Outpatient Primary Care Float Physician Hillsborough County

Do you have compassion and a passion to help others? Transforming healthcare and millions of lives as a result starts with the values you embrace and the passion you bring to achieve your life’s best work.(sm)

Primary Responsibilities:

• The PCP is expected to be able to provide care consistent with their licensure and/or certification
• Provides diagnosis, treatment, therapy and management of patients according to current standards of care
• Utilizes managed care processes for cost-effective and efficient use of lab, radiology and extended service providers, including specialists, hospitals, skilled nursing providers, and other ancillary services
• Completes timely and comprehensive medical documentation in EMR systems according to company standards
• Participates with peers, employed specialists, such as dermatology, podiatry, and wound care for the comprehensive care of the Optum patient
• Conducts or directs education effective communications to patients, families, and other health care providers
• Conducts educational activities for organization’s physicians, physician assistants, nurse practitioners, and their ancillary staff for the purposes of education and patient care

Required Qualifications:

• Doctor of Medicine (M.D.) or Doctor of Osteopathy (D.O.)
• Board certification or eligibility in Family Practice or Internal Medicine
• Current, unrestricted Florida Medical License
• Valid DEA
• This position requires Tuberculosis screening as well as proof of immunity to Measles, Mumps, Rubella, Varicella, Tetanus, Diphtheria, and Pertussis through lab confirmation of immunity, documented evidence of vaccination, or a doctor's diagnosis of disease

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bilingual (English/Spanish) proficiency
• Possess a working understanding and support of a managed care environment
• Ability to communicate effectively with all levels of employees and maintain relationships with various health plans