Premise Health is currently seeking a Primary Care Physician to work remotely full time for our Virtual Assisted Primary Care Team. 

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES 

Utilizes advanced telehealth technology to provide primary care and oversight for the employer-based population by reviewing all health risk factors gained through a health risk assessment, physical and evaluation.Works in close partnership and supervises nurses who act as the onsite facilitators for acute and primary care visits.Conducts annual health risk assessments on members and adult dependents as needed and develops tailored action plans with patients.Serves as a resource for all ancillary professionals and eHealth nurses who provide support to patients using the virtual health center.Provides quality, evidence-based medical care that is routinely provided in a primary care setting for multiple clients and through multiple nurses utilizing technology to bridge geographic distance.Understands and implements medical protocols and clinical standards.Develops relationships with the community of providers in order to oversee all the clinical health of the members in a cohesive manner.Diagnoses and treats acute injuries and illnesses using technology-enabled equipment while engaging patients via telephonic and video modalities.Diagnoses and manages chronic diseases such as diabetes, hypertension, hyperlipidemia, and obesity.Serves as a consultant for difficult patient cases, adverse health trends, and safety concerns.Provides education regarding current occupational medical practices and regulations to nurses.Reviews and provides information regarding clinical questions raised by clients and patients.Recommends changes in all clinical areas and general areas of the business to improve patient health and wellness.Establishes goals for each patient to be monitored and tracked by support staff.Supports patients in changing health related behaviors.Participates in patient education sessions among targeted populations with prevalent health risk factors (e.g. high body mass index, smoking, diabetes).Provides telephonic care as needed to support telehealth services.

General

Reinforces organizational core values and behavioral expectations through modeling, communication, and coaching.Maintains a clean, neat work environment and presents a professional image at all times.Treats all  employees, customers, clients, vendors, and patients with courtesy, respect and dignity.Maintains strict confidentiality related to company, client, patient, and employee information.Understands and follows safety and security procedures and practices preventative safety procedures Immediately reports all accidents and incidents to the immediate supervisor or human resources.Uses only equipment trained to use and operates all equipment in a safe manner.Travels by car, air or other means as necessary to conduct company business.Fully understands and adheres to the systems provided to control assets and expenditures.Adheres to all company policies, procedures and business ethics codes.

QUALIFICATIONS

Board certified without restriction Internal Medicine or Family Practice Valid, current, and unrestricted state license and DEA licenseFamiliarity and experience working with technology-enabled equipment in a virtual environmentAbility to engage patients through telephonic and video interactions in order to deliver acute, primary, and chronic careAbility to work as a member of a remote team of physicians delivering care to distant patients while demonstrating mutual respect for colleagues, clients, and all partnersA commitment to working collaboratively with the member/patient, the eHealth nurses, and the wellness team to improve patient health through behavior change methods, including but not limited to, motivational interviewingComputer literacy, including knowledge of software applications and familiarity with electronic medical records, MS Office, internet, and mobile applicationsKeyboard and internet navigation skills, including the ability to use online applications to document accurately and conciselyGood leadership skills and communication skillsA commitment to continuously improve the health and wellness of each memberA sense of collaboration and cooperation with a willingness to continually learn