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 Primary Care Physician (MD/DO) to provide comprehensive, patient-centered care to seniors across long-term care, community, and home-based settings. The physician serves 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 position also requires a strong commitment to customer service, responsiveness, and trusted partnerships with facility leaders, staff, patients, and families. The physician contributes clinical guidance and mentorship to advanced practice providers and support staff and supports the organization’s mission to improve healthcare access, outcomes, and quality of life for seniors.

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 working with residents, families, facility teams, and colleagues.

Nice To Haves

Minimum one year of experience in Primary Care, Internal Medicine, or Geriatrics is preferred.
Experience 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.
Communicate proactively with facility partners and stakeholders, address concerns and requests, and follow through on commitments.