In Person and Virtual Care- Physician Family Medicine or IM-Peds - With Focus on Medicaid and CHP+ Members

Colorado Permanente Medical Group•Westminster, CO

46d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Colorado Permanente Medical Group is expanding and seeking board-certified or board-eligible Family Medicine or IM-Peds physicians to provide comprehensive medical services to patients covered by Medicaid and Child Health Plan Plus (CHP+) members, regardless of age or sex, on a continuous basis. Physicians must be willing to dedicate up to 30% of FTE to take inbound, on-demand calls and provide virtual care services to patients that can be done from home. The role involves working in a patient care team, consulting on patient problems with various healthcare professionals. A passion for community engagement and building partnerships to improve health outcomes for vulnerable populations is essential.

Requirements

Board-certified or board-eligible Family Medicine or IM-Peds.
Ability to speak Spanish preferred.
Experience working with underserved and high social needs populations.
Familiarity with social drivers of health and experience in integrating community resources and support services into patient care plans.
Experience in trauma-informed care, culturally responsive care, and health equity initiatives.
Proficiency in care team collaboration, including working with behavioral health, social work, and community health workers.
Experience with telehealth and digital health tools to expand access and continuity of care for underserved communities.
Must be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 or have established a qualified medical or religious exemption by September 17, 2021.

Nice To Haves

Experience performing comprehensive gynecologic care strongly preferred, including the diagnosis, treatment, and management of a wide range of non-obstetric conditions (such as colposcopies, IUD insertion/removal, minor procedures for diagnostic and treatment purposes, managing menstrual disorders, providing care for menopausal and perimenopausal patients, addressing sexual health, pelvic pain, urogynecology conditions, etc).

Responsibilities

Provide comprehensive medical services to patients covered by Medicaid and Child Health Plan Plus (CHP+) members.
Dedicate up to 30% of FTE to take inbound, on-demand calls and provide virtual care services from home.
Work in a patient care team, involving consultation on patient problems with physicians, R.N.’s, P.A.’s, N.P.’s, L.P.N.’s, M.A.’s, Medical Receptionists, etc.
Examine patients, using medical instruments and equipment.
Utilize a computer to access patient records and other clinical information.
Elicit and record patient's medical history clearly and adequately, utilizing the computerized medical record, to include accurate coding.
Order or execute various tests, analyses, and diagnostic images to provide information on the patient’s condition.
Analyze reports and findings of tests and examinations, and diagnose the patient's condition.
Administer or prescribe treatments and medications.
Promote health by advising patients concerning diet, hygiene, and disease prevention methods.
Inoculate and vaccinate patients to immunize patients from communicable diseases.
Perform office and surgical procedures commensurate with surgical competency and scope of practice (such as minor office surgery, gynecology, office orthopedics, etc.).
Refer patients to medical or surgical specialists for consultation services when necessary for the patient’s well-being.
See patients in a high-flow clinic setting with a daily schedule involving meeting patient visit standards and must be flexible to attend to additional walk-ins and acutely ill or injured patients.
Answer and follow through promptly on all telephone messages.