Hospitalist (Internal Medicine MD opportunity) - Alignment Healthcare

***Please note: this posting does not represent an immediate need, but is to pipeline applicants for future openings.***

By leveraging our world-class technology platform, innovative care delivery models, deep physician partnerships and our serving heart culture, Alignment Health is revolutionizing health care for seniors! From member experience professionals and clinicians to data scientists and operations leaders, we have built a talented and passionate team that is deeply committed to our mission of transforming health care for the seniors we serve. Ready to join us? 

At Alignment, delivering exceptional care to seniors starts with ensuring an exceptional experience for our over 1,300 employees. At the center of our employee experience is a culture where employees at all levels and across all teams are encouraged to share their unique ideas and perspectives. After all, when you can bring your authentic self to work, whether that’s in a clinical setting, our corporate office or a home office, creativity, and innovation flourish! Another important part of the Alignment culture is a belief in continuous learning and growth. As a result, in this fast-growing company, you will find ample support to improve your skills and your career – with us. 

Overview of the Role:

The Extensivist is a licensed Physician who provides services to the senior patient population across multiple settings. S/he will see, treat, and manage patients primarily in the skilled nursing facility setting and in patient’s residences.   S/he will also see patients occasionally in the hospital for patient engagement.

Responsibilities:

• See, treat, and co-manage patients (high risk, frail population) in skilled nursing facilities and home setting. May also see patients in the hospital.
• Communicate daily with covering care team members and specialty teams.
• Coordinate care with community physicians and Alignment care managers to ensure smooth transitions between care settings.
• Work with other clinicians and Case Managers to ensure all patients are seen.
• Conference call with Alignment Case Managers to review patients and discuss the discharge needs and plans.
• See, treat, and manage ‘skilled’ patients in the SNFs according to established protocols. These patients are seen at least twice a week while they remain skilled, which is normally about 2 weeks. Patients are also seen within 72 hours of admission to the skilled nursing facility.
• Supervise, mentor, and assist Advanced Practice Clinicians (Nurse Practitioners and Physician Assistants) as needed.
• Across all settings of care, create a comprehensive and coordinated plan of care which considers information from medical records, the patient and their families, primary care physicians, and specialists as necessary:
• Medical records are to be completed in a timely fashion consistent with the standard of care.
• Complete outpatients visit documentation within 24 hours of care.
• Coordinate discharge plans with the Care Management Team
• Communicate with patients or their families/care givers and the Primary Care Physician about the plan of care and any changes in the patient’s health condition.
• Work with the Case Management Team to ensure the member is supported when care is transitioned from one setting to the next.
• Participate in weekly complex case management multidisciplinary meeting.
• Participate in on-call schedule as needed. (may vary by location.)
• Develop and communicate recommendations to AHC leadership to continuously enhance care delivery system.
• Travel locally between settings and travel to AHC corporate office on a quarterly basis or as directed.
• Perform other administrative duties as deemed necessary. 

Requirements:

• 2-3 years of Hospitalist, Family Practice, or Internist experience preferred but will also consider graduating residents and fellows.
• Medical Doctorate (M.D.) or Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (D.O.); Internal Medicine or Family Medicine Residency
• Medical License in the state in which you are applying; DEA license, must be board certified or board eligible in specialty.
• Career interest in management preferred.
• Spanish speaking preferred.