ChenMed
Location
Deerfield Beach, Florida
Salary
$238,832 - $341,189 / YEAR
The Primary Care Physician provides direct patient care, including assessments, diagnosis, treatment planning, and documentation primarily in an ambulatory setting, while also participating in clinical rounds and ensuring compliance with quality standards. Key functions involve independent clinical practice (65% allocation), managing patient transitions of care (up to 20% allocation), and collaborating with multidisciplinary teams.
Candidates must possess current state licensure and certification in Basic Cardiac Life Support, with preferred board certification in Internal or Family Medicine (required within 2 years if board eligible). A minimum of one year of clinical experience in geriatric, adult, or family practice is preferred, along with an unrestricted Florida MD or DO License.
Performance Measures Clinical Practice (65% year 1 and 2) Functions independently as a primary care practitioner as part of a patient care team. Independently assesses acute and non-acute clinical problems. Performs and documents physical assessments and patient histories, analyzes trends in patient conditions, and develops, documents and implements a patient management plan in response to the data obtained. This also includes assisting in the development of the plan of care in addition to providing appropriate patient/ family/significant other counseling and education. Patient management includes the following: 1) writing admission, transfer and discharge orders; 2) ordering and interpreting appropriate laboratory and diagnostic studies: 3) ordering of appropriate medication and treatments; 4) referring patients for consultation when indicated i.e. dermatology, neurology, ophthalmology, endocrine, surgery, intensive care, infectious disease, hematology, psychiatry, social service, dietary, etc.; 5) Documentation through in-depth progress notes and summaries. Participates in patient care rounds and conferences. Communicates patient management strategies to members of the patient care team. Collaborates with members of the multidisciplinary team to ensure that patient management strategies are successful in meeting patient care needs. Recognizes situations which require the immediate attention and initiates life-saving procedures when necessary.
Leadership (5% year 1 and 2) Uses advanced communication skills to problem solve complex situations and to improve processes and service to patients. Collaborates with other multidisciplinary team members to analyze and evaluate current systems of health care delivery to identify and implement new practice patterns as appropriate. Participates in outside activities that enhance personal and professional growth and development.
Attainment of goals Readmission Rate Facility Satisfaction
Continuity/Transition Management-transitioning of the patient to the appropriate level of care needed (20% year 1, 10% year 2) Initiates arrangements and writes orders for discharges and completes appropriate paperwork. Works 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.
Advocacy & Education-ensuring the patient has an advocate for needed services and any needed education. (5% year 1 & 2) Introduce self to patient/family and explain primary care provider role. Facilitate patient/family conferences to review treatment goals, optimize resource utilization, provide family education and identify needs. Readmission Rate Advance directives/End of Life Planning Patient Satisfaction
Utilization/Financial Management-managing resource utilization and reimbursement for services. (5% year 1& 5% year 2) Facilitates discharge to appropriate level of care and uses preferred providers when additional services are required. SNF LOS Referrals to preferred providers HHA visits
Competencies for Success Scientific Foundation Competencies Critically analyzes data and evidence for improving clinical practice. Integrates knowledge from the humanities and sciences. Translates research and other forms of knowledge to improve practice processes and outcomes. Develops new practice approaches based on the integration of research, theory, and practice knowledge. Leadership Competencies Assumes complex and advanced leadership roles to initiate and guide change. Provides leadership to foster collaboration with multiple stakeholders (e.g. patients, community, integrated health care teams, and policy makers) to improve health care. Demonstrates leadership that uses critical and reflective thinking. Advocates for improved access, quality and cost effective health care. Advances practice through the development and implementation of innovations incorporating principles of change. Communicates practice knowledge effectively both orally and in writing. Participates in professional organizations and activities that influence health outcomes of a population focus. Quality Competencies Uses best available evidence to continuously improve quality of clinical practice. Evaluates the relationships among quality, safety, access, and cost and their influence on health care. Evaluates how organizational structure, care processes, financing, marketing and policy decisions impact the quality of health care. Applies skills in peer review to promote a culture of excellence. Anticipates variations in practice and is proactive in implementing interventions to ensure quality. Practice Inquiry Competencies Provides leadership in the translation of new knowledge into practice. Generates knowledge from clinical practice to improve practice and patient outcomes. Applies clinical investigative skills to improve health outcomes. Leads practice inquiry, individually or in partnership with others. Disseminates evidence from inquiry to diverse audiences using multiple modalities. Analyzes clinical guidelines for individualized application into practice. Technology and Information Literacy Competencies Integrates appropriate technologies for knowledge management to improve health care. Coaches the patient and caregiver for positive behavioral change. Demonstrates information literacy skills in complex decision making. Contributes to the design of clinical information systems that promote safe, quality and cost effective care. Uses technology systems, with ongoing learning and updates, which capture data on variables for the evaluation of primary care. Policy Competencies Demonstrates an understanding of the interdependence of policy and practice. Advocates for ethical policies that promote access, equity, quality, and cost. Analyzes ethical, legal, and social factors influencing policy development. Contributes in the development of health policy. Analyzes the implications of health policy across disciplines. Evaluates the impact of globalization on health care policy development.
Current licensure in the state of practice is required Certification in Basic Cardiac Life Support required. Board certification in Internal Medicine or Family Medicine is preferred, required to successfully achieve Board certification within 2 years. Must have a current DEA number for schedule II-V controlled substances. Prefer minimum of one (1) year clinical experience in geriatric, adult of family practice setting.
ChenMed is a family-owned, family-oriented organization committed to bringing superior health care to moderate-to-low-income seniors. Our vision To positively change American healthcare through primary care innovation for the neediest populations. Our mission To provide a convenient, patient-centered environment that fosters enduring relationships between doctors, staff and patients and delivers superior outcomes and a compassionate experience. We will create a healthcare system specifically for our patients' needs through dedicated doctors, a supportive team, and customized technology, and achieve value through scalable innovation, resourcefulness andaccountability. Our patient promise You are the reason we are here. Your coordinated healthcare and well-being is our focus. Like a member of our family, we will take care of you in good times and in times of need.
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