Outpatient Primary Care Physician Opportunity – Gulfport, MS - Sage Health

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Position Summary:

Join our dedicated care team in providing quality-focused outpatient primary care in Gulfport, MS. Our multidisciplinary team includes Physicians, Advanced Practice Professionals, Nurses, Social Workers, Case Managers, Care Coordinators, Medical Assistants, Behavioral Health Support, quality-focused Coders, and Referral Coordinators. This integrated support structure enables our physicians to spend more time with each patient, fostering a high standard of care in a collaborative environment.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Provide patient evaluations and treatment in accordance with best-practice standards.
• Coordinate patient services, such as specialty referrals, hospital/SNF coordination, durable medical equipment, and home health care when needed.
• Participate as a key medical resource in daily care team huddles, promoting teamwork and collaboration.
• Partner with the Lead Physician and Center Administrator to foster a cooperative, professional environment.
• Complete medical documentation daily, collaborating with quality-based coders to ensure thorough and accurate patient records.
• Adhere to clinical protocols and guidelines as defined by Clinical Leadership.
• Collaborate with the Lead Physician on quality-of-care metrics, outcome reviews, and medical record standards.
• Dedicate time to direct patient care, including patient-facing interactions and related administrative tasks.

Required Qualifications:

• MD or DO degree from an accredited medical school.
• Current and unrestricted medical license in MS (or eligibility to obtain) with flexibility for licensure in additional states, if needed.
• Board Certified or Board Eligible in Family Medicine, Internal Medicine, or Geriatric Medicine (ABMS or AOA).
• Active, unrestricted DEA license.
• Medicare and Medicaid Provider Numbers.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with a commitment to patient-centered care.
• Enthusiastic engagement in team-based care.
• Willingness to adapt to a value-based care model.
• Excellent customer service skills.
• Basic computer proficiency, including EMR systems.

Preferred Qualifications:

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

Additional Information:

• Competitive base salary plus bonus potential.
• Comprehensive benefits package including health, dental, and vision coverage effective the first of the month following employment.
• CME Allowance and Paid Time Off.
• Occurrence-Based Malpractice Insurance.
• 401(k) Retirement Plan.
• Life Insurance and Short/Long-term Disability Coverage.
• Paid Holidays.
• Minimal call requirements.
• Outpatient-only role.

We prioritize compliance with all federal, state, and local regulations, including vaccination and booster requirements where applicable, to ensure a safe and healthy work environment.

Apply now to join our team dedicated to making a difference in patients' lives!