Become a part of our caring community and help us put health firstThe Physician Lead serves as a health-care professional and capable of handling a variety of health-related problems. The Physician Lead works on problems of diverse scope and complexity ranging from moderate to substantial.

Job Description

Work Schedule: Full-time/40 Hours per Week

Job Type: Physician Lead, Hybrid

This position is considered a hybrid position. This position will provide direct patient care 3-days per week and require driving/travel to the assigned territory.

The assigned territory will service parts of Atlanta, GA.

Additionally, this role will require performing supervisory and administrative functions, 2-days per week at home.

This position is considered full-time, Monday through Friday. 

The Physician Lead serves as the leader for a team of up to 10 advanced practice providers who provide home-based primary care to our senior population. In addition to supporting our advanced practice providers, you provide in-home and telemedicine visits to high-acuity seniors 3-days a week. The Physician Lead work on problems of diverse scope and complexity ranging from moderate to substantial. 

The Physician Lead focuses on outpatient medicine, continuity of care, health maintenance, and disease prevention. Keeps a medical history and medical records. Refers the patient to specialists as needed. Advises executives to develop functional strategies (often segment specific) on matters of significance. Exercises independent judgement and decision making on complex issues regarding job duties and related tasks and works under minimal supervision. Uses independent judgement requiring analysis of variable factors and determining the best course of action.

• Provide direction and oversight to a team of up to 10 advanced practice providers.

• Consults with advance practice providers on management of complex patients.

• Lead daily huddles as part of our interdisciplinary teams.

• Review all acute utilization events, with goal of reducing unnecessary utilization.

• Will see patients 3-days per week directly in-home and via telehealth, with goals set to drive interpersonal relationships with patients and families.

• Use of laptops for EMR charting.

• As needed/ongoing attention to prescription refills, home health referrals/co-signatures, lab follow-ups and coordinated care management.

• Provide collaborating agreements for up to 4 nurse practitioners in the state of GA.

Use your skills to make an impact

Required Qualifications

• Graduate of accredited MD or DO program of accredited university. 

• Experience leading a team of advanced practice providers. 

• 8 or more years of technical experience. 

• 2 or more years of project leadership experience.

• Must have an active/unrestricted state license, DEA license, and board certification in Family Medicine, Internal Medicine, or Geriatric Medicine.

• Current state driver's license and proof of auto insurance.

• Senior patient care experience.

• Active BLS through the AHA (American Heart Association) or ARC (American Red Cross).

• Strong technical experience.

• This role is considered patient facing and is part of Humana/Senior Bridge's Tuberculosis (TB) screening program. If selected for this role, you will be required to be screened for TB.

• Must be passionate about contributing to an organization focused on continuously improving consumer experiences.

• Dedicated to providing excellent healthcare and a top-quality experience.

• Strong belief in the revolutionary nature of house calls and passionate about improving care delivery.

• Consistently exhibit the highest levels of professionalism, integrity, accountability, and compassion.

• Willingness to work in a revolutionary environment that sometimes necessitates last minute problem solving and out of the box thinking.

• Technically savvy and comfortable using tools such as tablets and/or laptops for charting and HIPAA secure messaging apps for care coordination.

• Ability to work on call as needed. 

Preferred Qualifications

• Knowledge of HEDIS measures and the ability to close gaps in medical care. 

• Value-based Care experience. 

• House call experience.

• Urgent care, primary care, family medicine, or internal medicine experience.

Scheduled Weekly Hours

40

About usAbout CenterWell Senior Primary Care: CenterWell Senior Primary Care provides proactive, preventive care to seniors, including wellness visits, physical exams, chronic condition management, screenings, minor injury treatment and more. Our unique care model focuses on personalized experiences, taking time to listen, learn and address the factors that impact patient well-being. Our integrated care teams, which include physicians, nurses, behavioral health specialists and more, spend up to 50 percent more time with patients, providing compassionate, personalized care that brings better health outcomes. We go beyond physical health by also addressing other factors that can impact a patient’s well-being.About CenterWell, a Humana company: CenterWell creates experiences that put patients at the center. As the nation’s largest provider of senior-focused primary care, one of the largest providers of home health services, and fourth largest pharmacy benefit manager, CenterWell is focused on whole-person health by addressing the physical, emotional and social wellness of our patients. As part of Humana Inc. (NYSE: HUM), CenterWell offers stability, industry-leading benefits, and opportunities to grow yourself and your career. We proudly employ more than 30,000 clinicians who are committed to putting health first – for our teammates, patients, communities and company. By providing flexible scheduling options, clinical certifications, leadership development programs and career coaching, we allow employees to invest in their personal and professional well-being, all from day one.

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