Primary Care Physician - Spanish Speaking Preferred

ChenMed•Oak Lawn, IL

6d•Onsite

About The Position

ChenMed is a physician-led, mission-driven primary care organization focused on providing affordable, high-quality care to seniors. The Primary Care Physician (PCP) manages a panel of up to 450 patients and is accountable for clinical outcomes, cost-effectiveness, and building trusting relationships that help patients make lasting health behavior changes. The PCP serves as a health coach, helping patients establish and pursue health goals through ongoing follow-up, and simplifies care plans so patients and care teams can act effectively. This is an outcomes-focused, value-based role. PCP performance is regularly evaluated using measures that include patient admissions per thousand, appointment-slot utilization, patient experience, clinical gap closures, and medical costs. The PCP works with center and market leadership and care teams toward established targets and helps foster a positive culture of love, accountability, and passion. The role requires independent practice as well as collaboration with other health professionals, managers, and medical directors to support compliance, quality, risk management, and patient care. The PCP assesses acute and non-acute conditions, performs and documents examinations and histories, interprets clinical information, and develops and implements patient management plans. Duties include ordering and interpreting diagnostic studies, prescribing medications and treatments, making referrals, documenting care, coordinating multidisciplinary treatment, and responding to urgent situations. The role may include invasive procedures when competency has been documented, care transitions and discharge planning, patient and family counseling, and participation in clinical meetings and care conferences. Spanish speaking is preferred.

Requirements

ARNP or a 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 follow-up details.
Basic computer skills and some knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite.
Current DEA number for Schedule II–V controlled substances may be required, depending on the State of practice.
Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from the American Heart Association or American Red Cross within the first 90 days of employment.

Nice To Haves

Spanish speaking preferred.
Board certification by AANP or ANCC preferred, though it may be required in certain States.
At least one year of clinical experience preferred; strong new graduates may be considered.

Responsibilities

Independently assess acute and non-acute clinical problems; perform and document physical assessments and patient histories; analyze 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 with consideration for the patient population, protocols, cultural background, understanding, personality, and support systems; serve as a patient advocate.
Write admission, transfer, and discharge orders.
Order and interpret appropriate laboratory and diagnostic studies, and order appropriate medications and treatments.
Refer patients for consultation when indicated.
Document care through detailed progress notes and summaries.
Perform invasive procedures independently when documented competency has been completed.
Participate in patient care rounds and conferences; communicate management strategies to the care team and collaborate with multidisciplinary team members to meet patient care needs.
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 services.
Collaborate with multidisciplinary team members to evaluate 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.
Work with physicians, nurses, physical therapists, social workers, families, and caregivers to transition patients to a lower level of care when medically appropriate.
Facilitate patient and family conferences to review treatment goals, optimize resource use, provide education, and identify post-SNF 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 required.
Prescribe medication in accordance with the State of practice.
Work toward clinical and operational performance targets with center and market leadership and care teams, and help champion a positive organizational culture.
Perform other duties as assigned or modified at the manager’s discretion.