Primary Care Physician

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive primary care services to adult and senior population within the Medicare Advantage/Medicare/Medicaid model
• Carry out routine and preventive visits, including annual wellness exams, chronic disease management, and acute care visits
• Order outside diagnostic tests and lab work as necessary (blood/urine tests, tissue samples, imaging, etc.)
• Create and implement personalized care plans focused on improving patient outcomes, quality, and satisfaction
• Manage patients using a value-based approach, emphasizing prevention, coordinated care, and reduction of avoidable hospitalizations
• Collaborate closely with care teams including nurse practitioners, medical assistants, case managers, and specialists to ensure seamless patient care
• Review and address quality metrics, including HEDIS and STAR measures, to optimize clinical performance and patient outcomes
• Accurately and promptly document encounters and diagnoses in eCW, ensuring complete and compliant coding for risk adjustment
• Participate in multidisciplinary meetings and quality improvement initiatives aimed at enhancing clinical outcomes and patient satisfaction
• Maintain ongoing communication with patients and their families, providing education on disease prevention, medication management, and health lifestyle choices
• Adhere to Palm Primary Care's protocols, standards of care, and compliance with all regulatory requirements
• Maintain confidentiality and always work with respect and integrity
• Promote a positive, team-oriented culture consistent with Palm Primary Care's mission to deliver exceptional, patient-focused care

Qualifications

• Medical Degree (M.D., D.O.) from an accredited institution
• Board Certified or Board Eligible in Family Medicine or Internal Medicine
• Active, unrestricted Texas Medical License
• Current DEA license in good standing
• Minimum 2-3 years' experience providing care to Medicare and/or Medicare Advantage patients preferred
• Experience working in a value-based care model, focused on outcomes, quality metrics, and patient satisfaction
• Strong understanding of HEDIS, STAR ratings, risk adjustment, and preventative care measures
• Demonstrated ability to manage chronic conditions and promote population health in a senior patient population
• Excellent communication, collaboration, and interpersonal skills for a multidisciplinary team environment
• Comfortable using EMR systems (eCW a plus)
• Commitment to providing high-quality, patient-centered care aligned with Palm Primary Care's mission and standards

Benefits

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Relocation assistance
• Retail plan
• Vision insurance

Schedule

Monday to Friday

Great work/life balance for our providers (No On-Call schedule)

Supplemental Pay Types

• Bonus opportunities
• Signed bonus

Work Location

In person