What are the responsibilities and job description for the Primary Care Physician - Westheimer Rd (Value-Based Care) position at centrumhealth?
WHO WE ARE
NeueHealth is a value-driven healthcare company grounded in the belief that all health consumers are entitled to high-quality, coordinated care. By uniquely aligning the interests of health consumers, providers, and payors, we help to make healthcare accessible and affordable to all populations across the ACA Marketplace, Medicare, and Medicaid.
NeueHealth delivers clinical care to health consumers through our owned clinics – Centrum Health and Premier Medical – as well as unique partnerships with affiliated providers across the country. We also enable providers to succeed in performance-based arrangements through a suite of technology and services scaled centrally and deployed locally. Through our value-driven, consumer-centric approach, we are committed to transforming healthcare and creating a better care experience for all.
Clinic location: 13977 Westheimer Rd Ste D, Houston, TX 77077
Our Physicians treat common ailments like colds and the flu and help manage chronic conditions like diabetes or asthma. Responsible for coordinating a patient’s overall health care by communicating with specialists who provide more advanced treatments.
Highlights
- Report to clinical leadership
- Value-Based Care Model
- Over 20 clinic locations in Texas
- 100% outpatient primary care clinic setting seeing patients 18
- Dedicated Medical Assistant and additional clinic support team
- Monday – Friday schedule (extended hours possible)
- Limited Call (compensated)
- Telehealth available for patients
- Guaranteed base salary with annual bonus program
- Monthly compensation for supervising nurse practitioners
- CME hours annually
- 401K with company matching
- Paid Time Off
- Sign-On Bonus eligible
Duties and Responsibilities
- Providing high-quality healthcare to patients, including listening to and properly diagnosing patients’ medical concerns and ailments
- Conducting initial assessments of patients to learn about their medical history, their health goals, and any potential health risks
- Provide diagnostic and therapeutic services for acute and chronic conditions
- Ordering lab tests and imaging studies, prescribing medications, and providing other treatment modalities such as physical therapy or massage therapy
- Diagnosing illnesses through physical examinations, medical tests, and analysis of patient histories
- Prescribe medications, treatments, diets, or other care plans to maintain health or alleviate symptoms of disease or injury
- May supervise nurse practitioner(s) - additional monthly pay per direct report
- Refer patients to specialists when needed for further diagnosis or treatment
- Punctually arrives to the clinic to ensure that patients are seen at scheduled appointment times.
Education and Experience:
- All physicians must earn a medical degree from an accredited medical school. Most physicians earn their medical degree after completing a four-year undergraduate program in a science-related field.
- Practicing physician in a clinic or urgent care setting, with supervision experience.
- Bilingual in English & Spanish is preferred.
Certifications & Licenses:
- A state license to practice medicine in Texas.