Primary Care Physician

Job overview

Primary Care Physician at ChenMed in Jacksonville, FL. This is a full-time, onsite position with a salary range of $221,141 - $315,915 per year. ChenMed is transforming healthcare for seniors with a unique, physician-led approach that improves health and well-being. This role focuses on providing comprehensive care to patients, aiming to improve health outcomes and enhance the lives of seniors.

What you'll do

• Independently assess acute and non-acute clinical problems.
• Perform and document physical assessments and patient histories.
• Analyze trends in patient conditions and develop, document, and implement patient management plans.
• Plan patient care based on in-depth knowledge of the specific patient population and/or protocol.
• Anticipate and identify physiological and/or psychological problems.
• Serve as a patient advocate.
• Write admission, transfer, and discharge orders.
• Order and interpret appropriate laboratory and diagnostic studies.
• Order appropriate medication and treatments.
• Refer patients for consultation when indicated.
• Document through in-depth progress notes and summaries.
• May perform invasive procedures independently upon completion of documented competency.
• Participate in patient care rounds and conferences.
• Communicate patient management strategies to members of the patient care team.
• Collaborate with members of the multidisciplinary team.
• Recognize situations requiring immediate physician attention and initiate life-saving procedures when necessary.
• Use advanced communication skills to problem-solve complex situations and improve processes and service to patients.
• Collaborate with other multidisciplinary team members to analyze and evaluate current systems of health care delivery.
• Participate in outside activities that enhance personal and professional growth and development.
• Initiate arrangements and write orders for SNF discharges and complete appropriate paperwork.
• Work collaboratively with physicians, nurses, PT, social workers, family, and key caregivers to transition the patient to a lower level of care as soon as medically appropriate.
• Introduce self to patient/family and explain nurse practitioner role.
• Facilitate patient/family conferences to review treatment goals, optimize resource utilization, provide family education, and identify post-SNF needs.
• Enhance a collaborative relationship to maximize the patient’s/family’s ability to make informed decisions regarding goals of care, palliative care, and hospice.
• Facilitate discharge to appropriate level of care and use preferred providers when additional services are required.
• Prescribe medication to patients based on State of practice.
• Other duties as assigned.

What we're looking for

Education

MD or DO in Internal Medicine, Family Medicine, Geriatrics or similar specialty

Experience

MD or DO in Internal Medicine, Family Medicine, Geriatrics or similar specialty required. Must be able to obtain a State Medical License or already have a current, active State Medical License for the state(s) in which he/she will be working. Board certification in Internal Medicine, Family Medicine, Geriatrics or similar specialty is preferred. Board Eligibility is required. Once Board certified, PCP will maintain board certification in their specialty by doing necessary MOC, CME and/or retaking board exams as required. Must have a current DEA number for schedule II-V controlled substances. Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from the American Heart Association (AMA) or American Red Cross required w/in first 90 days of employment.

Skills & competencies

primary care physician

chenmed

jacksonville fl

full time

onsite

md or do

board certified

bls certified

travel required

$221,141 - $315,915

Benefits & perks

• https://chenmed.makeityoursource.com/helpful-documents

About the employer

ChenMed is hiring for this role. Industry: Offices of Physicians (except Mental Health Specialists). Sector: 62.