ChenMed, LLC

Resident Physician - Houston

ChenMed, LLC • $150K — $200K *
Houston, TX 77084In-Person
Healthcare
Less than 5 years of experience
2 months ago
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • MD or DO in Internal Medicine, Family Medicine, Geriatrics, or similar specialty required
  • Current, active State Medical License for the states of practice needed
  • Board certification preferred; Board Eligibility required
  • Maintaining board certification through MOC, CME, or retaking exams as necessary
  • Current DEA number for controlled substances required
  • BLS certification from American Heart Association or Red Cross within 90 days of hire

Responsibilities

  • Provide independent care for patients with acute and chronic illnesses in older adults
  • Accountable for patient outcomes and coordinate care with specialists when necessary
  • Engage actively with hospitalists regarding hospitalized patients
  • Assess, diagnose, treat, manage, educate, and document care for complex health needs
  • Lead care team, including medical assistants and coordinators for in-office patients
  • Collaborate with transitional care teams for patients unable to visit the office
  • Participate in center management and assist in recruiting patients and providers

Benefits

  • Comprehensive health care coverage
  • Career development and advancement opportunities
  • Flexible work-life balance
  • Opportunities to make a meaningful impact on patients' lives
  • Supportive family-owned and physician-led organization
Full Job Description
ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES:
  • ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES:
  • The PCP independently provides care for patients with acute and chronic illnesses encountered in the older adult patient.
  • The PCP will take full accountability for patient care and outcomes and will appropriately seek consultation from specialists when needed, though will still stay involved in, and be responsible for, the detailed care of the patient.
  • It is expected that the PCP will engage with the hospitalist whenever one of their patients is in the hospital (regardless of whether the hospitalist works for ChenMed or not).
  • The PCP is responsible for assessment, diagnosis, treatment, management, education, health promotion and care coordination and documentation for patients with acute and complex chronic health needs.
  • The PCP leads their care team consisting of care promoter (medical assistant), care facilitator, and care coordinator for patients able to come to the office.
  • For patients that are unable to come to the office-in hospital, SNF, LTC or homebound, PCP will engage with the transitional care team and others including case managers, acute and transitional-care physicians, and other resources that may be available depending on the market.
  • PCP will have an active role in the management of their center and will help cover for other providers who may be out for various reasons. It is also expected that each PCP will take an active role as needed in recruiting patients for the center and additional providers for the company.
  • Performs other duties as assigned and modified at manager's discretion.
  • KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES:
    Competencies for Success
  • Availability and Accessibility for patients to build trust from their patients. It is expected that PCP's will make themselves as available to their patients as possible by being open and available for walk-in visits and answering phone calls and messages in a timely manner.
  • Service Orientation - PCP's provide care that they would want for a family member or for themselves to each patient at every interaction.
  • Evidence Based Medicine - The PCP remains updated on evidence-based medicine, but also recognizes that factors outside of traditional medicine, like lifestyle and nutrition, have a large impact on patient health outcomes. The PCP stays up to date on clinical, nutritional, and lifestyle-based interventions to improve outcomes.
  • Physician Leadership is integral to good healthcare, so the PCP must be willing to continuously work to develop and improve leadership skills for the benefit of one's patients, their team, their center and the company
  • Quality - Our patients deserve the highest quality of care. This requires a willingness to work with the care teams towards achieving high quality outcomes and quality measures. At the same time, PCPs will always be looking for ways to continuously and systematically improve their practice of medicine and the operations of their center.
  • Influence - PCP's must competently and compassionately influence their patients, their teams, and themselves to achieve the best outcomes.
  • Self-Care - A PCP can take the best care for their patients when they are adequately caring for themselves. That means physically, mentally, socially and spiritually. Physician wellness is important for sustainability and promoting the health of physicians, staff, and patients.
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite products including Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook, plus a variety of other word-processing, spreadsheet, database, e-mail and presentation software as used in the company
  • Ability and willingness to travel locally as needed in their market, if applicable, nationally for initial training (2 weeks) and then occasionally regionally and nationally for recruiting or training purposes.
  • Fluency in English, verbal and written. There may be jobs in some centers that require fluency in other languages, and this will be made known at the time of application.
  • This job requires use and exercise of independent judgment

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE CRITERIA:
  • 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.

PAY RANGE:
$0.0 - $0.00 Hourly
The posted pay range represents the base hourly rate or base annual full-time salary for this position. Final compensation will depend on a variety of factors including but not limited to experience, education, geographic location, and other relevant factors. This position may also be eligible for a bonuses or commissions.

EMPLOYEE BENEFITS

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About ChenMed, LLC

ChenMed, LLC is a privately held healthcare company founded in 1985. The company provides primary care services to seniors through a network of medical centers in Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Kentucky, Louisiana, Ohio, Pennsylvania, and Virginia. ChenMed's medical centers offer personalized care, including same-day appointments, on-site lab services, and transportation to and from appointments. The company's physicians are trained to treat complex medical conditions and work closely with patients to manage chronic diseases. ChenMed has been recognized for its innovative approach to healthcare and has received numerous awards for quality and patient satisfaction.
Learn more about ChenMed, LLC
Size
3,000 employees
Industry
Healthcare
Founded
1985
* Ladders Estimates

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