Primary Care Physician - Long Term Care

Brigade Health • Midland, TX

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About The Position

FMC Long Term Care, part of Brigade Health, is seeking a compassionate and dedicated Primary Care Physician to provide comprehensive, patient-centered care to seniors in long-term care, community, and home-based settings. The physician will serve as the primary healthcare provider for a panel of senior patients, managing acute and chronic conditions while emphasizing prevention, wellness, and quality of life. The role involves working with an interdisciplinary team to deliver coordinated, holistic care wherever patients call home.

The physician is also expected to demonstrate strong customer service and responsiveness, building trusted partnerships with facility leaders, staff, patients, and families. The position offers the opportunity to improve healthcare access, outcomes, and quality of life for seniors while building meaningful relationships and contributing to a collaborative care model.

Requirements

• MD or DO from an accredited medical school.
• Current, unrestricted medical license in the state of practice.
• Board Certified or Board Eligible in Family Medicine, Internal Medicine, or Geriatrics.
• Active DEA license with prescriptive authority.
• Strong diagnostic, assessment, and clinical decision-making skills.
• Proficiency with EHR/EMR systems.
• Excellent communication, collaboration, and relationship-building skills.
• Commitment to quality improvement and patient-centered care.
• Professionalism, responsiveness, kindness, and respect when engaging with residents, families, facility teams, colleagues, and partners.

Nice To Haves

• Minimum one year of experience in Primary Care, Internal Medicine, or Geriatrics is preferred.
• Experience working in value-based, geriatric, post-acute, or long-term care settings is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive primary care for acute, chronic, and preventive healthcare needs.
• Conduct detailed health assessments, physical examinations, and diagnostic evaluations.
• Diagnose and treat conditions commonly affecting the senior population.
• Develop individualized care plans with patients, caregivers, and interdisciplinary team members.
• Prescribe medications and manage treatment plans using evidence-based clinical practices.
• Order, review, and interpret diagnostic testing.
• Educate patients and families about disease prevention, medication adherence, and healthy lifestyle choices.
• Collaborate with Nurse Practitioners, Physician Assistants, Wellness Coordinators, and other clinical professionals.
• Coordinate care with social workers, case managers, and community resources.
• Participate in population health initiatives, chronic care management programs, and transitions of care.
• Maintain accurate and timely documentation in the EMR/EHR system.
• Participate in quality improvement initiatives and clinical best-practice programs.
• Provide mentorship and clinical guidance to advanced practice providers and support staff.
• Build service-oriented relationships with facility leadership and staff, and communicate proactively with stakeholders.
• Take ownership of commitments and follow through to resolve issues efficiently and professionally.

Benefits

• Collaborative interdisciplinary care model.
• Opportunity to build meaningful, long-term relationships with patients and families.
• Opportunity to make a measurable impact on the health and well-being of aging adults.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree