About Phix Health
Phix Health is a provider led clinical services company using proprietary leading-edge care management technology to care for at-home or facility-based geriatric or chronically ill patients. We strive to create a care environment that is driven by our patients desires for their care.
About the Role
Phix Health is looking for a physician (MD or DO) to join us at an outpatient practice in Philadelphia, PA. This is a part time or contract opportunity for up to 20 hours /per week with an opportunity to expand to full time as our practice expands.
Responsibilities:
Provide compassionate primary care services for a geriatric and/or disabled patients including comprehensive and focused physical examinations, health assessments, diagnoses, and treatment of acute and chronic illnesses
Manage chronic conditions such as diabetes, hypertension, congestive heart failure, arthritis, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, and thyroid disorders
Assess need for appropriate lab tests, order and interpret results
Collaborate with medical specialties through appropriate referrals
Assist in coordination of community resources to meet needs of individuals and families, as well as appropriate follow-up.
Educate patients on health promotion throughout the aging process
Establishes and monitors appropriate level of care for center patients.
Completes all medical record documentation prior to end of shift.
Works with Medical Director to ensure operations are consistent with medical and professional standards of care.
Recommends potential growth opportunities for new or existing services.
Meets with Medical Director or designate to discuss quality of patient care, review policies, procedures, outcomes reports, and records.
Participates in quality management processes including encouragement of clinical support staff to assure proficiency in the delivery of clinical support activities.
Calls patients to ensure their well-being as needed following center visits.
In the absence of Medical Director, provides guidance to other medical personnel and center colleagues.
MINIMUM RECRUITMENT STANDARDS: Assures personal compliance with licensing, certification and accrediting bodies. Current, clear, and active license to practice medicine (MD or DO) in Pennsylvania Experience in Primary healthcare is preferred; geriatric certification is a plus. Good organizational skills and ability to work with other clinical team members. Familiarity with telehealth platforms, billing systems, coding standards, and care coordination programs is desired.
Benefits available.
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time