About this opportunity
ChenMed lists this Primary Care Physician opportunity in deerfield beach, Florida. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
We’re unique. You should be, too.
nWe’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?
nWe’re different than most primary care providers. We’re rapidly expanding and we need great people to join our team.
nESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:
nThe Primary Care Physician (PCP) is a licensed/Board Certified/Board Eligible trained professional in internal or family medicine who plays a key role as part of the clinical operations team providing direct patient care and providing assessments primarily in the ambulatory health care center setting, or occasionally in acute care, nursing homes, skilled nursing facilities (SNF) and home settings depending on the nature of the assignment. The responsibilities include but are not limited to: geriatric assessment, medical history, physical exam, diagnosis and treatment, development of the plan of care, health education, specialty referrals, case management referrals, follow-up and clear documentation according to ChenMed standards for quality, service, productivity and teamwork. It also includes the participation in clinical rounds and conferences plus in-depth documentation through written progress notes and summaries.
nThe PCP will be required to demonstrate the ability to function both independently and in collaboration with other health care professionals. The PCP will consult with the applicable managers and medical directors to ensure compliance with guidelines along with participating in risk and quality management programs, clinical meetings and other meetings as required.
nThe PCP will adhere to strict departmental goals/objectives, standards of performance, regulatory compliance, quality patient care compliance, and policies and procedures.
nKey roles, responsibilities and performance measures
nKey roles (time allocation)
nResponsibilities
nPerformance Measures
nClinical Practice (65% year 1 and 2)
nFunctions independently as a primary care practitioner as part of a patient care team.
nIndependently assesses acute and non-acute clinical problems. Performs and documents physical assessments and patient histories, analyzes trends in patient conditions, and develops, documents and implements a patient management plan in response to the data obtained. This also includes assisting in the development of the plan of care in addition to providing appropriate patient/ family/significant other counseling and education.
nPatient management includes the following: 1) writing admission, transfer and discharge orders; 2) ordering and interpreting appropriate laboratory and diagnostic studies: 3) ordering of appropriate medication and treatments; 4) referring patients for consultation when indicated i.e. dermatology, neurology, ophthalmology, endocrine, surgery, intensive care, infectious disease, hematology, psychiatry, social service, dietary, etc.;
nnDocumentation through in-depth progress notes and summaries.
n nParticipates in patient care rounds and conferences. Communicates patient management strategies to members of the patient care team. Collaborates with members of the multidisciplinary team to ensure that patient management strategies are successful in meeting patient care needs.
nRecognizes situations which require the immediate attention and initiates life-saving procedures when necessary.
nReadmission Rate
nPatient Satisfaction
nFacility Satisfaction
nLeadership (5% year 1 and 2)
nUses advanced communication skills to problem solve complex situations and to improve processes and service to patients.
nCollaborates with other multidisciplinary team members to analyze and evaluate current systems of health care delivery to identify and implement new practice patterns as appropriate.
nParticipates in outside activities that enhance personal and professional growth and development.
nAttainment of goals
nReadmission Rate
nFacility Satisfaction
nContinuity/Transition Management-transitioning of the patient to the appropriate level of care needed (20% year 1, 10% year 2)
nInitiates arrangements and writes orders for discharges and completes appropriate paperwork.
nWorks collaboratively with physicians, nurses, PT, social workers, family and key caregivers to transition the patient to a lower level of care as soon as medically appropriate.
nAcute care LOS
nSNF LOS
nReadmission Rate
nAdvocacy & Education-ensuring the patient has an advocate for needed services and any needed education. (5% year 1 & 2)
nIntroduce self to patient/family and explain primary care provider role.
nFacilitate patient/family conferences to review treatment goals, optimize resource utilization, provide family education and identify needs.
nReadmission Rate
nAdvance directives/End of Life Planning
nPatient Satisfaction
nUtilization/Financial Management-managing resource utilization and reimbursement for services. (5% year 1& 5% year 2)
nFacilitates discharge to appropriate level of care and uses preferred providers when additional services are required.
nSNF LOS
nReferrals to preferred providers
nHHA visits
nKNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:
nCompetencies for Success
nScientific Foundation Competencies
nnnCritically analyzes data and evidence for improving clinical practice.
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nnIntegrates knowledge from the humanities and sciences.
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nnTranslates research and other forms of knowledge to improve practice processes and outcomes.
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nnDevelops new practice approaches based on the integration of research, theory, and practice knowledge.
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n nLeadership Competencies
nnnAssumes complex and advanced leadership roles to initiate and guide change.
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nnProvides leadership to foster collaboration with multiple stakeholders (e.g. patients, community, integrated health care teams, and policy makers) to improve health care.
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nnDemonstrates leadership that uses critical and reflective thinking.
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nnAdvocates for improved access, quality and cost effective health care.
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nnAdvances practice through the development and implementation of innovations incorporating principles of change.
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nnCommunicates practice knowledge effectively both orally and in writing.
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nnParticipates in professional organizations and activities that influence health outcomes of a population focus.
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n nQuality Competencies
nnnUses best available evidence to continuously improve quality of clinical practice.
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nnEvaluates the relationships among quality, safety, access, and cost and their influence on health care.
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nnEvaluates how organizational structure, care processes, financing, marketing and policy decisions impact the quality of health care.
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nnApplies skills in peer review to promote a culture of excellence.
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nnAnticipates variations in practice and is proactive in implementing interventions to ensure quality.
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n nPractice Inquiry Competencies
nnnProvides leadership in the translation of new knowledge into practice.
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nnGenerates knowledge from clinical practice to improve practice and patient outcomes.
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nnApplies clinical investigative skills to improve health outcomes.
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nnLeads practice inquiry, individually or in partnership with others.
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nnDisseminates evidence from inquiry to diverse audiences using multiple modalities.
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nnAnalyzes clinical guidelines for individualized application into practice.
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n nTechnology and Information Literacy Competencies
nnnIntegrates appropriate technologies for knowledge management to improve health care.
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nnCoaches the patient and caregiver for positive behavioral change.
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nnDemonstrates information literacy skills in complex decision making.
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nnContributes to the design of clinical information systems that promote safe, quality and cost effective care.
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nnUses technology systems, with ongoing learning and updates, which capture data on variables for the evaluation of primary care.
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n nPolicy Competencies
nnnDemonstrates an understanding of the interdependence of policy and practice.
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nnAdvocates for ethical policies that promote access, equity, quality, and cost.
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nnAnalyzes ethical, legal, and social factors influencing policy development.
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nnContributes in the development of health policy.
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nnAnalyzes the implications of health policy across disciplines.
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nnEvaluates the impact of globalization on health care policy development.
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n nEDUCATION / SPECIALIZED KNOWLEDGE REQUIREMENTS:
nnnCurrent licensure in the state of practice is required
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nnCertification in Basic Cardiac Life Support required.
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nnBoard certification in Internal Medicine or Family Medicine is preferred, required to successfully achieve Board certification within 2 years.
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nnMust have a current DEA number for schedule II-V controlled substances.
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nnPrefer minimum of one (1) year clinical experience in geriatric, adult of family practice setting.
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n nChen Senior Medical Center is hiring a Primary Care Provider for our North Miami Beach clinic .
nFor more than 30 years ChenMed has been delivering unsurpassed patient population. Our staff is comprised of talented Primary Care Internists, Family Practitioners and Geriatricians as well as Specialists who utilize a collaborative and team-based approach enabled by technology to deliver the best care possible to our patients.
nQualifications of a ChenMed Provider :
nnnUnrestricted Florida MD or DO License
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nnBoard Certified in Internal Medicine or Family Practice
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nnFellowship in Geriatric is a PLUS
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nnAt least 1 year of Primary Care experience preferred
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nnManaged Care Experience preferred
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n nChenMed Physicians Enjoy:
nnnProfessional satisfaction
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nnPeer collaboration
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nnBalanced work life - Monday – Friday work schedule; Clinic Hours 7:30a – 5:00p
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nnOur successful physicians will full patient panel are earning at or above the 90th percentile of MGMA
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nnProfessional growth and development
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n nKey Characteristics of a ChenMed Practice:
nnnPhysician run organization
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nnExclusive focus on complex Medicare patients
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nnSmall panel size
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nnComplementary concierge services:
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nnOn site Pharmacy Services
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nnOn site Diagnostics
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nnFree Shuttle Service
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n nPAY RANGE:
n$238,832 - $341,189 Salary
nThe 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 a bonuses or commissions.
nEMPLOYEE BENEFITS
n nWe’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.
nChenMed 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.
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nCurrent Contingent Worker please see job aid HERE to apply
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Worksite address
deerfield beach, FL, 33441, US
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