Primary Care Physician

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

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive primary care services to adult and senior population within the Medicare Advantage/Medicare/Medicaid model
• Conduct routine and preventative visits, including annual wellness exams, chronic disease management, and acute care visits
• Order outside diagnostic tests and lab work as needed (blood/urine test, tissue samples, imagery, etc.)
• Develop and implement personalized care plans focused on improving patient outcomes, quality and satisfaction
• Manage patients using a value‑based approach, emphasizing prevention, coordinated care, and reduction of avoidable hospitalization
• Collaborate closely with care teams including nurse practitioners, medical assistants, case managers and specialists to ensure seamless patient care
• Review and address quality metrics, including HEDIS and STAR measures, to optimize clinical performance and patient outcomes
• Accurately and on a timely basis document encounters and diagnoses in eCW, ensuring complete and compliant coding for risk adjustment
• Participate in multidisciplinary meetings and quality improvement initiatives aimed at enhancing clinical outcomes and patient satisfaction
• Maintain ongoing communication with patients and their families, providing education on disease prevention, medication management and health lifestyle choices
• Adhere to Palm Primary Care's protocols, standards of care, and compliance with all regulatory requirements
• Maintain confidentiality and always work with respect and integrity
• Promote a positive, team‑oriented culture consistent with Palm Primary Care's mission to deliver exceptional, patient‑focused care

Qualifications

• Medical Degree (M.D., D.O.) 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 providing care to Medicare and/or Medicare Advantage patients preferred
• Experience working in a value‑based care model, focused on outcomes, quality metrics, and patient satisfaction
• Strong understanding of HEDIS, STAR ratings, risk adjustment, and preventative care measures
• Demonstrated ability to manage chronic conditions and promote population health in a senior patient population
• Excellent communication, collaboration, and interpersonal skills for a multidisciplinary team environment
• Comfortable using EMR systems (eCW a plus)
• Commitment to providing high‑quality, patient‑centered care aligned with Palm Primary Care's mission and standards

Benefits

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Relocation assistance
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Medical specialties

• Geriatrics
• Primary Care

Schedule

• Monday to Friday
• Great work/life balance for our providers (No On‑Call schedule)

Work Location

In person

Palm Primary Care is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state, or local laws. This policy applies to all employment practices within our organization, including hiring, recruiting, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, leave of absence, compensation, benefits, training, and apprenticeship. Palm Medical Centers makes hiring decisions based solely on qualifications, merit, and business needs at the time.