Home-Based Primary Care Physician

Pallitus Health; Lexington (KY); On-site; USD 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

Pallitus Health is seeking a dedicated Home-Based Primary Care Physician to provide comprehensive patient care in the comfort of patients’ homes and assisted living facilities in Lexington, Kentucky. The role requires evaluating chronic conditions and urgent health issues, along with mentoring nurse practitioners.

Qualified candidates must have an M.D. or D.O., current Kentucky licensure, and be board certified or eligible. Join our team and make a meaningful impact on patient lives!

Qualifications

• M.D. or D.O. required.
• Current eligibility for licensure in Kentucky, including DEA registration.
• Board certification expected within five years of employment.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care in patients’ homes.
• Evaluate and treat chronic conditions and urgent illnesses.
• Order and interpret lab and diagnostic tests.

Skills

Clinical supervision

Patient care

Evaluation of chronic conditions

Understanding of geriatrics

Education

M.D. or D.O.

Fellowship training in Geriatrics

Job description

At Bluegrass Care Navigators we are committed to a work setting that treats all team members with fairness, dignity, and respect. We offer our team members an opportunity to grow, to develop professionally, and to work in a team environment. You can help our team make a lasting difference. Join #TeamBCN where your work matters, and your time is valued.

Schedule: Monday-Friday 8:00am to 5:00pm with occasional weekend and weekday afterhours call

Position Summary

The Home-Based Primary Care Physician provides direct patient care in patients’ homes, assisted living facilities, and personal care facilities. This physician also serves as a clinical supervisor and subject matter expert for home-based primary care nurse practitioners practicing in the same settings. Responsibilities include evaluating and treating chronic conditions and urgent episodic illnesses and injuries; ordering and interpreting selected laboratory and diagnostic tests; making referrals to specialists as needed; prescribing medications; and performing procedures within the physician’s scope of practice, established protocols, and available equipment.

Position Qualifications

• M.D. or D.O. required.
• Current licensure, or eligibility for licensure, to practice medicine in Kentucky, including DEA registration and controlled substance authority, required.
• Fellowship training in Geriatrics is preferred but not required.
• Board certified or board eligible, with board certification expected within five years of employment, required.
• Must be a licensed driver with an automobile in good working order, that is insured in accordance with state minimum requirements.

Bluegrass Care Navigators is committed to creating a diverse environment and complies with Equal Employment Opportunity and Title VI guidelines. Employment with Bluegrass Care Navigators, as well as our services, are available to all qualified individuals. We embrace and celebrate differences of persons of varying age, ethnicity, gender, disability, race, color, sex (including sex characteristics, intersex traits, pregnancy or related conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, sex stereotypes, religion, national origin, political affiliation, socioeconomic and family status, geographic region, and other characteristics that make our employees unique.

It is the policy of Bluegrass Care Navigators to implement fair and effective personnel policies and to require all employees to serve the organization's mission and values.