Physician

Spira Care, LLC; Kansas City (MO); On-site; USD 150,000 - 250,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Highly competitive total rewards package

Annual incentive bonus plan

Paid time off and holidays

Professional development courses

Paid parental leave

Employee discount program

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Kansas City is seeking a physician to deliver advanced primary care. The role involves collaborating with a diverse healthcare team, ensuring adherence to clinical policies, and maintaining patient confidentiality. Candidates must hold an MD or D.O. degree and relevant board certification. This position values quality care, patient experience, and health equity, offering a competitive rewards package and opportunities for professional growth.

Qualifications

• MD or D.O. degree required.
• Completion of primary care residency program required.
• Active board certification in specialty required.

Responsibilities

• Provide advanced primary care to patients.
• Maintain clinical documentation in EMR.
• Consult with collaborating physicians as needed.

Skills

Independent medical judgment

Clinical documentation

Team-based care initiatives

Patient confidentiality

Education

MD or D.O. degree from an accredited medical school

Completion of primary care residency program

Active board certification in primary care specialty

Job description

Guided by our core values and commitment to your success, we provide health, financial and lifestyle benefits to ensure a best-in-class employee experience. Some of our offerings include:

• Highly competitive total rewards package, including comprehensive medical, dental and vision benefits as well as a 401(k) plan that both the employee and employer contribute
• Annual incentive bonus plan based on company achievement of goals
• Time away from work including paid holidays, paid time off and volunteer time off
• Professional development courses, mentorship opportunities, and tuition reimbursement program
• Paid parental leave and adoption leave with adoption financial assistance
• Employee discount program

Job Description Summary: The Spira Care Physician provides advanced primary care in partnership with Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Kansas City (Blue KC) to deliver best-in-class primary care to individuals and populations in Kansas City and surrounding communities. At Spira Care, we value high-value care and whole-person care. Clinicians work at "top of license" and collaborate with physicians, APPs, behavioral health consultants, diabetes care specialists, clinical pharmacists, and nursing professionals supported by care managers and referral specialists to provide evidence based medical care, integrated behavioral health, and attention to unmet complex needs. We value quality, affordability, patient experience, care team well-being and health equity.

We are always looking to meet great clinicians as we strive to provide the best care possible to our patients! If you'd be interested in learning more about future opportunities with Spira Care, submit an application and our team will be in touch.Job Description:

• Work with the primary healthcare team exercising independent medical judgment to provide patients with advanced primary care consistent with best practices and Spira Care policy.
• Unless otherwise agreed to by leadership, provide patient care at least ninety percent of the time (patient care is provided virtually or in-person at primary care center AND sister care centers, when needed).
• Provide rotating on-call coverage for nights and weekends as assigned.
• Appropriate engagement with collaborating physician(s) in alignment with policy and/or best practices.
• Clear, complete, and timely clinical documentation in EMR per risk management and Spira Care policy.
• Participation in activities aligned to reducing wasteful spending in healthcare via judicious clinical decision-making.
• Leading team-based care initiatives (ex: team huddles).
• Adhere to departmental policies and procedures including environmental and infection control standards.
• Maintain patient confidentiality and comply with all federal and state health information privacy laws.
• Participate in developing clinical initiatives, interventions, and continuous quality improvement activities + partnering with team members from business and health plan functional units in so doing.
• Consultation with and adherence to Blue KC Medical Policies re: coverage and medical necessity + participation in key utilization management activities (ex: peer-to-peer consultations with health plan medical directors).
• Consultation with teams and team members in care centers to optimize patient outcomes: behavioral health consultants, clinical pharmacists, diabetes care specialists, care managers, health coaches, practice facilitators, and others.
• Execute a collaborative practice agreement or active practice request form and written agreement.

Minimum Qualifications

• MD. or D.O. degree from an accredited medical school.
• Successful completion of credentialed primary care residency program.
• Active board certification in primary care specialty.
• Kansas and Missouri medical licensure or ability to become licensed by start date.
• Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA) registration and any state specific requirement or ability to obtain by start date.
• BLS certification from American Red Cross or American Heart Association.
• Maintain licensures and certifications throughout employment.
• Spira Care has specific vaccination requirements as a condition of employment. You must be able to comply with this condition of employment with or without reasonable accommodation based on a sincerely held religious belief or a disability.
• Meet all requirements to provide services under Spira Care's provider agreement with Blue KC.

Spira Care is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to, among other things, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, status as a protected veteran, or disability.