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Physician Pod Leader Home Visits - Landmark Health - Grand Rapids, MI

Employer
UnitedHealth Group
Location
Kent City, MI
Closing date
Nov 28, 2022

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Profession
Physician
Specialty
Medical Management
This is a Full-Time Opportunity

$80,000 Student Loan Repayment or $20,000 Sign-on Bonus for individuals who have not previously participated in this program.

Landmark Health was created to transform how healthcare is delivered to the most medically vulnerable members in our community. Our medical group provides home-based medical care to chronically ill patients, many of whom are ill-equipped to navigate our overwhelming healthcare system.

Because many of our patients are frail and elderly, we deliver care primarily in the comfort of their home. Our Program is also offered to eligible patients at no incremental financial cost to them. We are not a fee-for- service practice; we benefit economically only if we deliver high-quality patient outcomes and satisfaction. As a result, our clinical teams can spend quality-time caring for a smaller number of patients, giving all patients the space, respect, compassion and care they deserve.

At Landmark, our interdisciplinary teams collaboratively manage our complex patient panels. These teams are led by Physicians, Nurse Practitioners, and Physician Assistants, with supporting care provided by RN Nurse Care Managers, Social Workers, Pharmacists, Behavioral Health, and other employed team members.

Join Landmark to be part of a growing company full of purpose-driven, action-oriented, and compassionate team members working to dramatically transform healthcare for our communities

Provides medical care and management to members served by Landmark Health. Works with the Regional Medical Director, Director of Health Services, Health Plan representatives, and UM staff in the development and/or implementation of medical management policy, clinical protocols, utilization management guidelines, and quality management programs. Dedicated to improving the health and well-being of members; this position collaborates with existing PCPs if present, the Landmark multi-disciplinary team, the health plan Medical Director, and other health professionals, to develop members' goals of care in all phases of longitudinal.

Primary Responsibilities:


    Functions as the day-to-day clinical leader of the multi-disciplinary team, providing decision support to team members providing care in the home to Landmark patients
    In situations where there is no existing PCP for the patient, the Landmark Physician will assume responsibility as PCP to drive care and continuity for this patient
    In situations where there is an existing PCP for the patient, the Landmark Physician helps to co-manage the patient with the PCP and functions as their extension into the home - the PCP's eye and ears in the home
    Assess patients' needs in their place of residence, including:

      Medical
      Social
      Psychological
      Financial
      Caregiver support
      Environmental safety

      Provide 24/7 medical coverage for assigned and covered patients (this can be as part of a call schedule)
      Develop and update care plans and documentation of clinical encounters in the electronic medical
      record as per Landmark's Medical Records Policies
      Provide same-day clinical assessment and treatment for pre-crisis intervention
      Participates in management meetings that include, but may not be limited to:

        Weekly case conference reviews
        Monthly staff meetings
        Schedule Joint Operating Committee meetings
        Quarterly Quality Improvement Committee meetings
        Continuing education/journal club programs

        Performs an initial comprehensive assessment on all newly enrolled members and at least annually thereafter. Develops a member management care plan upon enrollment and updates it as needed when changes in condition warrant or following hospitalization. Meets with members and/or their legal representatives to review newly developed or modified care plans; involves the PCP in these meetings
        Calls and communicates directly with patient's PCP in real time to discuss any changes of condition and potential medication changes. Plans will be collaboratively decided on with PCP, but if unable to reach and emergent situation, NP/PA will render appropriate services and communicate changes at first available opportunity
        Completes follow-up and post-hospital assessments according to documented standard operating procedure
        Prescribes appropriate diagnostics and interventions to avoid unnecessary transfers/acute admissions
        Consults with hospital physicians following notification of member transfer
        Collaborates with UM staff and PCPs/facility staff to enable medical necessity determinations for requested medical services
        Educates members and/or their legal representatives in disease processes affecting members and ways to manage them effectively, as well as to promote wellness
        Addresses and documents advanced care planning and advanced directive wishes on initial visit and at least annually thereafter
        Implements HEDIS measure campaigns and other quality initiatives as directed by Regional Medical Director to ensure the highest standards of care and to promote the improvement of care management and delivery
        Routine caseload during business hours and scheduled on call after hours / weekends with possibility of home visits for crisis interventions
        Keeps current on relevant medical and nursing research, technology, and related issues by attending continuing education courses, professional meetings and journal reviews
        In addition to routine history and physical exam in the home, will be trained and be proficient at such modalities including, but not limited to:

          Insertion of IV
          Venipuncture for blood draw
          Wound care
          Dressing changes

          Catheter insertion and management
          Demonstrate appropriate medical judgment and appropriate use of resources with regards to care plans, diagnostic testing and referrals
          Develop strong patient-doctor and caretaker/family-doctor relationships so as to improve patient compliance with care plan
          Work with the NCM to ensure care plan is meeting the clinical and psycho-social needs of the patient
          Provide timely, evidence-based and appropriate patient care at all times
          Complete and sign all documentation (including from vendors) within required timeframes
          Maintain high levels of patient and family satisfaction
          Arrange for transfers and placements to appropriate levels of care
          Perform other duties as assigned

          You'll be rewarded and recognized for your performance in an environment that will challenge you and give you clear direction on what it takes to succeed in your role as well as provide development for other roles you may be interested in.

          Required Qualifications:


            Current, valid, non-sanctioned, non-restricted license to practice medicine in Michigan
            Board Certified or Board Eligible in Internal Medicine, Geriatrics sub-specialty or Family Practice
            Medical Doctorate or Doctorate of Osteopathy
            Current Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA) license
            2+ years of clinical experience
            Ability to meet all Landmark Credentialing Requirements
            Extensive experience in providing medical care to geriatrics patients
            Familiarity with Medicare Guidelines
            Familiarity with CPT and ICD-9 codes as related to billing practices
            Malpractice profile meets Landmark's risk guidelines
            Knowledge of clinical standards of care
            Access to reliable transportation; if you are driving a vehicle, you must comply with all the terms of the Landmark Motor Vehicle Safety policy
            Full COVID-19 vaccination is an essential requirement of this role. Candidates located in states that mandate COVID-19 booster doses must also comply with those state requirements. UnitedHealth Group will adhere to all federal, state and local regulations as well as all client requirements and will obtain necessary proof of vaccination, and boosters when applicable, prior to employment to ensure compliance

            Preferred Qualifications:


              Awareness about UM standards, NCQA requirements, CMS guidelines, Milliman guidelines, and Medicaid/Medicare contracts and benefit systems
              Experience with home-based care

              Physical Demands:


                Regular requirement to sit; use hands to touch, handle or feel
                Regular requirement to talk and listen
                Occasional requirement to stand; walk and reach with hands and arms
                Occasional requirement to lift and/or move up to 10 pounds
                Vision abilities include close vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus
                Ability to travel by plane or car

                Work Environment:


                  Noise level is usually moderate

                  To protect the health and safety of our workforce, patients and communities we serve, UnitedHealth Group and its affiliate companies require all employees to disclose COVID-19 vaccination status prior to beginning employment. In addition, some roles and locations require full COVID-19 vaccination, including boosters, as an essential job function. UnitedHealth Group adheres to all federal, state and local COVID-19 vaccination regulations as well as all client COVID-19 vaccination requirements and will obtain the necessary information from candidates prior to employment to ensure compliance. Candidates must be able to perform all essential job functions with or without reasonable accommodation. Failure to meet the vaccination requirement may result in rescission of an employment offer or termination of employment.

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                  **PLEASE NOTE** Employees must be in an active regular status. Employees must remain in role for a minimum of 12 months from the date of hire /rehire/transfer. If an employee leaves Home and Community, the student loan repayments will cease. The employee must remain in an Advanced Practice Clinician or Physician role within Home and Community for 36 months to receive the full benefit of the student loan repayments.

                  Diversity creates a healthier atmosphere: UnitedHealth Group is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law.

                  UnitedHealth Group is a drug-free workplace. Candidates are required to pass a drug test before beginning employment.

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