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Position Summary
Working as part of a care team for Teladoc Health Medical Group, the Primary Care Physician provides best in class virtual patient care via video and telephonic appointments. This unique opportunity will contribute to shaping the evolution of virtual primary care as an industry standard to make primary care accessible, affordable and effective for all. Teladoc will function as your primary employer, excluding the opportunity to work for competing telehealth companies. This is a full-time role with shifts varying Monday - Saturday, including evenings, weekends and holidays. Shifts will be scheduled based upon the needs of the business.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
- Work with a healthcare team to provide patients with exceptional primary care services virtually via video and phone
communication channels, within the standard of care for primary care patients. * Order laboratory and radiology tests and refer patients to specialists when appropriate. * Be accessible to the Care Team to solve problems and keep the entire panel well cared for in a timely manner. * Analyze reports, test results, medical records and examinations to diagnose condition of patients and propose treatment options. * Prescribe pharmaceuticals, other medications and treatment regimens to treat identified and documented medical conditions, including discussing potential side effects and risks associated with allergies, interactions with other medications and/or health conditions as appropriate. * Provide advice to patients for lifestyle and diet changes that may improve their health or help to treat the health issue they are experiencing. * Consistently meet or exceed clinical quality and patient care standards, including adhering to department policies, procedures, and objectives. * Maintain patient confidentiality and comply with all federal and state health information privacy laws. * Record complete, timely and legible medical records. * Attendance at meetings, 1:1 provider assessments and other required meetings as deemed by leadership. * Demonstrate familiarity with and provide support as needed for the full range of Teladoc services including medical second opinion, treatment decision support, behavioral health, tele-dermatology and other service offerings. * Support the Medical Director and product team in the development of new products and services, as needed. * Collaborative oversight of advanced practice providers as required by business needs. * Maintain patient confidentiality and comply with all federal and state health information privacy laws. The time spent on each responsibility reflects an estimate and is subject to change dependent on business needs.
Qualifications and Education Requirements
- Demonstrated passion regarding the delivery of high-quality virtual care.
- History of strong clinical performance.
- Proficiency with electronic medical records and computer-based applications.
- Attention to detail and timely presentation to patient appointments imperative.
- Mulit-state licenses and willingness to become licensed in additional states as required and funded by the Company.
- Ability to work independently and efficiently in a virtual setting, demonstrating strong clinical judgment and decision making skills.
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written, with the ability to effectively interact with patients andinterdisciplinary teams remotely.
- Strong commitment to patient-centered care, empathy, and cultural sensitivity.
- Ability to adapt to rapidly evolving virtual care practices and embrace innovative technologies.
- Dedication to ongoing professional development and lifelong learning.
- No disciplinary actions within the last 5 years.
- Bilingual (English/Spanish) a plus.
The above qualifications, knowledge, experience, and/or background are expected but not required for this role. The below qualifications, knowledge, experience and/or background are required for this role. License certifications must be actively maintained.
- 5+ years post-residency experience as a Family Medicine Physician in a clinical setting
- Board certification in primary care orrelated field from successful completion of a residency at an accredited healthcare institution in Family Medicine
- M.D. or D. O. degree from an accredited United States medical school
- Current State Medical Practitioner License
- Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA) eligible
About us: Teladoc Health is the global virtual care leader, offering the only comprehensive virtual care solution spanning telehealth, expert medical, and licensed platform services. Teladoc Health serves the world's leading insurers, employers, and health systems and helps millions of people around the world resolve their healthcare needs with confidence.
JOB DESCRIPTION ACKNOWLEDGMENT
This job description is a general overview of nature and level of work performed by employees with this job designation. It is not intended to be a comprehensive list of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications required of this position. Management reserves the right to add, delete, and/or modify any of the job duties or requirements at any time. #LI-PR Teladoc Health will not sponsor or transfer employment work visas for this position. Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States without the need for visa sponsorship now or in the future.
Why Join Teladoc Health? A New Category in Healthcare: Teladoc Health is transforming the healthcare experience and empowering people everywhere to live healthier lives.
Our Work Truly Matters: Recognized as the world leader in whole-person virtual care, Teladoc Health uses proprietary health signals and personalized interactions to drive better health outcomes across the full continuum of care, at every stage in a person's health journey.
Make an Impact: In more than 175 countries and ranked Best in KLAS for Virtual Care Platforms in 2020, Teladoc Health leverages more than a decade of expertise and data-driven insights to meet the growing virtual care needs of consumers and healthcare professionals.
Focus on PEOPLE: Teladoc Health has been recognized as a top employer by numerous media and professional organizations. Talented, passionate individuals make the difference, in this fast-moving, collaborative, and inspiring environment.
Diversity and Inclusion: At Teladoc Health we believe that personal and professional diversity is the key to innovation. We hire based solely on your strengths and qualifications, and the way in which those strengths can directly contribute to your success in your new position.
Growth and Innovation: We've already made healthcare yet remain on the threshold of very big things. Come grow with us and support our mission to make a tangible difference in the lives of our Members. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we never have and never will discriminate against any job candidate or employee due to age, race, religion, color, ethnicity, national origin, gender, gender identity/expression, sexual orientation, membership in an employee organization, medical condition, family history, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, parental status or pregnancy. Teladoc Health respects your privacy and is committed to maintaining the confidentiality and security of your personal information. In furtherance of your employment relationship with Teladoc Health, we collect personal information responsibly and in accordance with applicable data privacy laws, including but not limited to, the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA). Personal information is defined as: Any information or set of information relating to you, including (a) all information that identifies you or could reasonably be used to identify you, and (b) all information that any applicable law treats as personal information. Teladoc Health's Notice of Privacy Practices for U.S. Employees' Personal information is available at this link.
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