Geriatric Medicine

4 weeks ago


Birmingham, Alabama, United States The Cigna Group Full time

Evernorth Home Based Care (ENHB), a division of The Cigna Group, is the premier home-based healthcare provider and medical services company.

We are an innovative, multi-specialty practice experiencing tremendous growth nationwide.



Duties & Responsibilities:

General duties:

  • Function as daytoday clinical leader, providing decision support to nurse practitioners and collaborating with the multidisciplinary team
  • Perform preventive visits daily to optimize chronic conditions, assess home environment, and develop proactive care plans
  • Educating patients and/or patient's family on chronic medical conditions, preventative care, and medication adherence compliance;
  • Perform urgent care visits in the home and telephonically to avoid unnecessary ED transfers and hospital admissions
  • Leverage the support of care team such as: nurse care manager, behavioral health, social work, and pharmacy to meet patients' medical, biopsychosocial, and financial needs
  • Assume responsibility as home based PCP in some cases where there is no PCP and in other cases comanage the patient with the PCP and serve as an extension of clinical care into the home
  • Coordinate with other physicians across the continuum of care, including hospitalist, specialists, PCP's (in some cases), and SNF providers to smooth transitions and prevent readmissions
  • Complete EMR documentation in a timely manner; Ensuring all appropriate consent forms are signed and dated; Interpreting laboratory data and diagnostic testing when available to assist in diagnosis of medical conditions;
  • Performing ADL and fall risk assessments; cognitive impairment, depression, and nutritional health screening; BMI measurement; medication reconciliation;
  • Participating in frequent telephonic clinical meetings and webbased trainings; however, provider will occasionally be required to attend onsite training for which the provider will be reimbursed;
  • Complete chart reviews for advanced practice providers as determined by market Participating in quality processes such as medical documentation audits and quality projects;
  • Perform HRA (health risk assessments) on patient panel
  • Interpreting laboratory data and diagnostic testing when available to assist in diagnosis of medical conditions;

Care Management duties:

  • Performing home visits with patients enrolled in ENHB's Complex Care Program. Initial visits are comprehensive evaluations with subsequent visits targeting risk factors for disease exacerbations and hospitalizations;
  • Collaborating with the multidisciplinary team which may include: patients' PCPs and health plan case managers;
  • Sharing after hour oncall coverage with other providers on the team;
  • Having the ability and the experience to prescribe medications, order labs or diagnostic testing, and recommend subsubspecialty referrals and collaborating with the community PCP if appropriate.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and Requirements:

  • Board Certification (MD or DO) in Internal Medicine or Family Medicine;
  • Must have active/unrestricted license in Alabama
  • Geriatric Medicine subspecialty training or experience preferred;
  • DEA license and State Controlled Substance license upon hire;
  • Must have current BLS certification
  • Candidate must be willing to travel up to a 3060 mile radius from their home zip code;
  • Must have valid state driver's license, be able to drive your car, provide your own vehicle, and have proof of adequate automobile insurance

  • School of Medicine

    1 week ago


    Birmingham, Alabama, United States University of Alabama at Birmingham Full time

    School of Medicine - DOM Open Rank/Tenure - GGPCAbout the JobThe University of Alabama at Birmingham School of Medicine, Department of Medicine, Division of Gerontology, Geriatrics and Palliative Care is looking for exceptional candidates for faculty positions.Rank and tenure status will be based on qualifications and interests.This role involves...

  • School of Medicine

    1 week ago


    Birmingham, Alabama, United States University of Alabama at Birmingham Full time

    School/College School of Medicine Title School of Medicine - Open Rank/Open Tenure - Neurology - Memory Disorders Assignment Category Full-Time Rank Open Rank Tenure Status Open Tenure Payroll Status Faculty 12 Job DescriptionThe University of Alabama at Birmingham is seeking full-time Open Rank/Open Tenure faculty in the Division of Memory Disorders. Duties...

  • School of Medicine

    1 week ago


    Birmingham, Alabama, United States University of Alabama at Birmingham Full time

    School/College School of Medicine Title School of Medicine - DOM Open Rank/Tenure - GGPC Assignment Category Full-Time Rank Open Rank Tenure Status Open Tenure Payroll Status Faculty 12 Job DescriptionThe University of Alabama at Birmingham School of Medicine, Department of Medicine, Division of Gerontology, Geriatrics and Palliative Care is seeking...


  • Birmingham, Alabama, United States ArchWell Health Full time

    Are you a new or established primary care physician seeking an opportunity that allows you to focus on the well-being of the patient while providing a better work/life balance?ArchWell Health is seeking a Primary Care physician to join its established and innovative outpatient center dedicated to Seniors in Birmingham, AL.​Job Highlights: Senior patients...


  • Birmingham, Alabama, United States ArchWell Health Full time

    Are you a new or established primary care physician seeking an opportunity that allows you to focus on the well-being of the patient while providing a better work/life balance?ArchWell Health is seeking a Primary Care physician to join its established and innovative outpatient center dedicated to Seniors in Birmingham, AL.​Job Highlights: Senior patients...


  • Birmingham, Alabama, United States Enterprise Medical Recruiting Full time

    Sound Financial Value-Based Practices in Birmingham, AL AreaWe are assisting a well established, modern, state of the art practice in the recruitment of additional providers:Group is expanding its area and is opening a new site in Alabaster, AL, just south of Birmingham.Group hopes to build a practice with 3 primary care physicians and 3 advanced practice...


  • Birmingham, Alabama, United States Enterprise Medical Recruiting Full time

    Sound Financial Value-Based Practices in Birmingham, AL AreaWe are assisting a well established, modern, state of the art practice in the recruitment of additional providers:Group is expanding its area and is opening a new site in Alabaster, AL, just south of Birmingham.Group hopes to build a practice with 3 primary care physicians and 3 advanced practice...


  • Birmingham, Alabama, United States Enterprise Medical Recruiting Full time

    Sound Financial Value-Based Practices in Birmingham, AL AreaWe are assisting a well established, modern, state of the art practice in the recruitment of additional providers:Group is expanding its area and is opening a new site in Alabaster, AL, just south of Birmingham.Group hopes to build a practice with 3 primary care physicians and 3 advanced practice...


  • Birmingham, Alabama, United States Enterprise Medical Recruiting Full time

    Sound Financial Value-Based Practices in Birmingham, AL AreaWe are assisting a well established, modern, state of the art practice in the recruitment of additional providers:Group is expanding its area and is opening a new site in Alabaster, AL, just south of Birmingham.Group hopes to build a practice with 3 primary care physicians and 3 advanced practice...


  • Birmingham, Alabama, United States Archway Physician Recruitment Full time

    Neurology Opening in Birmingham, ALSeeking a BE/BC Neurologist to join a well-established practice on campus of the facility. Hospital-employed Full-time Opportunity Outpatient Only Current Practice has 6 Neurologists No call required Necessary Equipment Available Comprehensive Financial Package that may include the following: Competitive Salary (based on...


  • Birmingham, Alabama, United States Community Health Systems Full time

    Grandview Medical Center in Birmingham, AL is seeking a Primary Care Physician to join a hospital-employed group. Experience is preferred.Hospital employed position joining established primary care group Typical outpatient clinic services Outpatient practice with no call requiredCompetitive financial package may include:Salary plus Bonus Incentive...


  • Birmingham, Alabama, United States Community Health Systems Full time

    Grandview Medical Center in Birmingham, AL is seeking a Primary Care Nurse Practitioner to join a hospital-employed group. Experience is preferred. Hospital employed position joining established primary care group Typical outpatient clinic services Outpatient practice with no call required Competitive financial package may include: Salary plus Bonus...


  • Birmingham, Alabama, United States Community Health Systems Full time

    Grandview Medical Center in Birmingham, AL is seeking a Primary Care Nurse Practitioner to join a hospital-employed group. Experience is preferred. Hospital employed position joining established primary care group Typical outpatient clinic services Outpatient practice with no call required Competitive financial package may include: Salary plus Bonus...


  • Birmingham, Alabama, United States Community Health Systems Full time

    Grandview Medical Center in Birmingham, AL is seeking a Primary Care Physician to join a hospital-employed group. Experience is preferred.Hospital employed position joining established primary care group Typical outpatient clinic services Outpatient practice with no call requiredCompetitive financial package may include:Salary plus Bonus Incentive...


  • Birmingham, Alabama, United States Community Health Systems Full time

    Grandview Medical Center in Birmingham, AL is seeking a Primary Care Physician to join a hospital-employed group. Experience is preferred. Hospital employed position joining established primary care group Ty pical outpatient clinic services Outpatient practice with no call required Competitive financial package may include: Salary plus Bonus...


  • Birmingham, Alabama, United States University of Alabama, Birmingham Full time

    DetailsPosted: 23-Nov-23Location: Birmingham, AlabamaType: Full-timeSalary: OpenCategories:Staff/AdministrativeInternal Number: UAB000RRRespiratory Care Technician – Respiratory Care – Flexi/PRN – (UAB000RR)Description Compensation :Pay: $17.50 / hourUAB Medicine supports work/life balance and offers self-scheduling for the shifts on this unit.Work...


  • Birmingham, Alabama, United States University of Alabama, Birmingham Full time

    CMA - Certified Medical Assistant - Whitaker Clinic Laboratory - Days T Description Compensation : Pay Range: $ $23.55 / hour - Benefits available for eligible positions include: 100% tuition assistance, wellness initiatives, generous paid time off, paid parental leave, Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program eligible employer, plus more. In...


  • Birmingham, Alabama, United States University of Alabama, Birmingham Full time

    CMA - Certified Medical Assistant - Gynecology Oncology - Days T Description Compensation : Pay Range: $ $23.55 / hour Benefits available for eligible positions include: 100% tuition assistance, wellness initiatives, generous paid time off, paid parental leave, Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program eligible employer, plus more. In addition to our many ...


  • Birmingham, Alabama, United States Optum Full time

    $10,000 Sign On Bonus For External CandidatesOptum Home & Community Care, part of the UnitedHealth Group family of businesses, is creating something new in health care. We are uniting industry-leading solutions to build an integrated care model that holistically addresses an individual's physical, mental and social needs – helping patients access and...


  • Birmingham, Alabama, United States Optum Full time

    $10,000 Sign On Bonus For External CandidatesOptum Home & Community Care, part of the UnitedHealth Group family of businesses, is creating something new in health care. We are uniting industry-leading solutions to build an integrated care model that holistically addresses an individual's physical, mental and social needs – helping patients access and...