Network Specialist

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About the role

The Network Specialist is a licensed/Board Certified/Board Eligible professional in a specialty such as urology, otolaryngology, orthopedics, pain management, dermatology, or wound care. The specialist plays a key role as part of the clinical operations team, providing direct patient care and assessments primarily in the ambulatory health care center setting, or occasionally in acute care, nursing homes, skilled nursing facilities (SNF), and home settings depending on the nature of the assignment.

Responsibilities

• Perform geriatric assessments, medical history reviews, physical exams, diagnoses, and treatments.
• Develop plans of care, provide health education, and manage case management referrals and follow-ups.
• Document patient care according to ChenMed standards for quality, service, productivity, and teamwork.
• Participate in conferences and maintain in-depth documentation through written progress notes and summaries.
• See patients and review basic medical history; inquire about current symptoms and reasons for visits.
• Log all patient visits and medical information; maintain accurate patient records.
• Conduct exams and tests to determine likelihood of endocrine gland-related issues.
• Analyze lab results and symptoms to arrive at conclusive diagnoses.
• Interpret diagnostic testing, determine the nature of symptoms, and develop treatment plans.
• Review treatment plans with patients (and caretakers, if applicable), explaining recommendations and their benefits.
• Provide clinical advice for daily and long-term management of diseases or conditions.
• Recommend lifestyle changes regarding diet, hygiene, and exercise to positively influence health conditions.
• Devise and assign proper courses of treatment; monitor progress to determine effectiveness.
• Follow up with patients to track their condition and with PCPs and other providers on total patient well-being.
• Advise on surgery or outside therapy when needed.
• Collaborate with other specialized physicians to treat and cure certain conditions as appropriate.
• Write and renew prescriptions for medications.
• Stay updated with changes in the specialty field to learn about new forms of treatment.
• Update or provide training to center personnel as needed.
• Attend center meetings as appropriate.
• Perform other duties as assigned and modified at manager’s discretion.

Requirements

• Rigorous medical training and broad knowledge of various conditions related to specialty.
• Ability to operate specialty-related equipment (e.g., ultrasound, EKG).
• Professional bedside manner with the ability to explain medical conditions clearly without jargon.
• Thorough knowledge of pharmacological agents used in patient treatment.
• Excellent analytical skills and attention to detail.
• Strong communication, interpersonal, and leadership skills.
• Ability to collaborate with other caregivers, including PCPs.
• Hospital privileges may be required in some cases.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Outlook; ability to learn internal systems such as Dashboard and MyNotes.
• Ability and willingness to travel within the market up to 75% of the time; may occasionally travel to other local markets.
• Spoken and written fluency in English.

Qualifications

• Medical degree from an accredited school and licensed to practice in the state.
• Board certification in specialty preferred.
• Current DEA and DPS Certificate of Registration.
• Minimum two (2) years of direct work or intern experience.

Pay

The posted pay range represents the base hourly rate or base annual full-time salary for this position: $106.30 - $151.88 per hour. Final compensation will depend on factors including experience, education, geographic location, and other relevant considerations. This position may also be eligible for bonuses or commissions.

Benefits

ChenMed offers comprehensive benefits, career development, and advancement opportunities. Employees enjoy great work-life balance and the chance to grow while making a difference in people’s lives every day. For more details, visit ChenMed Benefits.