PACE Physician

About the role

It's inspiring to work with a company where people truly BELIEVE in what they're doing!

When you become part of the Chapters Health Team, you'll realize it's more than a job. It's a mission. We're committed to providing outstanding patient care and a high level of customer service in our communities every day. Our employees make all the difference in our success!

Key Responsibilities

• Provide medical care for patients assigned in person, by telephone communication with staff nurses, and by collaboration with ARNPs.
• Provide documentation in the patient record that meets criteria for good medical practice, addresses legal mandates, and adequately supports billing codes.
• Communicate successfully with other Hope HealthCare Services employees, the public, and community physicians in a manner that represents Hope's culture of a collaborative and positive work environment.
• Assist the Chief of Medical Services in maintaining 24 hour, 7 day per week medical coverage for all Hope facilities and services.
• Participate in Hope HealthCare Services medical staff/physician meetings as able and complete any mandatory continuing medical education activities.
• Attend IDT meetings as assigned.
• Follow federal and state laws regarding medication prescription.

Knowledge & Skills

• Excellent communication; via phone, email, and in person.
• Knowledge of the principles and practices of primary medical care and palliative medicine.
• Must be flexible to work in other locations if needed.

Required qualifications

• Doctoral degree (M.D. or D.O.) from an accredited medical school.
• Eligibility for membership on the medical staff of hospitals in the Hope HealthCare Services service area.
• Must possess an unrestricted license to practice medicine in the state of Florida.
• Must possess and maintain board certification in his/her primary specialty. Certification of additional qualification in Geriatrics is preferred.
• Must have current registration with the DEA to prescribe controlled substances.
• Must be registered with Medicare and Medicaid Programs as a participating provider and have a UPIN.
• Valid Florida Drivers' License with good record
• Automobile Insurance
• Clear level 2 background check

Certificates/Licenses/Registration

• Doctorate
• Must possess a valid driver's license in the state of Florida, current automobile insurance, and reliable transportation.
• Active BLS for healthcare professionals from the American Heart Association or Red Cross.
• Certification of completion of Alzheimer's Disease and Related Dementias Training through the Florida Department of Elder Affairs.

Position Specific Responsibilities (not all inclusive)

• Provide documentation in the patient record that meets criteria for good medical practice, addresses legal mandates, and and adequately supports billing codes.
• Attend IDT meetings as assigned.
• Represent the company in a positive and professional manner at all times with others, e.g., co-workers, management, vendors, and customers.
• Consistently represents Hope with integrity and professionalism.
• Complete all job responsibilities in a thorough and complete manner, utilizing good judgment in all aspects of the job. Carry out duties and responsibilities in a manner that exemplifies excellent customer service.
• When unsure of a directed task or any part of job responsibilities, proactively seek the assistance of immediate supervisor.
• Assist with special projects, as requested.
• All other job duties as may be assigned.

Compensation Pay Range

$30,000.00 - $700,000.00

All Chapters Health System employees performing services for Florida affiliates are submitted through the Florida Care Provider Background Screening Clearinghouse to verify eligibility after a conditional offer of employment is made as well as ongoing eligibility.