Medical Officer
ChenMed12 months ago
Louisville, Kentucky, United States
On-site
Full-time
Junior Level (1-3 years)
Job Description
Position Overview
The Clinical Director will directly supervise and train primary care providers (PCPs) at an assigned center. This role is accountable for maximizing overall core model execution – improving clinical quality, efficiency, outcomes, and clinician/patient satisfaction. The role blends direct patient care with leadership responsibilities such as mentoring PCPs and strengthening clinical-operations synergy.
Key Responsibilities
- Independently provide care for older adult patients with acute and chronic conditions, taking full accountability for patient care and outcomes.
- Engage with hospitalists when patients are hospitalized and ensure continuous involvement in detailed patient care.
- Assess, diagnose, treat, and coordinate care for patients with complex health needs, while educating and promoting health.
- Lead a care team including a care promoter, care facilitator, and care coordinator for patients who can visit the office.
- Coordinate with transitional care teams and external resources for patients unable to visit the office.
- Lead weekly Super Huddles and Transforming Care Meetings, and fill in for clinical leadership as needed.
- Actively manage the center by recruiting patients and interviewing additional providers, as well as mentoring and coaching PCPs.
- Partner with center operations to drive improvements in financial performance and increase patient membership.
- Perform other duties as assigned by management.
Required Qualifications
- MD or DO in Internal Medicine, Family Medicine, Geriatrics, or a similar specialty
- Current, active MD licensure in the state of employment
- Minimum of 1-year clinical experience in a geriatric, adult, or family practice setting is preferred
- Completion of Chen Medical training, including Masterful Conversations and meeting facilitation
- Board Eligibility is required; board certification is preferred and must be maintained with necessary MOC, CME, or board exams
- Must have a current DEA number for schedule II-V controlled substances
- Basic Life Support (BLS) certification within the first 90 days of employment
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and other applicable applications
- Ability and willingness to travel locally, regionally, and nationally as required
- Fluency in English, both verbal and written
- Demonstrated use and exercise of independent judgment
Preferred Qualifications
- Board certification in Internal Medicine, Family Medicine, Geriatrics, or a similar specialty
- Experience as a lead PCP or with a leadership role in clinical settings
Benefits & Perks
- Great Compensation
- Comprehensive Benefits
- Career development and advancement opportunities
- Excellent work-life balance and growth opportunities
Required Skills
Communication
Clinical Leadership
Geriatric Care
Patient Care
Independent Judgment
Board Certification
Chronic Disease Management
Microsoft Office Suite
Team Management
BLS Certification