Internal Medicine Physician

Company: UPMC
Location: Home
Posted on: May 21, 2025

Job Description:

Are you looking to play an integral role in the health of your patients? Would you like resources and world-class support at your fingertips to put the right care in place for your patients at the right time, every time?
UPMC Community Medicine, Inc. is seeking a part-time Internal Medicine or General Medicine Physician with experience in Palliative or Hospice Care to join UPMC Your Care located in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.
About the Opportunity:- The Physician works independently and in collaboration with the Senior Medical to provide care to UPMC Health Plan members living with advanced chronic illness, or potentially life-limiting conditions. - The physician assists with the diagnosis, treatment, and management of acute and chronic conditions by conducting a comprehensive assessment and development of patient centered plan of care, including assessment and documentation of Hierarchical Condition Category (HCC) diagnoses as appropriate. - The physician is an integral part of the clinical management team and works collaboratively with the interdisciplinary team to manage the clinical and medical needs of the patients. - The physician communicates proactively with CRNPs and other care team members regarding the clinical condition of their patients. - The position will require travel for in-home visits. Must have a valid driver's license in good standing and reliable transportation.- The successful candidate will be placed according to years and months of experience for employment purposes.
Qualifications: - Demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care and/or interact appropriately with the patients served as specified above - Demonstrate knowledge of the principles of growth and development over the life span - Possess the ability to assess data reflective of the patient's status and interpret the appropriate information needed to identify each patient's requirements relative to their age-specific needs - Provide the care needs as described in the department policy and procedures
Special Skills and Abilities Required: - Ability to establish and maintain positive, caring relationships with executives, managers, physicians, non-physician providers, ancillary and support staff, other departments, and patients/families - Ability to work productively and effectively within a complex environment - Handle multiple/changing priorities and specialized equipment - Critical thinking, analytical and problem-solving abilities required as related to various aspects of patient care - Good clinical judgment - Critical thinking skills necessary to exercise and lead others in application of acceptable standards of practice - Mobility and visual manual dexterity - Physical stamina for frequent walking, standing, lifting, and positioning of patients
Job Requirements: - 5+ years of experience required - Professional internal medicine/general medicine experience and/or palliative/hospice experience is preferred - Current PA state license and certification are required (DO or MD) - National certification, eligible for licensure by applicable Pennsylvania board - Current CPR certification is required - Act 34 Clearance required - Automotive Insurance - Driver's License
About UPMC:- UPMC is a world-renowned, nonprofit health care provider and insurer committed to delivering exceptional, people-centered care and community services. - Headquartered in Pittsburgh and affiliated with the University of Pittsburgh Schools of the Health Sciences, UPMC is shaping the future of health through clinical and technological innovation, research, and education. - Dedicated to advancing the well-being of our diverse communities, we provide nearly $2 billion annually in community benefits, more than any other health system in Pennsylvania. - Our 100,000 employees - including more than 5,000 physicians - care for patients across more than 40 hospitals and 800 outpatient sites in Pennsylvania, New York, and Maryland, as well as overseas. - UPMC Insurance Services covers more than 4 million members, providing the highest-quality care at the most affordable price. - To learn more, visit . To learn more about this opportunity, apply today.

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