What are the responsibilities and job description for the Primary Care Provider position at Gather Health?
Who we are:
Gather Health is a collective of outreach partners, care partners, clinicians and, most importantly, patient partners who work together to reshape lives and communities. We bring hands-on social and medical care to our patients and work around their needs, both within our care facilities and in their homes. We work alongside local leaders to build communities and provide tailored care experiences that serve the seniors that live within them. When we Gather, we show love, compassion, community, and care.
Summary of the Primary Care Physician role:
The older adults we serve experience challenges with social determinants of health and living, which impact their health. The Primary Care Physician will guide our patients to build their best lives according to their goals. They do this by providing a full spectrum of care while utilizing state-of-the-art technology and establishing trusted longitudinal care in our clinics and via telehealth. Working with other members of the care team, our "person-first" approach strives to create both individual and community wellness.
\n- Participating in our daily team huddles in the morning and at the end of the day to discuss patient concerns and next steps
- Greeting newly enrolled patients and establishing a solid relationship based on compassion and trust
- Performing in-person exams as well as telehealth visits that are supported by our Medical Technician Partners who are in our patients’ homes
- Collaborating closely with our “Gather Guide Partners” who are addressing the patients’ social needs as a care-team
- Communicating and following up with emergency room providers regarding our patients’ history, needs, and care
- Making or receiving follow-up phone calls with patients to remain close to their health journey and provide support
- Documenting visits and clinical notes in our EHR (Athena)
- Providing on-call support for some escalated cases
- BC/BE in Internal Medicine or Family Medicine (must obtain board certification within one-year from start date)
- An active medical license in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, or the ability to obtain one prior to start date
- Bilingual (Spanish/English) preferred
- Clinical proficiency in evidence-based primary care
- Ability to communicate and connect with patients from a diverse set of backgrounds and language barriers
- Proven history of working successfully with EHR and other relevant technologies/tools
- Strong ethics with ability to navigate through complex and highly sensitive situations with confidentiality
- Desire to be a part of a mission-driven organization with a focus on improving lives and communities
- Ability to work well with others in a non-hierarchical environment where opinions are welcomed regardless of titles
- Ability to remain calm when balancing conflicting priorities
- Ability to work for any employer in the United States
- Experience treating older adults in underserved communities with complex social challenges
- We are a mission-based organization that is passionate about changing the way seniors experience primary care
- Our business model is unique and on the cutting-edge of the primary care industry
- We are intentionally building a strong company culture and providing a compassionate and joyful work environment
- We offer competitive pay and benefits for our Full-Time colleagues, including:
- Market-based base salaries performance incentives
- Generous Paid Time Off
- 11 Paid Holidays
- CME Stipend
- Medical Malpractice Insurance
- Medical insurance coverage (health, dental, vision) with no waiting period for enrollment
- Income protections such as short & long-term disability and life insurance at no cost to you
- 100% company match on your 401K contribution up to 4% of annual income
- Employee Assistance Program
- Other supplemental benefits available
Gather Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All employment decisions are made without regard to age, race, creed, color, religion, sex, national origin, ancestry, disability status, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, citizenship status, or any other basis as protected by federal, state, or local law.
