Our client in Florida is seeking a dedicated Family Medicine Physician for a 120-day assignment focused on preventative geriatric primary care. This role involves managing a patient panel to minimize hospital admissions. The schedule is Monday through Friday, 8 AM to 5 PM. The Physician will deliver comprehensive patient care, ensuring accurate coding and charting while leveraging technology for efficient practice management.
Responsibilities and Duties
- Provide comprehensive patient care with a focus on preventative geriatric primary care.
- Manage patient panels to keep elderly patients out of the hospital and avoid unnecessary referrals.
- Ensure accurate coding and charting for all patient interactions.
- Utilize technology effectively and maintain organizational standards.
- Address high-risk (15-20%), emerging risk (10-20%), and low-risk (70-80%) cases.
- Treat common geriatric conditions including hypertension, diabetes, hyperlipidemia, CHF, CAD, COPD/asthma, CKD, thyroid disorders, osteoarthritis, chronic pain, dementia/cognitive decline, falls, mobility, and osteoporosis.
- Manage acute illnesses and infections.
- Conduct preventive care and annual wellness visits.
- Perform medication management and comprehensive geriatric care.
Additional Information
- Board Certifications: Family Medicine, Geriatric Medicine, or Internal Medicine
- Required Certifications: Basic Life Support (BLS)
- EMR: eClinicalWorks
- Setting: Outpatient (Clinic Only)
- Call Schedule: No call
- Patients Per Day: 10-12
- LOA: 120 days
- Staffing Mix: 1:1 Medical Assistant ratio, Nurse Practitioner, and front office staff
Benefits
- Strong compensation
- Travel-related expenses covered
- A-rated medical malpractice insurance provided
- Dedicated recruiter for future travel opportunities
