Work Where you Vacation, Near the Beach | 30 Day Start | Smaller Panel, Less Patients per Day | Minimal After Hours Call

Position Objective:

The Physician is an administrative and operational role that will provide exceptional medical care to patients by conducting physical exams, ordering and interpreting diagnostic tests, and developing patient treatment plans. This role is a safety-sensitive position as it involves direct patient care and administering medication. The incumbent will report to a Regional Manager (or similar role) and will work closely with other healthcare professionals to provide quality care to patients collaborating with other clinical teams to support team function.

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Responsibilities:

• Practice medicine using sound medical judgment and adhere to all ethical considerations of the practice of medicine; know limitations and seek consultation when advisable; keep abreast of current technologies and industry standards
• Meet all clinical obligations of the medical practice: Accrediting Agency compliance, CLIA compliance, drug prescription compliance, HIPAA, State and Federal regulations, Safety Regulations, etc.
• Independently provide care for patients with acute and chronic illness encountered in the older adult patient
• Accountable for patient care and outcomes and will appropriately seek consultation from specialists when needed, though will stay involved in, and be responsible for, the detailed care of the patient
• Engage with hospitalists whenever a patient is in the hospital
• Assess, diagnose, treat, manage, educate, promote health, and provide care coordination and documentation for patients with acute and complex chronic health needs using evidence-based medicine and practice guidelines
• Maintain complete and detailed records, electronically in the EMR, of patients’ health care plans and prognosis, completed within 48 hours of each patient’s visit
• Provide quality evidence-based medical care in a managed care environment, focused on prevention, and outcomes
• Exhibit behavior that emphasizes compassion, quality, loyalty, and conscientiousness
• Interpret data and diagnostic results for an appropriate course of action including but not limited to blood gasses, radiology, EKG, etc. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with patients, their families, and team members
• Oversee and supervise Nurse Practitioners and/or Physician Assistants when requested
• Responsible for ensuring that patients are seen at least every other visit by a Physician
• Provide 5-Star service in accordance with Better Health Group's mission
• Additional duties as assigned

About Better Health Group / VIPcare

At VIPcare, we’ve curated a unique environment where our doctors get to doctor. Where they have the ability to truly practice autonomy and care for patients the way they want to. With VIPcare, there’s no more burnout. Now’s the time to start practicing the way you always envisioned it to be and leave the “business” part of medicine to us.

With a team of like-minded professionals, you’ll lead the way to Better Health for your patients and focus on quality not quantity. Our physicians typically see 12-15 patients a day, with a capped panel around 600 patients. Having a smaller panel size doesn’t mean less; it means MORE. More time with your patients. More thorough diagnosis. More focus on prevention.

We take great care of our team so they can take great care of our patients and achieve: Better Care. Better Outcomes. Better Health.

Find out what makes VIPcare different! Learn more by contacting our Provider Recruiter at talentacquisition@betterhealthgroup.com