Lead Physician (MD/DO)

Overview

Required skills & experience (the 10 “must haves” to be considered): 1. Board certification as an MD or DO with a current unrestricted MI license to practice medicine is required 2. Active DEA 3. Physicians with a background in Geriatrics, Hospice and Palliative Medicine, or Behavioral Health are preferred 4. Board Certified in Family practice, primary care, specific training in gerontology or internal medicine 5. 5+ years of experience in a medical group or hospital-based practice plus experience in management/leadership 6. 1 year experience home-based care minimum 7. Cultural fit - charismatic, compassionate, adaptable, patient-centered 8. Significant geriatric/palliative experience 9. Significant leadership experience managing an interdisciplinary team 10. Must have reliable transportation with the ability to travel locally up to 30 miles/day What you need to know: • Value-based model – no fee-for-service visits; this program is free for the patients • The team will provide direct primary and urgent care services in the patients’ homes to include: Acute care, chronic disease management, trouble-shooting and maintenance of ventilator, trach, pic line, peg tube, etc, procedures such as wound care, laceration repair, simple suturing, mobile EKG, mobile imaging, medication management, etc, referrals and other duties as needed. • Patient demographic: Medicare Advantage patients within the top 30 percentile for risk of readmission to hospital • Hub located in Detroit metro area - house calls up to 30 min drive radius • 25%-up to 50% admin as needed; 50-75% direct patient care • Training provided - Details TBD • Looking for someone to start mid-late march to begin training/onboarding needs. • Lead the overall function of a multi-disciplinary care team by shaping team priorities to achieve clinical and operational goals, including efforts to improve the quality and standard of care provided by the home-based medical team.

Benefits

Company

Since 2012, this client has been a trusted partner for the nation’s top health plans, health systems, post-acute care providers, and at-risk physician groups navigating the shift from volume to value. Their high-touch, proven care model fully supports patients from pre-acute through to the home. This client's patients can enjoy more days at home, and healthcare providers and health plans can significantly reduce costs specific to unnecessary care and readmissions.