Summary of the Primary Care Physician role:
The older adults we serve experience challenges with social determinants of health and living, which impact their health. The Primary Care Physician will guide our patients to build their best lives according to their goals. They do this by providing a full spectrum of care while utilizing state-of-the-art technology and establishing trusted longitudinal care in our clinics and via telehealth. Working with other members of the care team, our "person-first" approach strives to create both individual and community wellness.
Day-to-day duties:
- Participate in our daily team huddles in the morning and at the end of the day to discuss patient concerns and next steps
- Greet newly enrolled patients and establishing a solid relationship based on compassion and trust
- Perform in-person exams as well as telehealth visits that are supported by our Medical Technician Partners who are in our patients’ homes
- Collaborating closely with our “Gather Guide Partners” who are addressing the patients’ social needs as a care-team
- Communicating and following up with emergency room providers regarding our patients’ history, needs, and care
- Making or receiving follow-up phone calls with patients to remain close to their health journey and provide support
- Documenting visits and clinical notes in our EHR (Athena)
- Providing on-call support for some escalated cases
Minimum Requirements:
- BC/BE in Internal Medicine or Family Medicine (must obtain board certification within one-year from start date)
- An active medical license in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, or the ability to obtain one prior to start date
- Clinical proficiency in evidence-based primary care
- Ability to communicate and connect with patients from a diverse set of backgrounds and language barriers
- Proven history of working successfully with EHR and other relevant technologies/tools
- Strong ethics with ability to navigate through complex and highly sensitive situations with confidentiality
- Desire to be a part of a mission-driven organization with a focus on improving lives and communities
- Ability to work well with others in a non-hierarchical environment where opinions are welcomed regardless of titles
- Ability to remain calm when balancing conflicting priorities
- Ability to work for any employer in the United States
Preferred Experience:
- Experience treating older adults in underserved communities with complex social challenges
- Bilingual (Spanish/English)
Why you should join Gather Health:
- We are a mission-based organization that is passionate about changing the way seniors experience primary care
- Our business model is unique and on the cutting-edge of the primary care industry
- We are intentionally building a strong company culture and providing a compassionate and joyful work environment
We offer competitive pay and benefits for our Full-Time colleagues, including:
- Market-based base salaries + performance incentives
- Generous Paid Time Off
- 11 Paid Holidays
- CME Stipend
- Medical Malpractice Insurance
- Medical insurance coverage (health, dental, vision) with no waiting period for enrollment
- Income protections such as short & long-term disability and life insurance at no cost to you
- 100% company match on your 401K contribution up to 4% of annual income
- Employee Assistance Program
- Other supplemental benefits available
Gather Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All employment decisions are made without regard to age, race, creed, color, religion, sex, national origin, ancestry, disability status, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, citizenship status, or any other basis as protected by federal, state, or local law.