Primary Care Physician -Mississippi City, MS -$250k-330k
Dallas, Texas, United States

Job Summary

Occupation Physician
Specialty Internal Medicine-Geriatrics
Salary $250,000 – $330,000 yearly
Degree Required MD/DO
Position Type Full-Time
Work Environment Ambulatory Surgery Center (ASC)
Location Gulfport, Mississippi, United States
Visa Sponsorship No

Job Description

Last Update: 10/29/24

Job Title: Primary Care Physician (PCP)

Location: Mississippi City, MS

Salary: $250k-330k

Key Responsibilities:

  • Provide high-quality care to patients in accordance with established standards.
  • Coordinate patient services, including referrals to specialists, hospital and SNF coordination, durable medical equipment, and home health care.
  • Actively participate in daily care team huddles, contributing medical expertise.
  • Foster a cooperative and professional practice environment alongside the Lead Physician and Center Administrator.
  • Complete medical record documentation daily, collaborating with quality-based coders to ensure comprehensive documentation.
  • Adhere to clinical leadership policies and protocols.
  • Regularly meet with the Lead Physician to review quality of care, outcome data, and medical records.
  • Focus on direct patient care, including patient interactions and related administrative duties (charting, meetings, etc.).

Qualifications:

Required:

  • Graduate of an accredited MD or DO program.
  • Current and unrestricted medical license or willingness to obtain a license in the state of practice; eligibility and willingness to obtain licenses in other regional states as needed.
  • Board Certification or eligibility (ABMS or AOA) in Family Medicine, Internal Medicine, or Geriatric Medicine preferred.
  • Active and unrestricted DEA license.
  • Medicare and Medicaid provider numbers.
  • Strong interpersonal and communication skills with colleagues and patients.
  • Commitment to the team-based care model.
  • Willingness to learn and adapt to a value-based care practice.
  • Excellent patient/customer service skills.
  • Basic computer skills, including email and EMR.
  • This role involves direct patient interaction; TB screening is required if selected.

Preferred:

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

Additional Information:

  • Guaranteed base salary plus bonus opportunities.
  • Comprehensive benefits package, with health insurance effective the first of the month following your start date.
  • CME allowance and time off.
  • Occurrence-based malpractice insurance.
  • 401(k) retirement plan.
  • Life insurance and short- and long-term disability coverage.
  • Paid time off and holidays.
  • Minimal call requirements.