Outpatient Primary Care Physician Opportunity in Waverly/Baltimore - Sage Health
Baltimore, MD 21218
About the Job
Position Summary:
Join a supportive, collaborative team of healthcare professionals dedicated to providing high-quality care to our community. Our care team includes Physicians, Advanced Practice Professionals, Nurses, Social Workers, Case Managers, Care Coordinators, Medical Assistants, Behavioral Health Support, Quality-Based Coders, Referral Coordinators, and more. This extensive support network allows our primary care physicians to focus more on patient care with fewer daily visits, leading to a meaningful impact on patient outcomes.
Primary Responsibilities:
- Provide patient-centered care in an outpatient setting, adhering to established standards of care.
- Coordinate patient services, including specialty referrals, hospital and SNF coordination, durable medical equipment, and home health care as needed.
- Actively participate in daily huddles with the care team, sharing medical insights and collaborating on patient management.
- Support the Lead Physician and Center Administrator by fostering a collaborative and professional team atmosphere.
- Complete daily medical documentation with support from quality-based coders to ensure thorough, accurate records.
- Adhere to policies and protocols set by Clinical Leadership.
- Regularly review care quality, outcomes, and medical records with the Lead Physician.
- Balance clinical responsibilities, including patient-facing time and administrative duties, all focused on direct patient care.
Required Qualifications:
- MD or DO degree from an accredited medical program.
- Current, unrestricted medical license or ability to obtain a license in the practicing state; willingness to gain licenses in additional states as needed.
- Board Certified or Board Eligible in Family Medicine, Internal Medicine, or Geriatric Medicine (ABMS or AOA).
- Active, unrestricted DEA license.
- Medicare Provider Number.
- Medicaid Provider Number.
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills with colleagues and patients.
- Commitment to team-based care.
- Adaptability and commitment to value-based care principles.
- Excellent patient service skills.
- Basic computer skills, including proficiency with email and EMR systems.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Familiarity with HEDIS/STARS measures.
- Understanding of CAHPS and HOS.
- Experience serving medically underserved or culturally diverse populations.
- Proficiency with electronic health records.
- Experience in Medicare Advantage Global Risk Models.
Compensation and Benefits:
- Competitive base salary with performance-based bonuses.
- Comprehensive benefits package, including health, dental, and vision insurance (effective from the first of the month after starting).
- CME allowance and paid time off for professional development.
- Occurrence-based malpractice insurance.
- 401(k) retirement plan with employer contributions.
- Life insurance and both short- and long-term disability coverage.
- Generous paid time off and holiday package.
- Minimal on-call responsibilities.
- Outpatient-only position.
This is an excellent opportunity for a physician passionate about primary care and value-based, patient-centered medicine.