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Extensivist

Extensivist

HealthEcareers - ClientLexington, KY, USA
1 day ago
Job type
  • Full-time
Job description

Seeking Primary Care Physician for Newly Created Medicare High Risk Enhanced Care Clinic / Extensivist Clinic

Lexington Clinic is seeking an Internal Medicine, Family Medicine or Med / Ped physician to join our brand-new Enhanced Care Clinic in

Lexington, Kentucky . This is an outpatient-only opportunity.

This is an exciting time to join a well-established multi-specialty group poised for growth and expansion. We take pride in providing the highest quality patient care in an easygoing and collaborative environment.

Job Details :

  • Care Coordination : Extensivists act as central points of contact, coordinating care between primary care providers, specialists, social workers, and care coordinators.
  • Outpatient Management : They provide intensive outpatient treatments, including some hospital-level services like IV medications, in settings outside of the hospital.
  • Transition Management : A key focus is managing the patient's transition from hospital to home, aiming to prevent setbacks and reduce the risk of readmission.
  • Comprehensive Assessment : They assess a patient's complex medical needs, including psychosocial factors and social determinants of health, to develop a unified care plan
  • Support System : They work with a patient's family and their support system to provide resources and ensure continuous care after discharge.

Why they are important :

  • Complex Care for Complex Patients : Extensivists are vital for managing chronic and multiple interrelated conditions that put patients at higher risk for poor health outcomes.
  • Reduced Hospitalization : By providing intensive, coordinated outpatient care, they can significantly reduce the need for hospital admissions and readmissions.
  • Improved Quality of Life : Their comprehensive, wraparound approach helps patients stay home and improve their overall quality of life.
  • Value-Based Care : The extensivist model aligns with value-based care initiatives that aim to reduce costs and improve patient outcomes by providing hospital-level care in a more cost-effective outpatient setting.

    • Why Join Us?

    Be a key leader in a progressive, community-focused healthcare system.

  • Opportunity to shape clinical services and positively impact patient care.
  • Collaborate with a collegial team of dedicated healthcare professionals.
  • Partnership Opportunity in 100% physician owned practice
  • $225,000 Sign-on bonus

    • mbarker@lexclin.com

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