Geriatrics-Focused Primary Care Physician (Mon–Fri, In Person)

Palm Medical Centers; Azle (TX); On-site; USD 230,000 - 270,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

Dental insurance

Health insurance

Life insurance

Paid time off

Relocation assistance

Retirement plan

Vision insurance

Job summary

Palm Primary Care in Texas is seeking a Board Certified/Eligible Family Medicine or Internal Medicine physician to join our in-person practice. The role focuses on comprehensive primary care for adults and seniors within Medicare models, emphasizing outcomes and patient satisfaction.

You will work with a multidisciplinary team, manage care plans, document in eCW, and participate in quality initiatives while enjoying regular hours and a patient‑centered culture.

Qualifications

• MD/DO from an accredited institution.
• Board Certified or Board Eligible in Family Medicine or Internal Medicine.
• Active, unrestricted Texas Medical License.
• Current DEA license in good standing.
• Minimum 2-3 years' experience with Medicare/Medicare Advantage patients preferred.
• Experience in value‑based care, outcomes, quality metrics, and patient satisfaction.
• Strong understanding of HEDIS, STAR ratings, risk adjustment, and preventive care measures.
• Ability to manage chronic conditions and promote population health in a senior population.
• Excellent communication, collaboration, and interpersonal skills for a multidisciplinary team.
• Comfortable using EMR systems (eCW a plus).
• Commitment to patient-centered care and Palm Primary Care's standards.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive primary care to adults and seniors within Medicare models.
• Conduct routine visits, annual wellness exams, chronic disease management, and acute care visits.
• Order outside diagnostic tests and lab work as needed.
• Develop personalized care plans to improve outcomes and patient satisfaction.
• Manage patients using a value-based approach emphasizing prevention and coordinated care.
• Collaborate with nurse practitioners, medical assistants, case managers, and specialists.
• Review quality metrics (HEDIS and STAR) to optimize performance.
• Document encounters and diagnoses in eCW with compliant coding.
• Participate in multidisciplinary meetings and quality improvement initiatives.
• Educate patients and families on disease prevention, medications, and healthy lifestyles.
• Adhere to protocols, maintain confidentiality, and uphold Palm Primary Care standards.

Skills

Communication

Team collaboration

Population health

Outcome measurement

Chronic disease management

Multidisciplinary teamwork

Education

Medical Degree (M.D./D.O.)

Tools

eCW EMR

Job description

Palm Primary Care in Texas is seeking a Board Certified/Eligible Family Medicine or Internal Medicine physician to join our in-person practice. The role focuses on comprehensive primary care for adults and seniors within Medicare models, emphasizing outcomes and patient satisfaction.

You will work with a multidisciplinary team, manage care plans, document in eCW, and participate in quality initiatives while enjoying regular hours and a patient‑centered culture.