Outpatient Primary Care Physician Opportunity – Gulfport, MS

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Position Summary:

Join our dedicated care team in providing quality-focused outpatient primary care in Gulfport, MS. Our multidisciplinary team includes Physicians, Advanced Practice Professionals, Nurses, Social Workers, Case Managers, Care Coordinators, Medical Assistants, Behavioral Health Support, quality-focused Coders, and Referral Coordinators. This integrated support structure enables our physicians to spend more time with each patient, fostering a high standard of care in a collaborative environment.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Provide patient evaluations and treatment in accordance with best-practice standards.
• Coordinate patient services, such as specialty referrals, hospital/SNF coordination, durable medical equipment, and home health care when needed.
• Participate as a key medical resource in daily care team huddles, promoting teamwork and collaboration.
• Partner with the Lead Physician and Center Administrator to foster a cooperative, professional environment.
• Complete medical documentation daily, collaborating with quality-based coders to ensure thorough and accurate patient records.
• Adhere to clinical protocols and guidelines as defined by Clinical Leadership.
• Collaborate with the Lead Physician on quality-of-care metrics, outcome reviews, and medical record standards.
• Dedicate time to direct patient care, including patient-facing interactions and related administrative tasks.

Required Qualifications:

• MD or DO degree from an accredited medical school.
• Current and unrestricted medical license in MS (or eligibility to obtain) with flexibility for licensure in additional states, if needed.
• Board Certified or Board Eligible in Family Medicine, Internal Medicine, or Geriatric Medicine (ABMS or AOA).
• Active, unrestricted DEA license.
• Medicare and Medicaid Provider Numbers.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with a commitment to patient-centered care.
• Enthusiastic engagement in team-based care.
• Willingness to adapt to a value-based care model.
• Excellent customer service skills.
• Basic computer proficiency, including EMR systems.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Knowledge of HEDIS/STARS, CAHPS, and HOS.
• Experience in underserved or culturally diverse settings.
• Familiarity with Medicare Advantage Global Risk Models.
• Experience working with electronic health records.

Additional Information:

• Competitive base salary plus bonus potential.
• Comprehensive benefits package including health, dental, and vision coverage effective the first of the month following employment.
• CME Allowance and Paid Time Off.
• Occurrence-Based Malpractice Insurance.
• 401(k) Retirement Plan.
• Life Insurance and Short/Long-term Disability Coverage.
• Paid Holidays.
• Minimal call requirements.
• Outpatient-only role.

We prioritize compliance with all federal, state, and local regulations, including vaccination and booster requirements where applicable, to ensure a safe and healthy work environment.

Apply now to join our team dedicated to making a difference in patients' lives!

We believe all seniors, regardless of means, deserve concierge primary care & wellness without the concierge fees. They have earned it.   

Sage Health builds enriching neighborhood health centers that are easy to access, provide or arrange for all our patient's healthcare needs, and partner with Medicare Advantage plans that fully cover primary care. Unlike other physician practices, a Sage Health physician has a patient panel of 400 or less, and we collaborate with the best outcomes-oriented specialists and hospitals in each market. Because we are not a fee-for-service provider and manage patients within a global capitation budget provided by Medicare Advantage plans, our only concern and motivation is to keep our seniors healthy.   

Sage Health is a destination for the best risk provider talent in the country who are building the new standard-bearing senior model for the United States.