Lead Physician Opportunity | Johnson City, TN

SOFHA is a physician-led and team member-owned multi-specialty care group of more than 250 providers and 900 team members headquartered in Johnson City, TN with 35 locations in the upper East Tennessee & Southwest Virginia region.  Our mission is to improve the health and well-being of our patients and our team members.

Position Highlights

• Lead Physician will focus on the day-to-day clinical operations (oversight of APPs, onboarding/training of new providers)
• Assist in the implementation of clinical efficiency processes and procedures, waste reduction, etc.
• Ensure there is consistent care provided at each of our Express Care locations, limited travel between clinics will be expected. 

Primary Responsibilities:

• Obtain health history and performs physical examinations
• Request/Evaluate lab tests
• Diagnosis, direct treatment, and instruct staff in implementing care
• Prescribe medication in accordance with state statutes and professional practice guidelines
• Arrange referrals for services not offered within the practice
• Educate patients and families on medication and treatment instructions
• Document all activities/interventions, patient/family responses, medication dispensed/prescribed
• Supervise mid-level practitioners (PA and NP)
• Patient procedures relevant to protocols and procedures
• Maintain Continuing Medical Education (CME) hours

Requirements:

The Physician must hold a Doctor of Medicine Degree (M.D) or a Doctorate of Osteopathic Medicine (D.O), have completed residency and be Board Eligible or Board Certified with a current State of TN Medical License, DEA certificate, malpractice insurability and authority to provide medical services on behalf of all governmental and private insurers, health maintenance organizations, preferred provider organizations, self-insured employers, hospitals and any other organizations with which the group contracts to provide health care services.

Benefits:

State of Franklin Healthcare provides a comprehensive and competitive total compensation package designed to meet the needs of our full-time physicians to include:

• Company Provided Life and Accidental Death and Dismemberment Insurance
• Employee Stock Ownership Plan
• 401(k) Company Contributions
• Voluntary options for Medical, Dental, Vision, and additional Life Insurance.
• An array of team member perks and discounts
• And more!

Certificates, Licenses, and Registrations:

• Licensed Physician (M.D or D.O) in the State of Tennessee

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SOFHA is an employee-owned, physician-led group located in Johnson City, Tennessee. Since its founding in 1998, SOFHA has provided state-of-the-art primary healthcare services to patients of all ages within the region. Our board-certified physicians, physician extenders, and medical staff strive to enhance the quality of life by providing excellent, patient-centered care.

SOFHA’s integrated healthcare delivery includes primary and specialty care physician practices. In addition, we have outpatient care sites and homecare services including an acute care clinic, diabetes clinic,  echo-cardiograms, clinical laboratory services, physical therapy, women’s physical therapy, a sleep center, and ultrasound. We support our patients by providing blood pressure monitoring programs, case management and care coordination, chronic care management, diabetic programs, home visits, pharmacists on-site, social workers, and behavioral therapists. State of Franklin Healthcare Associates aims to provide outstanding levels of access and convenience for patients and their families.

SOFHA practices are recognized as Patient-Centered Medical Home (PCMH) practices by National Committee for Quality Assurance (NCQA).

The Patient-Centered Medical Home is a model of care that puts patients at the forefront of care. PCMHs build better relationships between people and their clinical care teams. Research shows that they improve quality, the patient experience and staff satisfaction, while reducing health care costs.

This recognition reflects our commitment to providing quality improvements within our practice and a patient-centered approach to care, resulting in happier and healthier patients.

SOFHA is affiliated with the East Tennessee State University College of Pharmacy, which operates a clinical practice site for diabetes. Our joint ventures include:

• Accountable Care Coalition of TN (SMG/SOFHA)
• Medical Specialists of Johnson City (Ballad Health/SOFHA)
• Qualuable Medical Professionals (MCLLC, MRFM, MEAC, SOFHA)
• Primary Care Partners (MRFM/SOFHA)