Outpatient Geriatric Medicine Opportunity in Little Rock, AR

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Position Summary:

Join our dynamic care team, which includes Physicians, Advanced Practice Professionals, Nurses, Social Workers, Case Managers, Care Coordinators, Medical Assistants, Behavioral Health Support, quality-focused Coders, and Referral Coordinators. This collaborative environment empowers our primary care physicians to manage a smaller patient load, allowing them to dedicate more time to delivering exceptional care.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Evaluate and treat patients in accordance with established standards of care.
• Coordinate patient services, including specialty referrals, hospital and skilled nursing facility (SNF) collaboration, durable medical equipment, and home health care.
• Actively participate in daily huddles as a key source of medical expertise within the care team.
• Collaborate with the Lead Physician and Center Administrator to foster a cooperative practice environment through a professional and approachable demeanor.
• Ensure timely and comprehensive medical record documentation, working alongside a quality-based coder for optimization.
• Adhere to policies and protocols established by Clinical Leadership.
• Regularly meet with the Lead Physician to discuss quality of care, review outcome data, and address medical records concerns.
• Focus on direct patient care, balancing patient-facing time with essential administrative duties related to patient care.

Required Qualifications:

• Graduate from an accredited MD or DO program.
• Current, unrestricted medical license or willingness to obtain one in Arkansas, with eligibility to secure licenses in other states as needed.
• Board Certified or eligible for certification (ABMS or AOA) in Family Medicine, Internal Medicine, or Geriatric Medicine is preferred.
• Active and unrestricted DEA license.
• Medicare and Medicaid Provider Numbers.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills for effective collaboration with colleagues and patients.
• Commitment to a team-based care model.
• Adaptability to practice within a value-based care setting.
• Exceptional patient and customer service skills.
• Proficient in basic computer skills, including email and electronic medical records (EMR).

Preferred Qualifications:

• Familiarity with HEDIS/STARS metrics.
• Knowledge of CAHPS and HOS surveys.
• Experience in medically underserved or culturally diverse communities.
• Proficient in using electronic health records.
• Background in Medicare Advantage Global Risk Models.

Additional Information:

• Competitive base salary with performance-based bonuses.
• Comprehensive benefits package, with health insurance coverage effective from the first day of the first month following employment.
• CME allowance and dedicated time for professional development.
• Occurrence-based malpractice insurance coverage.
• 401(k) plan with employer match.
• Life and disability insurance.
• Generous paid time off and holidays.
• Minimal call requirements.