Palliative Transitional Care Physician - Optum New Mexico

About the role

The Palliative Transitional Care Physician will manage high risk patients coming in and out of the hospital, or those with life-limiting illnesses. The physician will lead the team in high-risk patient care and the transition of care management. They will specialize in medical care that focuses on providing relief from pain and other symptoms related to chronic/serious illness. The aim is to provide comfort and improve quality of life for those suffering from chronic/serious illness. Palliative care is provided in tandem with regular treatment and in partnership with the patient’s primary care provider.

Responsibilities

• Support the transition of care management for patients coming out of the hospital or skilled nursing facility. In collaboration with the team, direct and manage a complete continuum of quality-based care within the interdisciplinary team.
• Consult with patients to understand their health concerns and treat patients to provide relief from pain and other symptoms related to chronic/serious illness. Provide comfort and improve quality of life for those suffering from chronic/serious illness.
• Consult and coordinate with patient’s primary care physician and other specialists as needed.

Requirements

• M.D. or D.O.
• Board Certified or Board Eligible in Internal Medicine or Family Medicine
• New Mexico Pharmacy/DEA Registration or ability to obtain
• CURRENT MD/DO medical license in the state of New Mexico or ability to obtain

Preferred Qualifications

• Palliative Care Fellowship preferred
• Experience in geriatric care preferred
• Experience in a managed care setting and working with medically complex patients
• Working knowledge of Medicare Advantage Risk plans
• Understanding of HEDIS measurements and delivering value-based care

Compensation & Benefits Highlights

• Med/Den/Vis, STD, LTD, United Health stock options
• Continuing Medical Education allowance with time off
• Robust Relocation program
• Professional Liability Insurance
• Excellent PTO package
• Generous retirement program including employer funded contributions (401K)

Qualifications

• Required Qualifications:
• M.D. or D.O.
• Board Certified or Board Eligible in Internal Medicine or Family Medicine
• New Mexico Pharmacy/DEA Registration or ability to obtain
• CURRENT MD/DO medical license in the state of New Mexico or ability to obtain

Benefits

• Life
• Emotional
• Physical
• Financial