Job Description

Oak Street Health is seeking a compassionate and mission-driven Primary Care Physician to join our Healthcare & Medical Services team. As a physician in our network of primary care centers for adults on Medicare, you will provide comprehensive, patient-centered care to individuals in underserved communities, with a strong emphasis on prevention, chronic disease management, and improving overall health outcomes. In this role, you will manage a panel of adult and geriatric patients, conducting routine wellness visits, acute care visits, and chronic disease follow-ups. You will take the time to build strong, trusting relationships with patients, understanding their medical, social, and behavioral health needs to develop personalized care plans. By emphasizing preventative healthcare, including screenings, vaccinations, and lifestyle counseling, you will help patients avoid unnecessary hospitalizations and maintain a higher quality of life. You will work in a collaborative, team-based environment alongside nurse practitioners, nurses, medical assistants, care managers, behavioral health specialists, and social workers. Together, you will coordinate care, close care gaps, manage transitions of care, and ensure that each patient receives holistic, integrated support. You will utilize evidence-based guidelines, value-based care principles, and population health tools to monitor and improve patient outcomes. The Primary Care Physician will review and interpret diagnostic tests, order appropriate labs and imaging, prescribe medications, and adjust treatment plans based on patients’ evolving needs and preferences. You will use electronic health records efficiently to document encounters, track quality metrics, and communicate with other members of the care team and external specialists. You will participate in case conferences, quality improvement initiatives, and practice-based learning to continuously enhance the care delivered. Oak Street Health fosters a patient-centered, inclusive, and collaborative culture. As part of this environment, you will be encouraged to innovate, share ideas, and contribute to care model improvements that better serve our Medicare population. You will educate patients and caregivers about disease management, medications, and community resources, helping to address social determinants of health that may affect patients’ well-being. This position offers the opportunity to make a meaningful impact on community health by improving access to high-quality primary care. Physicians at Oak Street Health benefit from a supportive clinical environment, manageable patient panels compared to traditional fee-for-service settings, and robust support staff to allow you to focus on direct patient care. You will also have opportunities for professional development, including mentorship, leadership pathways, and participation in clinical projects and quality initiatives. The ideal candidate is committed to health equity, comfortable working with diverse and medically complex patient populations, and motivated by outcomes rather than volume. Strong communication skills, cultural humility, and a passion for team-based care are essential. Prior experience caring for Medicare or geriatric patients in a primary care setting is highly valued, though physicians with solid primary care training and a desire to serve underserved communities are also encouraged to apply.

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