Primary Care Physician
Company: Welcome Health, Inc
Location: Riverside
Posted on: April 25, 2024
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Job Description:
Home-Based Primary Care Physician for SeniorsWhat We're AboutWe
exist to eliminate the health obstacles that prevent seniors from
achieving what matters most. And we believe it all starts in the
home, where we deliver primary care that combines the science of
aging, modern technology, and the warmth of the kitchen table so
the people we serve can spend less time feeling like patients and
more time living as their best selves.It's an ambitious goal that
requires a team built from extraordinary and like-minded people who
are big-hearted, determined, and patient-centered problem solvers
who thrive in team environments and who prioritize integrity,
empathy and careful stewardship of the resources needed for great
patient care. "Doing the right thing" means doing well by our
patients - first, last and always.
Are you ready to apply Make sure you understand all the
responsibilities and tasks associated with this role before
proceeding.
How You Will Help Our Patients--- Through the honor of being
welcomed into patients' homes, you'll be a home-based primary care
physician who will:--- - - - -Assess patients' full spectrum of
needs at least annually, including medical, psychological, social,
financial, and environmental;--- - - - -Understand patients' values
and goals and thoughtfully incorporate them into each care plan;---
- - - -Guide patients with multiple chronic medical conditions and
their caregivers through complex medical decision making;--- - - -
-Proactively manage patients' health through preventive care as
dictated by geriatric medicine guidelines as appropriate for
patients age, prognosis, and medical complexity;--- - - - -Manage
both acute and chronic disease states;--- - - - -Guide management
of transitions of care;--- - - - -Actively quarterback patients'
care through proactive conversations with other physicians,
providers, and caregivers to ensure alignment of treatment plan.---
- - - -Facilitate advanced care planning conversations and provide
palliative care support to patients as appropriate;--- - - - -Build
deep and strong relationships with patients and caregivers, to help
them achieve the health outcomes that are most important to each
person;--- - - - -You'll act as the day-to-day clinical leader of
your multi-disciplinary team, supporting team members in providing
holistic care to our patients.--- - - - -You'll collaborate with
our staff to support the delivery of needed medical services,
medications, and equipment.--- - - - -You'll regularly provide
after-hours medical coverage for patients (as part of your
scheduled on-call duties).--- - - - -You'll document encounters in
a timely manner in Welcome Health's EMR.--- - - - -You'll provide
same-day assessments and treatment plans for patients with acute
needs.--- - - - -You provide healthcare through telehealth visits
as appropriate.--- - - - -You'll participate in patient care and
management meetings including (but not limited to) daily huddles,
weekly interdisciplinary team meetings, monthly clinical staff
meetings, and others to support Welcome Health's commitment to
outstanding clinical care.--- - - - -You'll implement initiatives
to help to ensure industry-leading standards of care, and to help
Welcome Health achieve industry-best quality metrics (HEDIS, CAPHS,
etc.).--- - - - -You'll stay abreast of medical research and
trends, through continuing education courses, professional meetings
and journal reviews (all with Welcome Health's support).--- - - -
-You'll bring proficiency in routine physical exams, as well as
skills needed for in-home interventions, including blood draws,
wound care and dressing changes, IV and catheter insertions and
management.--- - - - -You'll take great pride in your patient
satisfaction levels.--- - - - -You'll arrange for transfers and
placements to appropriate levels of care.--- - - - -You'll perform
other duties as needed.What You'll Need to Succeed as a Welcome
Health PCP
To perform this job well, you'll of course need to be a great
teammate and problem solver, bringing your best technical and
interpersonal skills to bear. But you'll also need the
following:--- - - - -Medical Doctorate or Doctorate of
Osteopathy--- - - - -Board Certification in Internal Medicine,
Geriatrics or Family Practice (or be board-eligible for up to one
year if you're a new grad).--- - - - -A current, valid,
non-sanctioned, non-restricted license to practice medicine in
California.--- - - - -The ability to meet Welcome Health's
credentialing requirements.--- - - - -Familiarity with Medicare
guidelines.--- - - - -Familiarity with CPT and ICD-9 codes.--- - -
- -A malpractice profile that meets Welcome Health's risk
guidelines.--- - - - -At least five years of clinical experience
managing a panel of adult outpatients, with home-based care
preferred.--- - - - -A deep knowledge of clinical standards of
care.--- - - - -Helpful but not required: an awareness of UM
standards, NCQA requirements, CMS guidelines, and Medicaid/Medicare
contracts and benefit systems.--- - - - -Full and current COVID-19
vaccination.--- - - - -Current DEA--- - - - -Access to reliable
transportation.--- - - - -The physical ability to provide
home-based primary care.How We'll Help You GrowWelcome Health
proudly offers generous salaries, PTO, 401(k) plans, health
insurance and CME reimbursements - all benchmarked to be among the
industry's most competitive. And while we work hard, we know that
the mission of revolutionizing primary care for patients is a
marathon and not a sprint. Supporting our teammates' work-life
balance is paramount, as is creating an inclusive, warm culture
where our people can work with joy.Welcome Health is an equal
opportunity employer.
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