Home-Based Primary Care (HBPC) Primary Care Physician

University of Wisconsin Madison; Brantford; On-site; CAD 90,000 - 150,000; Part time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated HBPC Primary Care Physician to provide comprehensive medical care to homebound patients. This part-time role emphasizes optimizing patient quality of life through interdisciplinary teamwork and home-based services. The ideal candidate will possess a passion for geriatric care, ensuring that patients receive tailored support in their own environments. The position also includes teaching opportunities and active engagement in quality improvement activities. Join a forward-thinking team committed to enhancing the lives of older adults in the community.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of primary care experience with older adults.
• Knowledge of chronic disease management and geriatric syndromes.

Responsibilities

• Provide interdisciplinary primary care in patients' homes.
• Educate patients and families on preventative care and treatment.

Skills

Evidence-Based Medicine

Geriatric Medicine

Palliative Care

Electronic Systems Utilization

Collaborative Teamwork

Communication Skills

Public Health Knowledge

Education

MD/DO or Equivalent

Job description

Job Summary:

The HBPC Primary Care Physician provides comprehensive, primary medical care services, with an emphasis on optimizing functional status and quality of life, for patients who are not best served in a traditional office setting. The ideal candidate will have a passion for providing comprehensive health care to homebound populations in the context of their social support systems, physical environments, and personal values. The HBPC Primary Care Physician role is a 0.6 FTE time commitment and can be combined with other positions/responsibilities for up to 1.0 FTE role in partnership with the Department of Family Medicine & Community Health, Division of Geriatrics and Gerontology, or Division of General Internal Medicine.

This position will have clinical responsibilities with the HBPC interdisciplinary team based out of an office at UW Health Administrative Services and will require travel to provide care to patients in private residences, senior apartments, assisted living facilities, and skilled nursing facilities. As a clinical faculty member, this position will also include teaching responsibilities, active engagement in interdisciplinary teamwork and quality improvement activities, a commitment to self-directed learning in the home-based medical field, and participation in other education and training activities as recommended by the HBPC Medical Director.

Responsibilities:

- Provide comprehensive, interdisciplinary, primary care in the homes of older adults with serious medical, social, and/or behavioral conditions for whom routine clinic-based care is not effective or may not be possible.
- Maintain and continually develop foundational knowledge related to chronic disease management, geriatric syndromes, dementia care management, palliative care, caregiver support, and home- and community-based services.
- Work in conjunction with HBPC interdisciplinary team to determine in- home comprehensive geriatric needs and to ensure responsiveness and continuity of care.
- Work together with Advanced Practice Providers in a collaborative practice model for ongoing management of shared patients.
- Provide on call patient care on a rotating basis.
- Educate patients and families on goal-based, appropriate preventative care, medical issues, and use of prescribed medications and treatment.
- Provide compassionate anticipatory guidance through chronic illness trajectory, communicate prognostic information, and engage patients/families in goals of care discussions with referral to hospice when appropriate.
- Provide clinical teaching to medical students, residents, fellows and and interprofessional learners about home-based medical care.
- Collaborate with faculty and staff from the Office of Population Health, Geriatrics, Palliative Care, Internal Medicine, Family Medicine, and Ambulatory Operations to enhance and continually improve care of patients receiving HBPC services. Coordinate care with appropriate clinical team members in the inpatient, emergency department, and subacute rehabilitation settings.

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Education:

Required
Terminal Degree
MD/DO or Equivalent

Qualifications:

-Minimum 2 years work experience providing primary care to older adults or completion of accredited training program in geriatric medicine or hospice and palliative care by start date.
- Knowledge of the principles and practice of evidence-based medicine
- Proficient in practicing the principles of geriatric medicine and palliative care
- Skill in utilizing electronic systems appropriately and effectively, including the ability to perform medical diagnostic treatment services.
- Collaborative teamwork skills, with the ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with diverse patients, staff, peer groups, and varied agency and institutional representatives
- Ability to communicate clearly, compassionately, and concisely, both verbally and in writing
- Knowledge of the principles and practices of public health for aging populations, including familiarity with epidemiology, health services delivery and financing systems, and environmental health, as well as clinical quality improvement

License/Certification:

Required
PHYS - Physician
Must be eligible for a Wisconsin medical license.

Required
Completed accredited training in family medicine or internal medicine by start date.

Work Type:

Part Time: 60%

It is anticipated this position requires work be performed in-person, onsite, at a designated campus work location.

Appointment Type, Duration:

Ongoing/Renewable

Anticipated Begin Date:

MAY 01, 2025

Salary:

Negotiable
ANNUAL (12 months)

Additional Information:

Applicants for this position will be considered for the titles listed in this posting. The title is determined by the experience and qualifications of the finalist.

The department will not be able to support a request for a J-1 waiver. If you choose to pursue a waiver and apply for our position, neither the UW nor UWMF will reimburse you for your legal or waiver fees.

This position has been identified as a position of trust with access to vulnerable populations. The selected candidate will be required to pass an initial caregiver check to be eligible for employment under the Wisconsin Caregiver Law and every four years.

How to Apply:

To apply for this position, please click on the "Apply Now" button. You will be asked to upload a current resume/CV and a cover letter briefly describing your qualifications and experience, and a document listing contact information for three (3) references, including your current/most recent supervisor. References will not be contacted without prior notice.

To ensure full consideration, please apply by April 20, 2025. The position will remain open and applicants may be considered until the position is filled. Applications must be received through our online UW application system.

Contact:

Brianna Bohnsack
[e-mail]
608-265-9662
Relay Access (WTRS): 7-1-1. See RELAY_SERVICE for further information.

Official Title:

Clinical Professor(IC009) or Clinical Associate Professor(IC010) or Clinical Assistant Professor(IC011) or Professor (CHS)(IC014) or Associate Professor (CHS)(IC015) or Assistant Professor (CHS)(IC016)

Department(s):

A53-MEDICAL SCHOOL/MEDICINE/GER-AD DEV

Employment Class:

Academic Staff-Renewable

Job Number:

312877-AS

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