Primary Care Physician (MD/DO)
Location: New Orleans, LA
Company: Optigy
Category: Internal Medicine
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Primary Care Physician (MD/DO) Job OverviewWe are seeking a dedicated and compassionate Primary Care Physician (MD/DO) to join our mission-driven organization focused on providing high-quality, value-based care to the senior population. This full-time opportunity offers an inclusive, physician-led environment dedicated to transforming healthcare for those with the greatest needs. As a Primary Care Physician, you will play a vital role in delivering comprehensive outpatient care and supporting our commitment to improving health outcomes for seniors, primarily in the Kenner, LA area. Working in Kenner, LA provides the opportunity to serve a diverse community with access to a range of supportive health resources.
Key Responsibilities- Provide comprehensive primary care services to an assigned panel of patients, focusing primarily on seniors with multiple chronic conditions.
- Deliver patient-centered, value-based care in a 100% outpatient clinic setting, ensuring continuity and quality of care.
- Manage a small patient panel with a maximum of 450 patients, allowing for individualized attention and relationship-building.
- Conduct patient visits, averaging approximately 18 patients per day, with a strong emphasis on preventive medicine and chronic disease management.
- Collaborate with a dedicated care team, including a medical assistant, scheduler, and referral specialist, to optimize patient outcomes and streamline care coordination.
- Utilize administrative time included in your schedule to complete documentation and coordinate care.
- Participate in a Monday through Friday work schedule, with clinic hours from 7:30 AM to 5:00 PM, ensuring a healthy work/life balance with no required nights or weekends.
- Engage in value-based care initiatives, supporting organizational goals to improve quality metrics and patient satisfaction.
- Access in-house consulting specialists, such as cardiology and podiatry, to provide comprehensive and collaborative care for complex cases.
- Offer holistic health services, including acupuncture, tai chi, yoga, and nutrition, to support patients’ overall well-being.
- Ensure accessibility for all patients, with door-to-door transportation services available for those in need.
- Medical Doctor (MD) or Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO) degree from an accredited institution.
- Board Certified or Board Eligible in Family Medicine (FM), Internal Medicine (IM), or Geriatric Medicine.
- Commitment to providing high-quality, patient-centered care to seniors with complex chronic conditions.
- Strong communication, collaboration, and organizational skills.
- Ability to work effectively in a multidisciplinary team environment.
- Open to candidates requiring visa sponsorship.
- Full-time employment with comprehensive benefits, including paid time off, health, dental, vision, and supplemental benefits for you and your family.
- 401K plan with employer match to support your long-term financial goals.
- Opportunities for professional development and career advancement within a supportive, physician-led organization.
- Participation in a transparent partnership track, with many physicians advancing to partner status within 12-18 months.
Join our team as a Primary Care Physician (MD/DO) in Kenner, LA and make a meaningful impact on the lives of seniors in your community. We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace and welcome applications from all qualified candidates.
Equal Opportunity Employer: We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.