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Co-location Specialist

Chenmed

About Chenmed

  • We’re unique.
  • You should be, too.
  • We’re changing lives every day.
  • For both our patients and our team members.
  • Are you innovative and entrepreneurial minded?
  • Is your work ethic and ambition off the charts?

Do you inspire others with your kindness and joy?

  • We’re different than most primary care providers.
  • We’re rapidly expanding and we need great people to join our team.
  • We’re ChenMed and we’re transforming healthcare for seniors and changing America’s healthcare for the better.
  • Family-owned and physician-led, our unique approach allows us to improve the health and well-being of the populations we serve.
  • We’re growing rapidly as we seek to rescue more and more seniors from inadequate health care.
  • ChenMed is changing lives for the people we serve and the people we hire.
  • With great compensation, comprehensive benefits, career development and advancement opportunities and so much more, our employees enjoy great work-life balance and opportunities to grow.
  • Join our team who make a difference in people’s lives every single day.

Responsibilities

  • Responsibilities include, but are not limited to: geriatric assessment, medical history, physical exam, diagnosis and treatment, development of the plan of care, health education, case management referrals, follow-up and clear documentation according to ChenMed standards for quality, service, productivity and teamwork.
  • It also includes the participation in conferences plus in-depth documentation through written progress notes and summaries.
  • Sees patients and reviews basic medical history.
  • Inquires about current symptoms and reasons for doctor’s visit.
  • Logs all patient visits and medical information and maintains patient records.
  • Conducts exams and tests to determine likelihood of endocrine gland related issues.
  • Analyzes lab results and presentation of symptoms to arrive at conclusive diagnosis.
  • Interprets diagnostic testing, determines nature of symptoms and develops treatment plan.
  • Reviews with patient (and caretaker, if applicable), explaining why the recommendation is needed and how it can help.
  • Provides clinical advice for patients regarding the daily and long-term management of their diseases or conditions.
  • Recommends lifestyle changes regarding diet, hygiene and exercise to positively influence their health conditions.
  • Devises and assigns proper course of treatment.
  • Monitors progress during treatment to determine effectiveness.
  • After treatment, follows up with PCP and other providers on total patient well-being.
  • Follows up with patient to track condition.
  • Advises surgery when necessary.
  • Advises outside therapy when needed.
  • Works with other specialized physicians to treat and cure certain conditions as appropriate.
  • Writes and renews prescriptions for medications.
  • Keeps up to date with changes in the field of specialty to learn about newest forms of treatment.
  • May be asked to update or provide training to center personnel.
  • May attend center meetings as appropriate.
  • Performs other duties as assigned and modified at manager’s discretion.

Requirements

  • Rigorous medical training and a broad knowledge of various conditions related to specialty, and the ability to treat these conditions effectively
  • Able to operate equipment related to specialty, e.g. ultrasound, EKG.
  • Professional but friendly bedside manner with the ability to explain medical conditions to patients in clear and straightforward terms without medical jargon
  • Thorough knowledge of pharmacological agents used in patient treatment
  • Excellent analytical skills and attention to detail
  • Excellent communication, interpersonal and leadership skills
  • Ability to collaborate with other caregivers including PCPs

Hospital privileges may be required in some cases

  • Proficient in Microsoft Office Outlook, plus ability to learn internal systems such as Dashboard and MyNotes
  • Ability and willingness to travel within the market up to 75% of the time; may occasionally be asked to travel to other local markets
  • Spoken and written fluency in English
  • Medical degree from an accredited school and licensed to practice in state required
  • Current DEA and DPS Certificate of Registration
  • Minimum two (2) years of direct work or intern experience

Preferred

  • Board certification in specialty preferred

Pay

PAY RANGE: $106.3 - $151.88 Hourly

  • The posted pay range represents the base hourly rate or base annual full-time salary for this position.
  • Final compensation will depend on a variety of factors including but not limited to experience, education, geographic location, and other relevant factors.
  • This position may also be eligible for a bonuses or commissions.

Employee benefits

EMPLOYEE BENEFITS https://chenmed.makeityoursource.com/helpful-documents

Hiring process

  • Current employees, if you want to apply to our internal career site, please click HERE
  • Current Contingent Worker please see job aid HERE to apply