Summary of Position:

We are currently seeking additional Physicians to join our growing comprehensive Health Risk Assessment, Complex Care Program and Chronic Care Management teams as we further extend our operations serving a variety of Medicare Advantage, Medicaid, and Commercial clients.

Duties & Responsibilities:

General duties:
     * Function as day-to-day clinical leader, providing decision support to nurse practitioners and collaborating with the multidisciplinary team
     * Perform preventive visits daily to optimize chronic conditions, assess home environment, and develop proactive care plans
     * Educating patients and/or patient’s family on chronic medical conditions, preventative care, and medication adherence compliance;
     * Perform urgent care visits in the home and telephonically to avoid unnecessary ED transfers and hospital admissions
     * Leverage the support of care team such as: nurse care manager, behavioral health, social work, and pharmacy to meet patients’ medical, biopsychosocial, and financial needs
     * Assume responsibility as home based PCP in some cases where there is no PCP and in other cases co-manage the patient with the PCP and serve as an extension of clinical care into the home
     * Coordinate with other physicians across the continuum of care, including hospitalist, specialists, PCP’s (in some cases), and SNF providers to smooth transitions and prevent readmissions
     * Perform Telehealth visits at times when needed
     * Complete appropriate and thorough clinical documentation of acute and chronic health issues  through patient encounter in EMR system;
     * Complete EMR documentation in a timely manner; Ensuring all appropriate consent forms are signed and dated; Interpreting laboratory data and diagnostic testing when available to assist in diagnosis of medical conditions;

     * Performing ADL and fall risk assessments; cognitive impairment, depression, and nutritional health screening; BMI measurement; medication reconciliation;
     * Participating in frequent telephonic clinical meetings and web-based trainings; however, provider will occasionally be required to attend on-site training for which the provider will be reimbursed;
     * Complete chart reviews for advanced practice providers as determined by market Participating in quality processes such as medical documentation audits and quality projects;
     * Serving as a mentor or coach to advance practice providers in ongoing quality and performance improvement processes;
     * Improving provider relations through direct communication, knowledge of appropriate evidence-based clinical information, and the fostering of positive collegial relationships;
     * Performing other duties as assigned by the practice manager or medical director.
     * Perform HRA (health risk assessments) on patient panel
     * Interpreting laboratory data and diagnostic testing when available to assist in diagnosis of medical conditions;

Care Management duties:
     * Performing home visits with patients enrolled in Alegis Care’s Complex Care Program. Initial visits are comprehensive evaluations with subsequent visits targeting risk factors for disease exacerbations and hospitalizations;
     * Collaborating with the multidisciplinary team which may include: patients’ PCPs and health plan case managers;
     * Sharing after hour on-call coverage with other providers on the team;
     * Working with telephonic/office  nurse care coordinators and case managers;
     * Working with telephonic social workers (practice dependent);
     * Working with office medical assistants;
     * Having the ability and the experience to prescribe medications, order labs or diagnostic testing, and recommend sub-subspecialty referrals and collaborating with the community PCP if appropriate.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and Requirements:
     * Board Certification in Internal Medicine or Family Medicine;
     * Geriatric Medicine subspecialty training or experience preferred;
     * DEA license and State Controlled Substance license upon hire;
     * Experience with electronic medical records is required.  Also required is proficiency with various computer based applications such as Microsoft Office;
     * Must have valid state driver’s license, be able to drive your car, provide your own vehicle, and have proof of adequate automobile insurance;
     * Highly motivated, self-directed professional with strong organizational skills and comfortable working independently on a daily basis;
     * Strong background/interest in primary care and preventative medicine;
     * Excellent clinical assessment and analytical skills;
     * Effective leadership and interpersonal skills; facilitates problem resolution and maintains a professional demeanor in difficult situations;
     * Excellent verbal and written communication skills;
     * Proven ability to perform comprehensive, adult and geriatric  physical exams;
     * Demonstrated ability to identify, diagnose and document acute and chronic disease in adults  ;
     * Demonstrated ability to recognize conditions, characteristics, and behaviors that place seniors at risk
     * Proven ability to pursue feedback, continuing education and professional development;
     * Candidate must be willing to  travel up to a 30-60  miles radius from their home zip code;
     * Proof of yearly influenza vaccination, Hepatitis B vaccination, and TB testing required. Covid Vaccine Status

Certifications:
     * Board Certified (MD or DO) in Internal Medicine or Family Medicine
     * Must have current BLS certification
     * Must have active/unrestricted license in state of position opening
     * Must be able to be credentialed by Medicare, Medicaid, and other Private Insurance Companies

For this position, we anticipate offering an annual salary of $165,200 - $275,400, depending on relevant factors, including experience and geographic location.

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