Value-Based Care Physician, Tidewater, Virginia

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In the Norfolk/Portsmouth, Virginia areas also known as Tidewater, you have the unique opportunity to build a rewarding career in a value-based primary care setting, focusing on the health and well-being of our Medicare and underserved populations while enjoying the beautiful beaches and exquisite culinary scene. When working at Oak Street Health, we package your career as more than just a job. We promote healthy work-life balances, schedule flexibility, while also supporting your role to be one built in medical expertise and compassion for the community you serve. 

We know how important it is to love not only where you work but where you live. At OSH, we understand the value of living in a safe environment that allows the freedom of exploring historical attractions such as Jamestown and YorkTown Battlefield, experiencing cultural opportunities, and an endless amount of outdoor activities like fishing, jet skiing, and boat tours in the Virginia Beach area. 

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For our patients, however, Tidewater is a region with distinct healthcare challenges, and we are seeking a physician who is passionate about closing the gap in healthcare disparities. By joining our team, you will be on the front lines of a transformative movement in healthcare, providing high-quality, patient-centered care that emphasizes long-term health outcomes over volume.

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Why is this a compelling opportunity for a dedicated physician?

• Be the Change You Want to See in Medicine: Step away from the transactional nature of fee-for-service as we allow your focus to be on providing comprehensive, preventative care that keeps our community members healthy and out of the hospital.
• Serve a Grateful Patient Population: The Medicare patients in our community are deeply appreciative of dedicated physicians. You will have the chance to become a trusted advocate for their health, navigating them through the complexities of the healthcare system and improving their quality of life.
• Address a Critical Need: Tidewater is a designated Health Professional Shortage Area, meaning your presence will have an immediate and significant impact. You won't just be filling a role; you'll be answering a call for a community in need of dedicated medical professionals.

If you are a physician who is looking for a role where you can truly see the positive impact of your work every day while also being able to explore the culture, music, food, nature scenes once your workday is concluded, we invite you to explore this opportunity to build a meaningful career in the Tidewater, Virginia area. Join us in making a difference where it matters most.

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Responsibilities:

• Assess and diagnose patients at our local clinics
• Oversee, direct, and administer primary care
• Prescribe and administer pharmaceutical treatments and medication
• Maintain Patient Electronic Medical Record data via canopy and greenway
• Collaborate with regional and central leadership to meet health quality goals
• Work with Practice Managers to direct and manage the center care team
• Other duties as assigned

What does being “Oaky” look like?

• Radiating positive energy
• Assuming good intentions
• Creating an unmatched patient experience
• Driving clinical excellence
• Taking ownership and delivering results
• Being relentlessly determined

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About Oak Street Health

Oak Street Health is a network of value-based primary care centers serving older adults on Medicare. Since 2012, we’ve been rebuilding healthcare to focus on personalized preventive care. Our value-based care model enables doctors to spend more time on what matters most: building meaningful relationships with patients. Each provider works closely with a care team that includes social workers, mental health professionals, and others to support every part of a patient’s health. Now part of CVS Health®, Oak Street Health is expanding access to high-quality primary care in the communities that need it most. We currently operate more than 230 centers across 27 states and are the only primary care provider to carry the AARP name. Learn more at oakstreethealth.com