Primary Care Physician Needed In Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

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.