Primary Care Physician, Leadership Fellow

ChenMed LLC; Collinwood (TN); On-site; USD 221,141 - 315,915; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits package

Career development opportunities

Work-life balance

Job summary

ChenMed LLC in Collinwood, Tennessee is seeking a Primary Care Physician, Leadership Fellow. This role involves providing care for patients and leading a care team within an accelerated development program focused on patient-centered healthcare.

The ideal candidate will have an MD or DO, current licensure, and relevant experience in geriatric or family medicine. A comprehensive benefits package and competitive salary ranging from $221,141 to $315,915 based on experience and qualifications are included.

Qualifications

• Minimum of one year of clinical experience in a geriatric, adult, or family practice setting.
• Ability to provide specific feedback and coaching that supports growth.
• Willingness to travel locally, regionally, or nationally up to 10% of the time.

Responsibilities

• Provide care for patients with acute and chronic illnesses.
• Manage the center and supervise a care team.
• Collaborate with hospitalists for inpatient care.

Skills

Advanced-level business acuity

Expert knowledge of core job functions

Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite

Emotional intelligence

Effective verbal and written communication

Time-management skills

Fluency in English

Education

MD or DO in Internal Medicine or Family Medicine

Current active MD licensure

Board certification in relevant specialty

Tools

Clinical decision-making tools

Basic Life Support (BLS)

Job description

Role Summary

Primary Care Physician, Leadership Fellow will be part of an accelerated development program for new Physician & Physician Leaders dedicated to patient-centered, value-based healthcare.

Key Responsibilities

• Independently provide care for patients with acute and chronic illnesses encountered in the older adult population.
• Take full accountability for patient care and outcomes, seeking consultation from internal or external specialists when needed while remaining responsible for detailed care.
• After mastering the Core Model, actively manage the center, its physicians, and cover for other providers as required.
• Recruit patients for the center and assist in recruiting additional providers for the company.
• Engage in Facilitated Practice and Leadership rounding as a recipient and to support growth of other providers.
• Collaborate with hospitalists for any patients in the hospital, regardless of hospitalist affiliation.
• Assess, diagnose, treat, manage, educate, promote health, coordinate, and document care for patients with acute and complex chronic needs.
• Lead a care team including a medical assistant, care facilitator, and care coordinator for office-visiting patients.
• Coordinate with the transitional care team, case managers, and other resources for patients who cannot come to the office.
• Supervise, collaborate, or function within a practice or collaborative agreement with an Advanced Practice Practitioner (APP) and remain accountable for the APP’s actions.
• After mastery of the Core Model, pursue partnership attainment, coach and develop other Primary Care Physicians, assist in selection and onboarding of new providers, shadow current leadership, and engage in leadership development programs.
• Lead Super Huddle (SH) and Transforming Care Meeting (TCM) weekly, and support Center Operations Director as needed.
• Fill in for center clinical leadership as required and assist in identifying and planning for key clinical outcomes.
• Perform additional duties as assigned or modified at the manager’s discretion.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Advanced-level business acuity and expert knowledge of core job functions and processes.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook) and related applications.
• Willingness to travel locally, regionally, or nationally up to 10% of the time and flexibility for evening, weekend, or holiday work.
• Openness to commuting to neighboring centers or relocation to other markets as needed.
• Emotional intelligence with the ability to recognize and respond appropriately to others.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to adapt style to different audiences.
• Ability to provide specific feedback and coaching that supports growth.
• Time‑management skills with prioritization, meeting deadlines, and delegating appropriately.
• Fluency in English (verbal and written); additional language fluency may be required per center.
• Independent judgment in the use of clinical decision-making tools.

Education and Experience

• MD or DO in Internal Medicine, Family Medicine, Geriatrics, or similar specialty.
• Current active MD licensure in the state of employment.
• Minimum of one year of clinical experience in a geriatric, adult, or family practice setting preferred.
• Board certification in Internal Medicine, Family Medicine, Geriatrics, or similar specialty preferred; board eligibility required.
• Previous leadership experience during residency (e.g., Chief Resident, geriatric fellowship) preferred.
• Current DEA number for schedule II‑V controlled substances.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification within the first 90 days of employment.

Compensation

Pay Range: $221,141 - $315,915 (base hourly rate or annual salary, subject to experience, education, location, and other factors). Additional bonuses or commissions may apply.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits package, career development and advancement opportunities, and work‑life balance. For detailed benefits information, visit the provided resources.

Equal Opportunity

ChenMed is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.