Internal Medicine Physician

Internal Medicine Physician

Lifekind Health is looking for full-time Internal Medicine Physicians to join our team. Provide comprehensive, patient-centered care in a transdisciplinary team, contributing to the health and well-being of patients by delivering innovative and personalized medical solutions.

Our mission is to bring care that's whole, human, and healing. Blending medical, behavioral, and lifestyle support into a single plan because restoring life takes more than a prescription.

At Lifekind Health we strive every day to live up to that definition by providing the best care possible for our complex patient population. Our team of medical doctors, psychologists, chiropractors, acupuncturists, and dietitians work together within a revolutionary transdisciplinary model that addresses the quadruple aim of healthcare: enhancing patient experience, improving patient health, reducing healthcare costs, and increasing employee satisfaction.

Schedule: Monday – Friday, 8:00 am – 5:00 pm with rotating weekends; on-call weekends

Location: Rancho Mirage, San Jacinto, or Victorville, CA - must be open to float to any of our 8 clinics

Medical Evaluation and Management:

• Conduct comprehensive patient evaluations including history, physical examination, and medical decision-making
• Diagnose and manage acute and chronic medical conditions
• Develop and implement individualized, evidence-based treatment plans
• Monitor patient progress and adjust care plans as clinically indicated

Chronic Disease Management, CCM, and Risk Stratification:

• Provide longitudinal management of patients with chronic conditions (e.g., hypertension, diabetes, obesity, chronic pain, behavioral health comorbidities)
• Oversee and support Chronic Care Management (CCM) services, ensuring:
• Appropriate patient identification and enrollment
• Development and maintenance of comprehensive care plans
• Ongoing clinical oversight of non-face-to-face care coordination services
• Perform risk stratification and implement mitigation strategies for high-risk patients
• Ensure appropriate monitoring, including laboratory testing, urine drug screening, and functional assessments

Value-Based Care (VBC) and Population Health:

• Participate in Value-Based Care initiatives focused on:
• Improving quality metrics and patient outcomes
• Reducing emergency department visits and hospitalizations
• Enhancing patient engagement and adherence to care plans
• Collaborate with Population Health teams (RN, LVN, Care Coordinators, CHWs) to address:
• Social determinants of health
• Care gaps and preventative services
• Support accurate attribution, documentation, and reporting of quality measures

Care Coordination and Transdisciplinary Integration:

• Collaborate with transdisciplinary team members including: Advanced Practice Providers (APPs), Behavioral Health, Physical Reconditioning, Dietitians, Population Health staff
• Participate in structured team communication processes (e.g., SCRUM, case reviews)
• Ensure coordinated, patient-centered care across all services

Interventional and Specialty Care Support:

• Evaluate and medically optimize patients for interventional procedures and advanced therapies
• Provide medical clearance and risk assessment when indicated
• Coordinate with specialty providers to ensure appropriate patient selection and continuity of care

APP Supervision and Collaboration (California Compliance):

• Provide supervision and/or collaboration with Nurse Practitioners (NPs) and Physician Assistants (PAs) in accordance with California Business and Professions Code and applicable regulations
• Maintain and adhere to written supervisory or collaborative agreements as required
• Ensure appropriate availability for consultation, including in-person, telephonic, or electronic communication
• Conduct periodic chart review, case discussion, and quality oversight consistent with organizational policy and state requirements
• Support APP clinical decision-making, particularly in:
• Complex or high-risk patients
• Controlled substance prescribing
• Interventional or advanced therapy referrals
• Delegate services to APPs consistent with their scope of practice, training, and competency
• Participate in onboarding, training, and ongoing competency validation of APPs

Documentation and Compliance:

• Complete accurate and timely documentation for all encounters and CCM services
• Ensure documentation supports:
• Medical necessity
• CPT/ICD-10 coding accuracy
• VBC quality reporting requirements
• Finalize and sign records within established organizational timelines
• Maintain compliance with CMS, payer, and regulatory requirements

Quality, Outcomes, and Performance:

• Participate in quality improvement and performance initiatives aligned with VBC models
• Utilize clinical data, PROMs, and outcome measures to guide care decisions
• Support organizational goals related to:
• Patient outcomes
• Care plan adherence
• Reduction in patient disengagement/disenrollment

Collaboration and Clinical Oversight:

• Provide clinical collaboration and support to Advanced Practice Providers
• Participate in clinical meetings, case reviews, and organizational initiatives
• Maintain professional communication and leadership within the care team

Our Ideal Candidate will have the following qualifications:

• Doctor of Medicine (MD) or Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO) required
• Completion of an accredited residency program in Internal Medicine or Family Medicine
• Active, unrestricted medical license in the state of California
• Board Certified or Board Eligible in Internal Medicine or Family Medicine
• Active DEA registration
• Knowledge of chronic disease management and population health principles
• Understanding of Chronic Care Management (CCM) and Value-Based Care (VBC) models
• Ability to manage complex and high-risk patient populations
• Strong clinical judgment and decision-making skills
• Effective communication and collaboration within team-based care models
• Proficiency in electronic health record (EHR) systems

At Lifekind, we believe our employees deserve the best. Here's what you can look forward to when you join us:

• Comprehensive Benefits: medical, dental, vision insurance options for you and your family
• Medical – Choice between three Cigna PPO plans (company pays 90% for employees and 50% for dependents!)
• Dental offered through Principal Life Insurance Company
• Vision offered through Principal and VSP Vision Care
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts (DCSA)
• Company paid life insurance, short-term and long-term disability with medical enrollment
• Employee Life, Spouse Life and Dependent Life
• 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan
• Generous PTO (6 weeks of vacation including our 2 week shutdown at end of year)

Lifekind Health and Savas Software are an Equal Opportunity Employer. We value a diverse workforce and inclusive workplace. People of color, people with disabilities, and lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender people are encouraged to apply. We consider all applicants without regard to race, color, ancestry, religion, gender, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, age, disability, socio-economic status, marital or veteran status, pregnancy status or sexual orientation.