Primary Care Physician

Primary Care Physician (PCP) – Overview

We’re unique. You should be, too. We’re changing lives every day—both patients and our team members. Are you innovative and entrepreneurial‑minded? Is your work ethic and ambition off the charts? Do you inspire others with your kindness and joy? We’re different than most primary care providers. We’re rapidly expanding and need great people to join our team.

Responsibilities

• Perform geriatric assessment, medical history, physical exam, diagnosis and treatment, develop plan of care, provide health education, arrange specialty and case‑management referrals, maintain follow‑up, and complete clear documentation according to ChenMed standards.
• Participate in clinical rounds and conferences; produce detailed progress notes and summaries.
• Function independently and collaboratively with other health care professionals; consult with managers and medical directors to ensure compliance with guidelines.
• Participate in risk and quality‑management programs, clinical meetings and related activities as required.
• Adhere to departmental goals, performance standards, regulatory compliance, and policies & procedures.
• Write admission, transfer and discharge orders.
• Order and interpret laboratory and diagnostic studies.
• Prescribe appropriate medications and treatments.
• Refer patients for consultation when indicated (dermatology, neurology, ophthalmology, endocrine, surgery, intensive care, infectious disease, hematology, psychiatry, social service, dietary, etc.).
• Execute discharge arrangements and complete necessary paperwork.
• Collaborate with physicians, nurses, PT, social workers and caregivers to transition patient to a lower level of care when medically appropriate.
• Advocate and educate patients and families; facilitate patient/family conferences and optimize resource utilization.
• Manage utilization and financial aspects, guiding appropriate reimbursement and preferred providers.

Competencies & Skills

Scientific Foundation

• Critically analyze data and evidence to improve clinical practice.
• Integrate knowledge from humanities and sciences; translate research to improve practice outcomes.
• Develop new practice approaches based on research, theory, and knowledge.

Leadership

• Assume complex and advanced leadership roles to initiate and guide change.
• Provide leadership to foster collaboration with patients, community, integrated health care teams, and policy makers.
• Demonstrate critical and reflective thinking to advocate for improved access, quality, and cost‑effective care.
• Advance practice through innovative implementations incorporating change principles.
• Communicate practice knowledge effectively orally and in writing.
• Participate in professional organizations influencing health outcomes.

Quality

• Use best available evidence to continuously improve quality of practice.
• Evaluate relationships among quality, safety, access, cost and influence on care.
• Apply peer‑review skills to promote a culture of excellence.
• Proactively implement interventions ensuring quality.

Practice Inquiry

• Provide leadership in translating new knowledge into practice.
• Generate knowledge from clinical practice to improve outcomes.
• Apply clinical investigative skills to enhance health outcomes.
• Lead practice inquiry individually or with partners.
• Disseminate evidence to diverse audiences using multiple modalities.
• Analyze clinical guidelines for individualized application.

Technology and Information Literacy

• Integrate appropriate technologies for knowledge management to improve care.
• Translate technical and scientific health information for various users.
• Assess patient and caregiver educational needs for personalized care.
• Coach patients and caregivers for positive behavioral change.
• Demonstrate information literacy skills in complex decision‑making.
• Contribute to design of clinical information systems promoting safe, quality and cost‑effective care.
• Use technology systems to capture and evaluate primary care data.

Policy

• Understand interdependence of policy and practice; advocate for ethical policies promoting access, equity, quality, and cost.
• Analyze ethical, legal, and social factors influencing policy development.
• Contribute to development and implementation of health policy.
• Analyze implications of health policy across disciplines and evaluate impact of globalization on health care policy.

Education and Experience

• MD or DO in Internal Medicine, Family Medicine, Geriatrics or similar specialty required.
• Ability to obtain or hold a state medical license for the state(s) of employment.
• Board certification or eligibility in Internal or Family Medicine (preferred); board eligibility required.
• Maintain board certification through MOC, CME or retaking exams as required.
• Current DEA number for schedule II–V controlled substances.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from the American Heart Association or American Red Cross required within first 90 days.

Remuneration

• Pay Range: $221,141 – $315,915 annually.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation.
• Comprehensive benefits package.
• Career development and advancement opportunities.
• Work–life balance and professional growth support.

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