Job Summary
Job Description
Healthcare United is actively seeking a Board-Certified Primary Care Physician (Internal Medicine or Family Medicine) to join our dynamic outpatient team in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. This role offers the opportunity to provide whole-person, team-based care in a collaborative and patient-centered environment.
Position Highlights
As a Primary Care Physician, you will:
- Deliver comprehensive primary care services, with a focus on managing chronic conditions and preventing complications.
- Work as part of an interdisciplinary care team including social workers, care managers, behavioral health specialists, nurses, pharmacists, and nutritionists.
- Treat acute exacerbations of chronic conditions onsite when appropriate, ensuring continuity of care.
- Offer same-day/next-day urgent appointments for patients recently discharged from hospitals, ERs, or skilled nursing facilities to prevent readmissions.
- Develop strong transitional care plans to track patients throughout their healthcare journey, including hospital discharges and post-acute care settings.
- Utilize evidence-based medicine and adhere to the Patient-Centered Medical Home (PCMH) model of care.
- Optimize technology and Electronic Medical Records (EMR) to improve efficiency and quality initiatives.
Key Responsibilities
- Diagnose, treat, and manage patients with multiple chronic conditions.
- Educate patients on chronic disease management and healthy lifestyle choices.
- Monitor and achieve quality metric goals to improve patient outcomes.
- Attend multi-disciplinary team meetings to develop care plans and recommend treatment initiatives.
- Provide on-call coverage for the office and hospital in rotation with other providers.
Requirements
- Licensed Physician in the state of Pennsylvania.
- Board Certification in Internal Medicine or Family Medicine.
- BLS Certification required.
- Experience in population health management is preferred.
- Strong background in managing psychosocially and medically complex patients is highly desirable.
- Familiarity with NCQA PCMH models preferred.
- Proficiency in Electronic Medical Records (EMR) and Microsoft Office Suite.
- Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills with a team-oriented approach.
- Ability to adapt in a fast-paced, results-driven environment.
Benefits
Working Conditions
- Professional office setting with exposure to general office equipment and patient care environments.
- Use of protective attire (lab coats, gloves, masks) when necessary due to patient interactions.
- Shared workspaces with other healthcare professionals and technicians.
Physical Requirements
- Ability to remain stationary for extended periods while reviewing patient records and performing consultations.
- Frequent use of computers, keyboards, fax machines, and telephones.
- Ability to occasionally move objects up to 20 lbs.
Why Join Healthcare United?
- Collaborative, team-based care environment with interdisciplinary support.
- Comprehensive patient engagement model focused on preventive care and chronic disease management.
- Work-life balance with a structured schedule and no inpatient responsibilities.
- Opportunity to leverage technology and innovation to improve care delivery.