Primary Care Provider - MD or DO

Join a Team That Puts YOU First! At Southwestern Palliative Care & Hospice, we do things differently. Our philosophy is simple: our team comes first. When you feel supported, empowered, and valued, you deliver the kind of care that changes lives. That’s why we invest in your growth from day one, through mentorship, ongoing education, and a culture that encourages intelligent risk-taking and innovation. If you’re passionate about making a difference and want a career that grows with you, SWPCH is the place to be!

As the Primary Care Physician, you will provide comprehensive medical care to patients, including diagnosis and treatment of acute and chronic conditions, delivering preventive care, and collaborating with interdisciplinary care teams to ensure excellent patient outcomes.

Our Commitment To You

• Meaningful work that positively impacts patients and families.
• Supportive and collaborative clinical environment.
• Opportunity to build long-term patient relationships.
• Professional growth and continuing education opportunities.
• Flexible mix of in-person and telehealth care.

Your Impact

Clinical Responsibilities

• See approximately 16 patients per day.
• Evaluate, diagnose, and treat acute and chronic medical conditions through in-person and telehealth visits.
• Obtain patient histories, perform assessments, develop treatment plans, and prescribe medications as appropriate.
• Deliver preventive, routine, and urgent care services following evidence-based best practices.
• Utilize sound clinical judgment and critical thinking in all patient care decisions.
• Provide patient and caregiver education regarding diagnoses, treatment plans, medications, and ongoing health management.
• Monitor patient progress and modify care plans as needed to support optimal outcomes.
• Ensure compliance with Arizona standards governing the practice of medicine.

Patient Care & Documentation

• Maintain accurate, timely, and complete documentation within the electronic medical record (EMR).
• Complete and sign all patient notes within 7 days of the patient visit.
• Protect patient privacy and maintain strict confidentiality in accordance with HIPAA guidelines.
• Uphold exceptional standards of customer service and patient satisfaction.

Collaboration & Teamwork

• Partner closely with physicians, advanced practice providers, nursing staff, care coordinators, and other healthcare professionals.
• Collaborate with assisted living facilities (ALFs), skilled nursing facilities (SNFs), home health agencies, hospice partners, patient families, and community organizations.
• Participate in interdisciplinary care planning and case discussions as needed.
• Represent the organization with professionalism, integrity, and a positive attitude.
• Participate in an on-call rotation as required.

Leadership

• Maintain high standards of professionalism, accountability, and dependability.
• Effectively prioritize workload and manage time to maximize productivity and patient care.
• Participate in continuing medical education (CME) and professional development activities.
• Support a culture of teamwork, humility, continuous improvement, and excellence.
• Follow all workplace safety protocols, including the appropriate use of PPE.

Requirements

• Doctor of Medicine (MD) or Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO) degree from an accredited institution.
• Active and unrestricted Arizona physician license (or eligibility to obtain licensure).
• Current DEA registration and prescriptive authority.
• Prior experience in primary care, family medicine, internal medicine, geriatric care, or value-based care settings.
• Strong clinical assessment, diagnostic, and treatment planning skills.
• Experience providing telehealth services preferred, but not required.
• Knowledge of HIPAA, OSHA, and applicable federal and state healthcare regulations.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work effectively with patients, families, providers, and community partners.
• Bilingual language skills (Spanish) are a plus.

Benefits

• Medical / Dental / Vision Insurance
• Paid Time Off
• 401(k) matching
• Employee Assistance Program
• FSA / HSA
• Life Insurance
• Pet Insurance
• Employee Referral Program

The employer for this position is stated in the job posting. The Pennant Group, Inc. is a holding company of independent operating subsidiaries that provide healthcare services through home health and hospice agencies and senior living communities located throughout the US. Each of these businesses is operated by a separate, independent operating subsidiary that has its own management, employees and assets. More information about The Pennant Group, Inc. is available at http://www.pennantgroup.com.