Primary Care Physician

ChenMed; Memphis (TN); On-site; USD 210,000 - 270,000; Full time

Job summary

ChenMed in Memphis is seeking a Primary Care Physician to serve seniors in a value-based care model. You will manage a patient panel of up to 450 seniors and lead a care team focused on proactive care and health coaching for Medicare Advantage patients.

Required are an MD or DO in Internal Medicine, Family Medicine, or Geriatrics, with active state licensure and a DEA license; board certification is preferred and BLS is required. This role emphasizes quality improvement and team collaboration.

Qualifications

• MD or DO in Internal Medicine, Family Medicine, or Geriatrics.
• Minimum of 2 years of clinical experience.
• Active state medical license and DEA license.
• Board certification preferred; BLS certification required.

Responsibilities

• Diagnose and treat acute and chronic illnesses for a panel of up to 450 seniors.
• Provide health coaching to help patients set and achieve health goals.
• Lead a care team including promoters, facilitators, and coordinators.
• Collaborate with hospitalists, specialists, and transitional care teams.
• Be accountable for quality metrics and participate in clinic leadership and quality improvement.

Skills

Patient care

Health coaching

Team leadership

Collaboration

Education

MD/DO in Internal Medicine or Family Medicine or Geriatrics

Job description

ChenMed is opening a new physician position in Memphis, TN area, for a Primary Care Physician to serve seniors in a value-based care model. The role involves managing a patient panel of up to 450 seniors, leading a care team, and focusing on proactive care and health coaching for Medicare Advantage patients. Qualifications include an MD or DO in Internal Medicine, Family Medicine, or Geriatrics, with board certification preferred, and at least two years of clinical experience.

About the role

• Patient care: Diagnosing and treating acute and chronic illnesses for a panel of up to 450 seniors.
• Health coaching: Acting as a health coach to help patients set and achieve health goals.
• Team leadership: Leading a care team including care promoters, facilitators, and coordinators.
• Collaboration: Working with hospitalists, specialists, and transitional care teams.
• Quality and leadership: Taking accountability for quality metrics and participating in clinic leadership and quality improvement initiatives.

Qualifications

• Education: MD or DO in Internal Medicine, Family Medicine, Geriatrics, or a similar specialty.
• Experience: Minimum of 2 years in a clinical setting.
• Licensure: Active state medical license and DEA license.
• Certification: Board certification is preferred.
• Training: Basic Life Support (BLS) certification is required, with initial national training attendance expected.