Primary Care Physician - Baton Rouge, LA

CenterWell Senior Primary Care; Baton Rouge (LA); On-site; USD 255,000 - 298,500; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

401(k) plan

Paid time off

Holidays

Volunteer time off

Parental leave

Caregiver leave

Short-term disability

Long-term disability

Life insurance

Job summary

CenterWell Senior Primary Care seeks a Physician for the Baton Rouge outpatient clinic, focusing on preventive and comprehensive care for seniors. You will manage patient records, coordinate with specialists, and contribute to department strategy with a high degree of autonomy.

The role emphasizes outpatient medicine, health maintenance, and disease prevention, with involvement in TB screening programs and limited on‑call duties. 40 hours per week with competitive compensation and benefits.

Qualifications

• MD/DO degree from an accredited university.
• Licensed to practice in the state.
• Board certification in Family Medicine, Internal Medicine or Geriatric Medicine.
• Prefer Internal Medicine specialty.
• Minimum 5 years of clinical experience.
• Experience with TB screening programs is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Provide outpatient care with emphasis on continuity of care and disease prevention.
• Maintain comprehensive medical histories and records.
• Refer patients to specialists as needed and influence departmental strategy.
• Make decisions on moderately complex medical issues with some latitude.
• Participate in limited on‑call coverage by phone.

Skills

Outpatient medicine

Continuity of care

Health maintenance

Disease prevention

TB screening program experience

Strong communication

Team collaboration

Decision making

Education

MD/DO degree

Licensed to practice in the state

Board certification in Family/Internal/Geriatric Medicine

Accredited MD/DO program

Job description

Overview

Become a part of our caring community. The Physician serves as a health‑care provider capable of handling a variety of health‑related problems. Assignments involve moderately complex to complex issues that require in‑depth evaluation of variable factors.

Core Responsibilities

The Physician focuses on outpatient medicine, continuity of care, health maintenance, and disease prevention. Responsibilities include keeping medical histories and records, referring patients to specialists, influencing departmental strategy, making decisions on moderately complex issues regarding technical approaches, and performing work without direction. The role exercises considerable latitude in determining goals and approaches to assignments.

Required Qualifications

• 5 or more years of technical experience
• Licensure requirements of the state of jurisdiction
• Graduate of an accredited MD or DO program of an accredited university
• Prefer Internal Medicine specialty
• Board Certification in Family Medicine, Internal Medicine or Geriatric Medicine
• Patient‑facing role as part of Humana/Senior Bridge's Tuberculosis (TB) screening program; TB screening required
• Passionate about contributing to an organization focused on improving consumer experiences
• Report to the Associate Medical Director
• Work in our Baton Rouge outpatient clinic
• Willing to participate in limited on‑call coverage by phone

Work Hours

40 hours per week

Pay

Compensation: $255,000 - $298,500 per year. Eligible for a bonus incentive plan based on company and/or individual performance.

Benefits

Humana offers competitive benefits that support whole‑person well‑being, including medical, dental, and vision benefits; a 401(k) retirement savings plan; paid time off, holidays, volunteer time off, parental and caregiver leave; short‑term and long‑term disability; life insurance; and other opportunities.

About Us

CenterWell Senior Primary Care provides proactive, preventive care to seniors, including wellness visits, physical exams, chronic condition management, screenings, and minor injury treatment. The integrated care teams—physicians, nurses, behavioral health specialists, and more—spend up to 50 percent more time with patients, providing compassionate, personalized care that improves health outcomes. CenterWell is a Humana company focused on whole health and addressing the physical, emotional, and social wellness of patients.

Equal Opportunity Employer

It is the policy of Humana not to discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, marital status, genetic information, disability or protected veteran status. Humana also takes affirmative action in compliance with Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act and VEVRAA, employing and advancing individuals with disability or protected veteran status, and basing all employment decisions only on valid job requirements.