Primary Care Physician (MD/DO)
Location: Gary, IN
Job Type: Direct
Company: Optigy
Category: Family Practice
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Primary Care Physician (MD/DO) – Gary, IN – Full-timeWe are seeking a dedicated and compassionate Primary Care Physician (MD/DO) to join our innovative network of neighborhood primary care centers in Gary, IN. This is a full-time opportunity designed for a board-certified or board-eligible Internal Medicine or Family Medicine physician who is passionate about delivering equitable, value-based healthcare to local Medicare patient populations. Our patient-centered approach and robust care teams enable providers to focus on delivering high-quality care, promoting preventive medicine, and elevating the overall patient experience.
Responsibilities- Deliver comprehensive primary care to a diverse Medicare population in Gary, IN, emphasizing preventive and value-based care in a full-time capacity.
- Work collaboratively with a multidisciplinary care team, including a scribe, medical assistant, and social worker, to ensure patients receive holistic and coordinated services.
- Manage a daily patient volume averaging 13-16 individuals, allowing ample time for both regular (20 minutes) and full diagnostic or new patient visits (40 minutes).
- Utilize on-site resources such as laboratory services with phlebotomy, and access to RubiconMD for specialist consultation, to enhance patient care and streamline the diagnostic process.
- Engage patients in health-promoting activities through the community room, which hosts exercise classes, events, and wellness initiatives, fostering a supportive healthcare environment.
- Document patient encounters efficiently using Canopy and Greenway electronic medical record (EMR) systems.
- Contribute to a value-based healthcare model designed to improve outcomes, reduce hospital admissions, and maximize patient satisfaction.
- Participate in and support initiatives that improve quality metrics and patient outcomes, which are tied to incentive bonus opportunities.
- Doctor of Medicine (MD) or Doctor of Osteopathy (DO) graduate from an accredited institution.
- Board certification or eligibility in Internal Medicine or Family Medicine.
- Active, unrestricted, and non-probationary medical license in the state of Indiana.
- Fellowship training in Geriatrics is preferred but not required.
- Current residents are not eligible for this opportunity.
- Join a collaborative team of three to five providers per clinic, including Nurse Practitioners (NPs) and fellow Primary Care Physicians (MD/DO), in a supportive and modern clinical setting.
- Benefit from a patient-focused practice model, with transportation provided for patients within a 5-mile radius, ensuring accessibility and continuity of care.
- Access comprehensive on-site resources, including laboratories and wellness facilities, to support both patient care and provider workflow.
Working as a Primary Care Physician in Gary, IN, offers the opportunity to make a meaningful impact in a diverse and dynamic Midwestern community, supported by an experienced healthcare team and a patient-first philosophy.
Equal Opportunity EmployerWe are an Equal Opportunity Employer and make employment decisions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, disability status, or any other protected status.