Primary Care Physician
About Phix Health
Phix Health is a provider led clinical services company using proprietary leading-edge care management technology to care for at-home or facility-based geriatric or chronically ill patients.
We strive to create a care environment that is driven by our patients desires for their care.
About the Role
Phix Health is looking for a physician (MD or DO) to join us at an outpatient practice in Philadelphia, PA. This is a part time or contract opportunity for up to 20 hours / per week with an opportunity to expand to full time as our practice expands.
Responsibilities :
- Provide compassionate primary care services for a geriatric and / or disabled patients including comprehensive and focused physical examinations, health assessments, diagnoses, and treatment of acute and chronic illnesses
- Manage chronic conditions such as diabetes, hypertension, congestive heart failure, arthritis, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, and thyroid disorders
- Assess need for appropriate lab tests, order and interpret results
- Collaborate with medical specialties through appropriate referrals
- Assist in coordination of community resources to meet needs of individuals and families, as well as appropriate follow-up.
- Educate patients on health promotion throughout the aging process
- Establishes and monitors appropriate level of care for center patients.
- Completes all medical record documentation prior to end of shift.
- Works with Medical Director to ensure operations are consistent with medical and professional standards of care.
- Recommends potential growth opportunities for new or existing services.
- Meets with Medical Director or designate to discuss quality of patient care, review policies, procedures, outcomes reports, and records.
- Participates in quality management processes including encouragement of clinical support staff to assure proficiency in the delivery of clinical support activities.
- Calls patients to ensure their well-being as needed following center visits.
- In the absence of Medical Director, provides guidance to other medical personnel and center colleagues.
MINIMUM RECRUITMENT STANDARDS :
Assures personal compliance with licensing, certification and accrediting bodies.
Current, clear, and active license to practice medicine (MD or DO) in Pennsylvania
Experience in Primary healthcare is preferred; geriatric certification is a plus.
Good organizational skills and ability to work with other clinical team members.
Familiarity with telehealth platforms, billing systems, coding standards, and care coordination programs is desired.
Benefits available.
Job Types : Full-time, Part-time