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Skip to job details. + Quality — Our patients deserve the highest quality of care. This requires a willingness to work with the care teams towards achieving high quality outcomes and quality measures. At the same time, PCPs will always be looking for ways to continuously and systematically improve their practice of medicine and the operations of their center. + Influence — PCP's must competently and compassionately influence their patients, their teams, and themselves to achieve the best outcomes. + Self-Care — A PCP can take the best care for their patients when they are adequately caring for themselves. That means physically, mentally, socially and spiritually. Physician wellness is important for sustainability and promoting the health of physicians, staff, and patients. + Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite products including Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook, plus a variety of other word-processing, spreadsheet, database, e-mail and presentation software as used in the company + Ability and willingness to travel locally as needed in their market, if applicable, nationally for initial training (2 weeks) and then occasionally regionally and nationally for recruiting or training purposes. + Fluency in English, verbal and written. There may be jobs in some centers that require fluency in other languages, and this will be made known at the time of application. + This job requires use and exercise of independent judgment + Flexible to work evening, weekends and/or holidays as needed
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ChenMed
Primary Care Provider
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What they do
A Patient Advocate or Navigator provides direct assistance to patients at a health care or long term care facility. Guides patients in understanding their options and making important decisions about their treatment plans and medical costs; provides emotional support; and serves as a liaison with health care providers.
$50,814 / year median in Illinois
+15% projected growth
Job Description
- We're unique. You should be, too.
- We're changing lives every day.
- Accountability for outcomes: The PCP demonstrates accountability for outcomes, strong clinical care, and cost-effectiveness for each patient in their panel of up to 450 patients. They understand that they can strongly influence the patient's outcomes by building a trusting relationship and helping them change behaviors.
- Coaching for health: The PCP acts as a health coach, rather than just a consultant for sickness, by helping patients set short and long-term health goals, partners with the patient to work toward the goals, and frequently follows up on those goals on the path to improved health for their patients.
- Simplifying for action: The PCP simplifies and prioritizes appropriately so that behavior change is more actionable, both for the patient in helping them achieve their goals, and when leading their care teams towards their performance goals.
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.KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES
- Competencies for Success
- + Availability and Accessibility for patients to build trust from their patients.
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.
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 a bonuses or commissions.
EMPLOYEE BENEFITS
- https://chenmed.
Benefits
- Dental Insurance