Primary Care Physician

ChenMed; Louisville (KY); On-site; USD 214,700 - 306,714; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and wellness benefits

Professional development opportunities

Competitive salary and bonus structure

Job summary

ChenMed is seeking a Primary Care Physician in Louisville, Kentucky, responsible for providing comprehensive care to seniors. This role involves managing complex chronic needs and leading a care team to ensure high-quality patient outcomes.

The ideal candidate holds an MD or DO, has relevant board certification, and is committed to delivering compassionate, evidence-based care. Salary range is competitive, and benefits include health, retirement plans, and professional development opportunities.

Qualifications

• Current, active state medical license in Kentucky.
• Maintenance of certification through MOC, CME required.
• BLS certification from the American Heart Association or Red Cross within 90 days.

Responsibilities

• Provide primary care for seniors with acute and chronic illnesses.
• Lead a care team and manage patient assessments.
• Collaborate with various teams for patient care and outcomes.

Skills

Availability and accessibility to patients

Service orientation

Evidence-based medicine

Quality focus

Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite

Fluency in English

Education

MD or DO in Internal Medicine, Family Medicine, Geriatrics

Board certification in relevant specialty (preferred)

Job description

Primary Care Physician (PCP) Responsibilities

• The PCP independently provides primary care for seniors with acute and chronic illnesses.
• Fully accountable for patient care, outcomes, and care coordination, while seeking specialist consultation when necessary.
• Engages with hospitalists for patients in hospital settings, regardless of affiliation.
• Manages assessment, diagnosis, treatment, education, health promotion, and documentation for patients with complex chronic needs.
• Leads a care team consisting of a medical assistant, care facilitator, and care coordinator for office‑bound patients.
• For patients unable to visit the office—such as those in hospitals, SNFs, LTC facilities, or homebound—the PCP collaborates with transitional care teams, case managers, and other resources available in the market.
• Participates in center management, covers for other providers when needed, and assists with recruiting patients and additional providers.
• Supervises, collaborates with, or functions within a collaborative agreement with an Advanced Practice Practitioner (APP) and remains accountable for the APP’s actions while employed by ChenMed.
• Performs other duties as assigned by management.

Competencies for Success

• Availability and accessibility to patients, including walk‑in visits and timely phone response.
• Service orientation—providing care as one would want for a family member.
• Evidence‑based medicine focusing on clinical, nutritional, and lifestyle interventions.
• Commitment to continuous leadership development for the benefit of patients, teams, and the organization.
• Quality focus—pursuing high‑quality outcomes and operational improvements.
• Influence—competently and compassionately guiding patients, teams, and self toward optimal outcomes.
• Self‑care—maintaining physical, mental, social, and spiritual health to provide quality care.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and related software.
• Local travel as needed; national travel for initial training and occasional regional or national recruitment or training sessions.
• Fluency in English, verbal and written; additional language requirements, when applicable, will be specified during application.
• Demonstrated independent judgment in clinical decision‑making.

Education and Experience Criteria

• MD or DO in Internal Medicine, Family Medicine, Geriatrics, or a similar specialty.
• Current, active state medical license in the state(s) where the candidate will practice.
• Board certification (or board eligibility) in Internal Medicine, Family Medicine, Geriatrics, or a similar specialty is preferred.
• After board certification, maintenance of certification through MOC, CME, or board examinations as required.
• Current DEA number for schedule II‑V controlled substances.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from the American Heart Association or American Red Cross within the first 90 days of employment.

Pay Range

Salary: $214,700 – $306,714.

Employee Benefits

For a full list of benefits, please visit: https://chenmed.makeityoursource.com/helpful-documents