Description

Title: Primary Care Physician

Location: East Knoxville clinic - 4221 Asheville Hwy, Knoxville, TN 37914

Role Description:

The purpose of a Primary Care Physician at Oak Street Health is to provide equitable and effective value-based healthcare to local medicare patient populations at our innovative network of neighborhood primary care centers. Our Primary Care Physicians operate at a single medical center supported by large care teams so our providers can focus on delivering a better quality of care, rather than a volume of services. Our value-based care model and competitive bonuses are structured to reward outcomes, drive low hospital admissions, deliver preventive medicine, and result in an unmatched patient experience. 

We’re looking for physicians who are intrinsically motivated to provide this kind of excellent care to older adults. New graduates are encouraged to apply. 

Highly qualified candidates may also be considered for a Center Medical Director position.

Schedule: Full-Time, Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Responsibilities:

Assess and diagnose patients at our local clinicsOversee, direct, and administer primary carePrescribe and administer pharmaceutical treatments and medicationMaintain Patient Electronic Medical Record data via canopy and greenwayCollaborate with regional and central leadership to meet health quality goalsWork with Practice Managers to direct and manage the center care teamOther duties as assigned

Required Qualifications: 

Medical Doctor (M.D.) or Doctor of Osteopathy (D.O.) GraduateInternal Medicine or Family Medicine Board Certification (Or board eligible) Active, non-probationary, unrestricted State LicenseActive DEA licenseUSA work authorizationSomeone who embodies being “Oaky”*

Preferred Qualifications: 

Fellowship training in GeriatricsExperience practicing medicine among Geriatric populationsExperience operating in a Value-Based Healthcare ModelExperience working in a collaborative setting to ensure positive health outcomesExperience in outpatient primary care settingsBilingual proficiency where applicable

Benefits: 

Competitive SalaryAnnual bonus based on quality metrics 6 weeks of PTO, inclusive of PTO, major holidays, and CME$5000 Continuing Medical Education stipendTuition ReimbursementProvided Health, Vision, Dental, and Life Insurance401K InvestmentProvided Medical Malpractice InsuranceDedicated Medical Scribe and admin assistanceRelocation package on a case-by-case basis

*What does being “Oaky” look like?

Radiating positive energyAssuming good intentionsCreating an unmatched patient experienceDriving clinical excellenceTaking ownership and delivering resultsBeing relentlessly determined 

 

Why Oak Street Health?

Oak Street Health is on a mission to “Rebuild healthcare as it should be'', providing personalized primary care for older adults on Medicare, with the goal of keeping patients healthy and living life to the fullest. Our innovative care model is centered right in our patient’s communities and focused on the quality of care over the volume of services. We’re an organization on the move! With over 150 locations and an ambitious growth trajectory, Oak Street Health is attracting and cultivating team members who embody “Oaky” values and passion for our mission.

Oak Street Health Benefits: 

Mission-focused career impacting change and measurably improving health outcomes for medicare patientsPaid vacation, sick time, and investment/retirement 401K match optionsHealth insurance, vision, and dental benefitsOpportunities for leadership development and continuing education stipendsNew centers and flexible work environmentsOpportunities for high levels of responsibility and rapid advancement

Oak Street Health is an equal opportunity employer. We embrace diversity and encourage all interested readers to apply. 

Learn more at www.oakstreethealth.com/diversity-equity-and-inclusion-at-oak-street-health