cross required w/in first 90 days of employment