What are the responsibilities and job description for the Primary Care Physician (Korean Fluency Required) position at Nightingale?
Title: Primary Care Physician (Korean Fluency Required)
Company Overview
We are an independent primary care practice dedicated to providing exceptional care to our patients. Our practice focuses on serving the senior population while continuing to provide comprehensive primary care to patients of all ages. With a small, dedicated team of 1-3 providers on-site, we emphasize personalized patient relationships and high-quality medical care.
We believe in a patient-first approach, fostering meaningful connections with those we serve. Our practice operates with a commitment to accessible, coordinated, and preventive care, ensuring the best possible outcomes for our patients.
Role Overview
As a Primary Care Physician, you will play a central role in delivering high-quality, patient-centered care. You will manage a panel of patients, focusing on prevention, chronic disease management, and acute care. This role requires fluency in Korean, as a majority of our patients are seniors who primarily speak Korean.
Our practice values physicians who are passionate about primary care and committed to building long-term patient relationships. You will have the autonomy to provide individualized care while working within a collaborative team environment.
Responsibilities:
- Provide comprehensive primary care services in an outpatient setting.
- Conduct routine office visits, address acute medical concerns, and manage chronic conditions.
- Perform annual wellness visits and health risk assessments.
- Educate patients on their conditions, treatment plans, and preventive care strategies.
- Coordinate care with specialists, diagnostic facilities, and other healthcare providers.
- Utilize telemedicine as appropriate for patient follow-up and consultation.
- Participate in care team discussions, ensuring best practices in patient management.
- Maintain accurate, thorough documentation of patient encounters.
- Engage in population health initiatives, including routine screenings and preventive care measures.
- Other duties as assigned.
Qualifications:
- MD with board certification in internal medicine, family medicine, or geriatrics.
- Must be fluent in Cantonese.
- Experience with Medicare patients and senior-focused care is a plus.
- Strong understanding of medical documentation, coding (ICD-10, HCC), and risk adjustment.
- Active, unrestricted state medical license and DEA registration.
- Medicare enrollment in good standing or eligibility to enroll.
- Passion for primary care and patient-centered medicine.
- Strong teamwork and collaboration skills.
- Ability to adapt to a dynamic clinical environment and embrace technology in patient care.
Why Join Us?
We are a small, independent practice that values our providers and prioritizes patient care over volume-driven models. Our team is committed to maintaining a supportive and engaging work environment.
We offer:
- Competitive compensation packages.
- Comprehensive benefits package.
- Flexible work schedules.
- A collaborative and patient-focused practice setting.
Join our team and be part of a practice that values quality care, strong patient relationships, and professional fulfillment.
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