Primary Care Physician

ChenMed•Metairie II, LA

6d•$221,141 - $315,915•Onsite

About The Position

ChenMed is a physician-led, mission-driven primary care organization focused on delivering affordable, value-based care to seniors. The Primary Care Physician (PCP) provides care for older adults with acute and chronic illnesses and is accountable for the clinical outcomes, cost-effectiveness, and overall care of a patient panel of up to 450 people. The PCP builds trusting relationships, coaches patients toward health goals, and leads care teams to support improved outcomes. The role is measured against patient admissions, appointment capacity, patient experience, clinical gap closures, and medical costs, and contributes to a positive, accountable, and patient-focused center culture. The PCP works independently and collaboratively with other healthcare professionals, managers, medical directors, specialists, hospitalists, and care teams. The physician coordinates care across office, hospital, skilled nursing, long-term care, and homebound settings; supports center operations and coverage; and participates in quality, risk-management, and clinical programs. The position requires compliance with organizational standards, regulatory requirements, and clinical policies. The PCP also supervises or collaborates with an Advanced Practice Practitioner and remains accountable for the APP’s actions. The position requires a medical degree and an active or obtainable state medical license, board eligibility, and a current DEA number. BLS certification is required within the first 90 days. The role involves local travel as applicable, two weeks of national travel for initial training, and occasional regional or national travel for recruiting or training. Evening, weekend, or holiday work may be needed. The advertised annual salary range is $221,141–$315,915; final compensation depends on relevant factors, and the position may also be eligible for bonuses or commissions.

Requirements

MD or DO in Internal Medicine, Family Medicine, Geriatrics, or a similar specialty.
Must be able to obtain a state medical license or already hold a current, active license in the state(s) where the physician will work.
Board eligibility is required.
Current DEA number for Schedule II–V controlled substances.
BLS certification from the American Heart Association or American Red Cross within the first 90 days of employment.
Fluency in spoken and written English.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook, and related word-processing, spreadsheet, database, email, and presentation software.
Ability and willingness to travel locally as needed, nationally for two weeks of initial training, and occasionally regionally or nationally for recruiting or training.
Ability to work independently and collaboratively and exercise independent judgment.
Flexibility to work evenings, weekends, and/or holidays as needed.
Once board certified, maintain certification through required MOC, CME, and/or board examinations.

Nice To Haves

Board certification in Internal Medicine, Family Medicine, Geriatrics, or a similar specialty.
Fluency in languages other than English where required by a specific center.

Responsibilities

Provide independent care for older adult patients with acute and chronic illnesses.
Take accountability for patient care and outcomes, seeking specialist consultation when appropriate while remaining involved in the patient’s detailed care.
Engage with hospitalists when patients in the PCP’s panel are hospitalized.
Assess, diagnose, treat, manage, educate, promote health, coordinate care, and document care for patients with acute and complex chronic needs.
Lead the care team, including the medical assistant/care promoter, care facilitator, and care coordinator for patients able to visit the office.
Coordinate with the transitional care team and other resources for patients in hospitals, skilled nursing facilities, long-term care, or at home.
Participate actively in management of the center and provide coverage for other providers as needed.
Help recruit patients for the center and additional providers for the company as needed.
Supervise, collaborate with, participate with, or function under a practice or collaborative agreement with an Advanced Practice Practitioner, and remain accountable for the APP’s actions.
Work with managers, medical directors, and care teams to support compliance, quality, risk management, patient health, and company goals.
Work toward patient, clinical quality, appointment, and medical-cost performance targets.
Help champion a positive culture of love, accountability, and passion.
Remain accessible to patients, including accommodating walk-in visits and responding to calls and messages in a timely manner.
Perform other duties as assigned or modified at the manager’s discretion.