Primary Care Physician

About ChenMed

ChenMed, a physician‑led and mission‑driven primary care organization, is one of the most successful full‑risk Medicare Advantage providers in the nation and has a vision to be America’s leading primary care provider, transforming care of the neediest population. Our mission is to honor seniors with affordable VIP care that delivers better health.

Position Summary

We’re unique. You should be, too. We’re changing lives every day for both our patients and our team members. We’re rapidly expanding and need great people to join our team.

The Primary Care Physician (PCP) demonstrates accountability, coaching, and simplification for action. They manage a panel of up to 450 patients, provide cost‑effective care, cultivate trusting relationships, and lead care teams toward performance goals.

Key Responsibilities

• The PCP independently provides care for patients with acute and chronic illnesses encountered in older adults.
• The PCP takes full accountability for patient care and outcomes and appropriately seeks consultation from specialists when needed.
• The PCP engages with hospitalists whenever a patient is in the hospital, regardless of hospitalist affiliation.
• The PCP is responsible for assessment, diagnosis, treatment, management, education, health promotion, care coordination, and documentation for patients with acute and complex chronic health needs.
• The PCP leads their care team, which includes a care promoter (medical assistant), care facilitator, and care coordinator for patients able to come to the office.
• For patients unable to come to the office—hospital, SNF, LTC, or homebound—the PCP engages with the transitional care team and other resources available.
• The PCP has an active role in the management of their center and covers for other providers as needed.
• The PCP takes an active role in recruiting patients for the center and additional providers for the company.
• The PCP supervises or collaborates with an Advanced Practice Practitioner (APP) and remains accountable for the APP while employed with the company.
• The PCP performs other duties as assigned and modified at the manager’s discretion.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Availability and accessibility: The PCP is available to patients by walk‑in visits and by promptly answering phone calls and messages.
• Service orientation: The PCP provides care they would want for a family member or themselves to each patient.
• Evidence‑based medicine: The PCP remains updated on evidence‑based medicine and recognizes that lifestyle and nutrition impact patient outcomes.
• Leadership: The PCP continuously develops leadership skills for the benefit of patients, teams, center, and company.
• Quality: The PCP works with care teams toward high‑quality outcomes and measures.
• Influence: The PCP competently and compassionately influences patients, teams, and themselves to achieve best outcomes.
• Self‑care: The PCP takes care of themselves physically, mentally, socially, and spiritually to provide best care.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite and other software used in the company.
• Willingness to travel locally as needed, and nationally for initial training (2 weeks) and sometimes regionally or nationally for recruiting or training.
• Fluency in English, verbal and written. Additional languages may be required depending on the center.
• Use of independent judgment and flexibility to work evenings, weekends, or holidays as needed.

Education and Experience Requirements

• MD or DO in Internal Medicine, Family Medicine, Geriatrics, or a similar specialty.
• Current State Medical License for the state(s) in which the PCP will be working.
• Board certification in the specialty preferred; board eligibility required. MOC, CME, and retaking exams as necessary.
• Current DEA number for ScheduleII–V controlled substances.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from the American Heart Association or the American Red Cross required within the first 90 days of employment.

Compensation

• Pay range: $221,141 – $315,915 per year.
• Compensation may include bonuses or commissions.

Employee Benefits

We offer competitive compensation, comprehensive benefits, career development and advancement opportunities, and a work‑life balance that supports growth.