Primary Care Physician

Job description

Welcome Health is redefining what primary care for older adults can look like: deeply personal, relationship driven, and grounded in what matters most to each individual. Built on the principles of geriatric medicine and backed by SCAN Group, Welcome Health delivers care that meets patients where they are, including in home, in clinic, and virtual visits. Welcome Health is led by a team of clinicians and professionals who believe healthcare works best when time, trust, and humanity are at the center. Our providers are empowered to slow down, listen closely, and build lasting relationships with the people they serve. That same mindset applies to our employees – we invest in them by fostering a supportive environment where clinical excellence, collaboration, and worklife balance are truly valued. Welcome Health is a place where mission and medicine align – and where meaningful work is done every day, with purpose and pride. * This position will work onsite in Los Angeles, CA What We’re About At Welcome Health, we utilize clinic based, home based, and virtual models of care. We exist to eliminate the health obstacles that prevent seniors from achieving what matters most. And we believe it all starts in the home, where we deliver primary care that combines the science of aging, modern technology, and the warmth of the kitchen table so the people we serve can spend less time feeling like patients and more time living as their best selves. It’s an ambitious goal that requires a team built from extraordinary and like-minded people who are big-hearted, determined, and patient-centered problem solvers who thrive in team environments and who prioritize integrity, empathy and careful stewardship of the resources needed for great patient care. “Doing the right thing” means doing well by our patients - first, last and always. How You Will Help Our Patients You will primarily be a clinic-based primary care physician who will: Assess patients’ full spectrum of needs at least annually, including medical psychological, social, financial, and environmental; Understand patients’ values and goals and thoughtfully incorporate them into each care plan; Guide patients with multiple chronic medical conditions and their caregivers through complex medical decision making; Proactively manage patients’ health through preventive care as dictated by geriatric medicine guidelines as appropriate for patients age, prognosis, and medical complexity; Manage both acute and chronic disease states; Guide management of transitions of care; Actively quarterback patients’ care through proactive conversations with other physicians, providers, and caregivers to ensure alignment of treatment plan. Facilitate advanced care planning conversations and provide palliative care support to patients as appropriate; Build deep and strong relationships with patients and caregivers, to help them achieve the health outcomes that are most important to each person; You’ll act as the day-to-day clinical leader of your multi-disciplinary team, supporting team members in providing holistic care to our patients. You’ll collaborate with our staff to support the delivery of needed medical services, medications, and equipment. You’ll regularly provide after-hours medical coverage for patients (as part of your scheduled on-call duties). You’ll document encounters in a timely manner in Welcome Health’s EMR. You’ll provide same-day assessments and treatment plans for patients with acute needs. You provide healthcare through telehealth visits as appropriate. You’ll participate in patient care and management meetings including (but not limited to) daily huddles, weekly interdisciplinary team meetings, monthly clinical staff meetings, and others to support Welcome Health’s commitment to outstanding clinical care. You’ll implement initiatives to help to ensure industry-leading standards of care, and to help Welcome Health achieve industry-best quality metrics (HEDIS, CAPHS, etc.). You’ll stay abreast of medical research and trends, through continuing education courses, professional meetings and journal reviews (all with Welcome Health’s support). You’ll bring proficiency in routine physical exams, as well as skills needed for in-home interventions, including blood draws, wound care and dressing changes, IV and catheter insertions and management. You’ll take great pride in your patient satisfaction levels. You’ll arrange for transfers and placements to appropriate levels of care. You’ll perform other duties as needed. What You’ll Need to Succeed as a Welcome Health PCP To perform this job well, you’ll of course need to be a great teammate and problem solver, bringing your best technical and interpersonal skills to bear. But you’ll also need the following: Medical Doctorate or Doctorate of Osteopathy Board Certification in Internal Medicine, Geriatrics or Family Practice (or be board-eligible for up to one year if you’re a new grad). A current, valid, non-sanctioned, non-restricted license to practice medicine in California. The ability to meet Welcome Health’s credentialing requirements. Familiarity with Medicare guidelines. Familiarity with CPT and ICD-9 codes. A malpractice profile that meets Welcome Health’s risk guidelines. At least two years of clinical experience, with home-based care and/or geriatric medicine experience strongly preferred. A deep knowledge of clinical standards of care. Helpful but not required: an awareness of UM standards, NCQA requirements, CMS guidelines, and Medicaid/Medicare contracts and benefit systems. Full and current COVID-19 vaccination. Current DEA Access to reliable transportation. The physical ability to provide home-based primary care. Why Welcome Health Established outpatient cardiology presence anchored in Bell Opportunity to care for adults and older adults across Los Angeles, Orange, and Riverside Counties Collaborative outpatient clinical environment with primary care and care team support Athena EMR platform Opportunity to help grow a high-quality outpatient cardiology practice Competitive compensation and benefits package Meaningful work caring for patients in the community What's in it for you? Base salary range: $260,000 to $319,500 per year Work Mode: Onsite An annual employee bonus program Robust Wellness Program Generous paid-time-off (PTO) 11 paid holidays per year, plus 1 additional floating holiday Excellent 401(k) Retirement Saving Plan with employer match Robust employee recognition program Tuition reimbursement CME Paid Malpractice An opportunity to become part of a team that makes a difference to our members and our community every day We're always looking for talented people to join our team! Qualified applicants are encouraged to apply now! At Welcome Health we believe that it is our business to improve the state of our world. Each of us has a responsibility to drive Equality in our communities and workplaces. We are committed to creating a workforce that reflects our community through inclusive programs and initiatives such as equal pay, employee resource groups, inclusive benefits, and more. Welcome Health is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action workplace. Individuals seeking employment will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, age, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender perception or identity, age, marital status, disability, protected veteran status or any other status protected by law. A background check is required. #LI-CS2 #Onsite