SNF Attending Provider - Post Acute Care Program

				Overview:

At Presbyterian, it's not just what we do that matters. It's how we do it. How we do things here makes all the difference.

Presbyterian Medical Group seeks a Board Eligible / Board Certified Geriatric Medicine or Internal Medicine physician to join our established practice in Albuquerque, New Mexico. We're all about well-being, starting with yours. We offer a nationally competitive salary with relocation allowance available, CME allowance and fully paid malpractice insurance.

Practice Highlights:

* Call is in rotation with the group
* Complete Care team consists of multi-disciplinary providers and other clinical staff

Responsibilities:

Summary:
As a member of the Presbyterian Post Acute Care Program, you will provide comprehensive medical services for patients in programs of home-based and post-acute care designed to serve the needs of medically fragile patients with complex conditions. Patients (and their family members) will need well-coordinated medical care that addresses their personal goals for well-being and quality of life. Care is given in collaboration with nurse case managers, care coordinators, behavioral health specialists and consulting physicians and other healthcare professionals who comprise the patients care team. The Program Medical Director leads the care teams in providing efficient and compassionate care. Care for patients may extend to locations outside the home and clinic, such as community nursing homes, skilled nursing facilities and assisted living facilities.

Responsibilities:

* The primary responsibilities of the PMG Attending Provider include being the attending of record for assigned PMG patients in a designated Skilled Nursing Facility (SNF) and providing follow-up care up to 90 days post SNF in a PMG clinic or home setting.
* Secondary responsibilities include primary, urgent, and Hospital at Home care as part of a shared staffing model.
* Oversees and is accountable for the overall quality of care and clinical outcomes of patients seen.
* This care will be delivered by interdisciplinary team members to assure high quality patient care and outcomes.
* Health care providers focus on patient and family goals of care and quality of life.
* Manage acute and chronic diseases, including support for any care transitions.
* Serves as attending for patients admitted to the Hospital at Home and Post Acute Care program.
* Offers clinical support to APCs on the team providing care to patients.
* Works to assure patient satisfaction with care.
* Addresses needs around Advance Care Planning for patients.
* Performs other functions as required.

Credentials Required:
MD/DO Board eligible or certified in Internal Medicine, Family Medicine, Geriatrics, or other applicable board certified practice. State of New Mexico Medical License required.

Qualifications:

Type of Opportunity: Full Time 
FTE: 1.000000
			

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