Adult Complex Care Physician; FM/IM/Geriatrics Mohawk Clinic - Springfield
Listed on 2026-09-05
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Doctor/Physician
Geriatrician, Internal Medicine Physician, Primary Care Physician
Oregon Medical Group, part of the Optum family of businesses, is seeking an Internal Medicine, Geriatric Medicine, or Family Medicine Physician to join our Complex Care Clinic team in Springfield, OR. Optum is a clinician-led care organization that is changing the way clinicians work and live.?
This is an exciting opportunity to help shape a developing outpatient program dedicated to caring for older adults with complex medical needs. Located at Mohawk Medical Clinic, the Complex Care Clinic provides enhanced, team-based support for high-risk patients who need more intensive care coordination and medical management than traditional primary care can offer.
Whether patients are recovering from hospitalization, navigating multiple chronic conditions, managing dementia, or facing functional decline, you'll have the time, resources, and interdisciplinary support needed to make a meaningful impact on their health, independence, and quality of life.
Build Something Meaningful
The Complex Care Clinic launched in 2026 and continues to grow as a specialized resource for older adults and medically complex patients. This is an opportunity to help shape the future of the program alongside an experienced physician leader and an engaged interdisciplinary team.
Practice Medicine the Way You Envisioned
* Focus on medically complex older adults rather than high-volume primary care
* Longer appointment times allow for thoughtful, comprehensive care
* Manage a smaller patient panel
* Average of 16 patients per day
* Dedicated support for care coordination, medication management, and transitions of care
* Opportunity to develop expertise in complex chronic disease management, dementia care, and geriatric syndromes
Work-Life Balance
* Four-day work week
* No inpatient responsibilities
* Minimal after-hours burden
* No traditional call requirement
* Epic EMR with DAX AI-powered documentation support
Position Highlights:
Clinical Care
* Provide comprehensive geriatric assessments across medical, functional, cognitive, psychological, and social domains
* Diagnose and manage complex, multi-morbid conditions commonly seen in older adults
* Lead care for patients with frailty, dementia, falls, mobility limitations, polypharmacy, and chronic disease burden
* Develop individualized care plans aligned with patient goals and values
* Conduct medication reconciliation and deprescribing initiatives focused on safety and improved outcomes
* Facilitate advance care planning and goals-of-care conversations
* Coordinate transitions of care following hospitalization, skilled nursing facility stays, and other acute care episodes
* Collaborate with caregivers and families to support long-term health and independence
Interdisciplinary Team Collaboration
* Collaborate closely with nurses, social workers, pharmacists, care managers, therapists, and behavioral health providers
* Participate in interdisciplinary case conferences and care planning meetings
* Provide clinical consultation and leadership to team members managing complex patients
Care Coordination & Systems-Based Practice
* Collaborate with primary care providers and specialists to reduce fragmentation of care
* Utilize population health tools to proactively manage high-risk patients
* Support efforts to reduce avoidable admissions and emergency department utilization
* Promote evidence-based approaches to complex geriatric care
* Help advance dementia care and innovative models for older adult health management
Compensation & Benefits Highlights:
* Competitive compensation with productivity and quality incentive opportunities
* Sign-on bonus or student loan repayment options
* Eligible 2027 residents may participate in the Optum Physician Pathways Program, offering paid mentorship, professional development, and a seamless transition to practice
* Quarterly RVU bonus opportunities
* Comprehensive relocation assistance
* Leadership development pathways
* CME reimbursement and dedicated CME time
* Paid licensure renewals
* Malpractice coverage
* Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision benefits
* Employee wellness programs
Mohawk Medical Clinic is home to Oregon Medical Group's growing Complex Care Clinic, a unique…
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