Primary Care Physician

ChenMed; New Orleans (LA); On-site; USD 221,141 - 315,915; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits

Career development opportunities

Work-life balance

Job summary

A primary care organization is looking for a physician to provide outstanding care for seniors with acute and chronic conditions. Responsibilities include patient management, care team leadership, and collaboration with specialists. The organization values innovation and seeks providers who align with their mission to improve health for underserved populations. Competitive salary range between $221,141 and $315,915, depending on experience and location. Join a team dedicated to transforming healthcare for seniors.

Qualifications

• MD or DO required for the position.
• Must have current state medical license.
• BLS certification required within first 90 days.

Responsibilities

• Provide care for patients with acute and chronic illnesses.
• Take accountability for patient care and outcomes.
• Engage with hospitalist when patients are hospitalized.
• Supervise collaborative practice with an Advanced Practice Practitioner.

Skills

Patient care

Care coordination

Communication

Team leadership

Education

MD or DO in Internal Medicine, Family Medicine, Geriatrics

Board certification preferred

Basic Life Support (BLS) certification

Job description

We’re unique. You should be, too. We’re changing lives every day. For both our patients and our team members. Are you innovative and entrepreneurial minded? Is your work ethic and ambition off the charts? Do you inspire others with your kindness and joy? We’re different than most primary care providers. We’re rapidly expanding and we need great people to join our team. ChenMed, a physician‑led and mission‑driven, primary care organization, is currently one of the most successful full‑risk Medicare Advantage providers in the nation and has a vision to be America’s leading primary care provider, transforming care of the neediest population. Our mission is to honor seniors with affordable VIP care that delivers better health. In order to achieve our vision and deliver our mission, we need the best primary care providers that are seeking to fulfill purpose and personal opportunity and join the ChenMed family.

Essential Job Duties/Responsibilities

• The PCP independently provides care for patients with acute and chronic illnesses encountered in the older adult patient.
• The PCP will take full accountability for patient care and outcomes and will appropriately seek consultation from specialists when needed, though will still stay involved in, and be responsible for, the detailed care of the patient.
• It is expected that the PCP will engage with the hospitalist whenever one of their patients is in the hospital (regardless of whether the hospitalist works for ChenMed or not).
• The PCP is responsible for assessment, diagnosis, treatment, management, education, health promotion and care coordination and documentation for patients with acute and complex chronic health needs.
• The PCP leads their care team consisting of care promoter (medical assistant), care facilitator, and care coordinator for patients able to come to the office.
• For patients that are unable to come to the office—in hospital, SNF, LTC or homebound, PCP will engage with the transitional care team and others including case managers, acute and transitional‑care physicians, and other resources that may be available depending on the market.
• PCP will have an active role in the management of their center and will help cover for other providers who may be out for various reasons. It is also expected that each PCP will take an active role as needed in recruiting patients for the center and additional providers for the company.
• Supervises, collaborates with, participates with, or functions within a practice or collaborative agreement with an Advanced Practice Practitioner (APP) and remains accountable for the actions of the APP while employed with the company.
• Performs other duties as assigned and modified at manager’s discretion.

Education And Experience Criteria

• MD or DO in Internal Medicine, Family Medicine, Geriatrics or similar specialty required
• Must be able to obtain a State Medical License or already have a current, active State Medical License for the state(s) in which he/she will be working
• Board certification in Internal Medicine, Family Medicine, Geriatrics or similar specialty is preferred. Board Eligibility is required
• Once Board certified, PCP will maintain board certification in their specialty by doing necessary MOC, CME and/or retaking board exams as required
• Must have a current DEA number for schedule II‑V controlled substances
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from the American Heart Association (AMA) or American Red Cross required within first 90 days of employment

New Orleans Location Guide

• https://www.chenmed.com/nola-physician-local-guide

Pay Range

$221,141 - $315,915 Salary. The posted pay range represents the base hourly rate or base annual full‑time salary for this position. Final compensation will depend on a variety of factors including but not limited to experience, education, geographic location, and other relevant factors. This position may also be eligible for bonuses or commissions.

Employee Benefits

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We’re ChenMed and we’re transforming healthcare for seniors and changing America’s healthcare for the better. Family‑owned and physician‑led, our unique approach allows us to improve the health and well‑being of the populations we serve. We’re growing rapidly as we seek to rescue more and more seniors from inadequate health care.

ChenMed is changing lives for the people we serve and the people we hire. With great compensation, comprehensive benefits, career development and advancement opportunities and so much more, our employees enjoy great work‑life balance and opportunities to grow. Join our team who make a difference in people’s lives every single day.