Primary Care Physician - Spanish Speaking Preferred

ChenMed•Oak Lawn, VA

1d•$221,141 - $315,915•Onsite

About The Position

ChenMed is seeking a primary care provider to deliver mission-driven, value-based care to seniors in a physician-led organization. The role is accountable for clinical outcomes and cost-effectiveness for a patient panel of up to 450 people, building trusting relationships and coaching patients toward health goals. The provider works toward center and market performance targets, including patient admissions, appointment volume, patient experience, clinical gap closures, and medical costs, and helps foster a culture of love, accountability, and passion. The provider independently assesses acute and non-acute conditions, documents examinations and histories, develops and implements management plans, orders and interprets diagnostic studies, prescribes medications and treatments, and refers patients for specialist consultation when indicated. The role includes patient and family counseling, coordination with multidisciplinary care teams, participation in rounds and meetings, recognizing emergencies and initiating life-saving procedures, and supporting transitions between care settings. Work is performed in collaboration with managers, medical directors, and other health care professionals while meeting regulatory, quality, and departmental requirements. The posting identifies an ARNP or similar advanced nursing degree and current state Nurse Practitioner certification as required, despite the job title. Compensation is listed as $221,141–$315,915 annually, with possible bonus or commission eligibility. The posting also refers to comprehensive benefits, career development and advancement opportunities, and work-life balance; detailed benefits are linked externally.

Requirements

ARNP or similar advanced degree in Nursing.
Current Nurse Practitioner certification in the state of practice.
Demonstrated record of consistently achieving clinical performance metrics in the current role.
Strong critical-thinking and problem-solving skills.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
Time-management skills and ability to work well under pressure.
Caring, empathetic approach and strong listening skills.
Detail-oriented, with close attention to patient charts, medications, and care follow-up.
Basic computer skills and some knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite.
Basic Life Support certification from the American Heart Association or American Red Cross within the first 90 days of employment.
Ability to function independently and collaboratively with other health care professionals.

Nice To Haves

Spanish speaking preferred.
Board certification by AANP or ANCC; may be required in certain states.
At least one year of clinical experience; strong new graduates may be considered.
Current DEA number for Schedule II–V controlled substances, where required by the state of practice.

Responsibilities

Independently assess acute and non-acute clinical problems; perform and document physical assessments and histories; analyze patient trends; and develop, document, and implement patient management plans.
Assist in developing nursing plans of care and provide appropriate counseling and education to patients, families, and significant others.
Plan care based on patient population and protocols, accounting for cultural background, understanding, personality, and support systems; advocate for patients.
Write admission, transfer, and discharge orders; order and interpret appropriate laboratory and diagnostic studies; and order medications and treatments.
Refer patients for consultation with appropriate specialties and services when indicated.
Maintain in-depth progress notes and summaries.
Perform invasive procedures independently after documented competency is completed.
Participate in patient care rounds and conferences, communicate management strategies to care team members, and collaborate with multidisciplinary teams.
Recognize situations requiring immediate physician attention and initiate life-saving procedures when necessary.
Use advanced communication skills to resolve complex situations and improve processes and patient service.
Collaborate with multidisciplinary team members to evaluate health care delivery systems and implement new practice patterns as appropriate.
Participate in activities that support personal and professional growth and development.
Arrange and write orders for skilled nursing facility discharges and complete required paperwork.
Coordinate with physicians, nurses, physical therapists, social workers, family, and caregivers to transition patients to a lower level of care when medically appropriate.
Facilitate patient and family conferences to review treatment goals, resource use, family education, and post-facility needs.
Support informed decisions about goals of care, palliative care, and hospice; facilitate discharge to an appropriate level of care and use preferred providers when additional services are needed.
Prescribe medications in accordance with the state of practice.
Work toward established patient panel and organizational performance metrics in collaboration with center and market leadership and care teams.
Champion a positive culture of love, accountability, and passion.
Perform other duties as assigned or modified at management’s discretion.