Physician, Value Based Primary Care Philadelphia - Over 300k Potential Comp

Physician, Outpatient Value Based Primary Care Philadelphia Over $300k Potential Compensation

Job Responsibilities

AbsoluteCare is seeking a dynamic, mission driven Value Based Primary Care Physician in Philadelphia to put the principles of team-based collaborative care and population health into action for our medically complex & socially vulnerable members

AbsoluteCare cares for some of the most medically complex and socially vulnerable individuals. Our model moves care out of the ER and into a comprehensive, person-centered environment that delivers dignity, access, and whole person support.

You will work in a model built around:
• Smaller patient panels – 10-12 patients per day, total panel 300-350
• Longer visits & deeper relationships (1 hour new visits, 30-45 min follow ups)
• Interdisciplinary, team based care (Psychiatry, Behavioral Health, Social Workers for SDOH, Community Providers etc.)
• A focus on prevention, reduced utilization, and better outcomes (No RVU or FFS pressure)

Duties and Responsibilities

• Focus on the management and improvement of health for patients with multiple chronic medical conditions.
• Work in a team environment (with social work, care management, behavioral health, nursing, pharmacy, nutrition, etc.), process feedback, and facilitate discussion and implementing plans of care from other members of the team.
• Treatment of some acute exacerbations of chronic conditions onsite.
• Possess a comfort level and the knowledge to differentiate when exacerbation can be treated within AbsoluteCARE and when a higher level of care is needed.
• Accept same day/next day or urgent appointments for patients from home or discharged from the hospital/ER/skilled nursing facility in need of intensified physician or case management/social work services to ensure acute episode has resolved and the patient is not admitted/readmitted.
• Vigilant in keeping track of patients and their disease processes to prevent ER visits, admissions to the hospital, and readmissions.
• Assist with educating patients regarding their chronic diseases and healthy choices.
• Practice evidenced based medicine and in accordance with the PCMH model of care..
• Perform other duties as required consistent with chronic care and disease management services provided to patients.
• Implement plans of care in collaboration with the patient, their family and other team members.
• Develop strong transitional care plans and able to keep track of paneled patients along the whole continuum of care including hospital discharges, ER, skilled nursing facilities and home care.
• Track and successfully obtain specified quality metric goals.
• Use technology and the electronic health record to the highest capability to increase quality initiatives and efficiency within the practice.
• Participate in multi-disciplinary meetings and recommends treatment initiatives designed to keep patients healthy or resolve ongoing clinical issues.
• Provide on-call coverage for the office and hospital in rotation with other providers.

Working Hours

Monday-Friday 8-5

Medical, Dental, Vision, 401 + matching, CME days/allowance, 22 PTO days and 9 Holidays. No Nights or Weekends.

Qualifications

• Licensed physician in the state of practice.
• Board certified Internal Medicine or Family Practice.
• BLS certification required.
• Experience in population health management is preferred.
• Experience in working with psychosocially and medically complex patients is strongly preferred.
• Knowledge or experience with NCQA PCMH model is preferred.
• Experience and comfort around maximizing EMR systems.

Located along the Delaware River waterfront at 1080 N. Delaware Avenue, AbsoluteCare's Philadelphia center is conveniently situated near the vibrant neighborhoods of Fishtown, Northern Liberties, and Olde Kensington. Philadelphia offers a diverse community, rich history, and a mix of established residential neighborhoods, restaurants, arts, and cultural attractions. With an extensive public transportation system, walkable neighborhoods, and easy access to Center City, the area offers a variety of living and commuting options. Philadelphia is an exciting place to live and practice, with opportunities to make a meaningful impact in a diverse urban community.