Extensivist

Company: Lexington Clinic
Location: Lexington
Posted on: January 6, 2026

Job Description:

Seeking Primary Care Physician for Newly Created Medicare High Risk Enhanced Care Clinic/ Extensivist Clinic Lexington Clinic is seeking an Internal Medicine, Family Medicine or Med/Ped physician to join our brand-new Enhanced Care Clinic in Lexington, Kentucky . This is an outpatient-only opportunity. This is an exciting time to join a well-established multi-specialty group poised for growth and expansion. We take pride in providing the highest quality patient care in an easygoing and collaborative environment. Job Details: Care Coordination: Extensivists act as central points of contact, coordinating care between primary care providers, specialists, social workers, and care coordinators. Outpatient Management: They provide intensive outpatient treatments, including some hospital-level services like IV medications, in settings outside of the hospital. Transition Management: A key focus is managing the patient's transition from hospital to home, aiming to prevent setbacks and reduce the risk of readmission. Comprehensive Assessment: They assess a patient's complex medical needs, including psychosocial factors and social determinants of health, to develop a unified care plan Support System: They work with a patient's family and their support system to provide resources and ensure continuous care after discharge. Why they are important: Complex Care for Complex Patients: Extensivists are vital for managing chronic and multiple interrelated conditions that put patients at higher risk for poor health outcomes. Reduced Hospitalization: By providing intensive, coordinated outpatient care, they can significantly reduce the need for hospital admissions and readmissions. Improved Quality of Life: Their comprehensive, wraparound approach helps patients stay home and improve their overall quality of life. Value-Based Care: The extensivist model aligns with value-based care initiatives that aim to reduce costs and improve patient outcomes by providing hospital-level care in a more cost-effective outpatient setting. Why Join Us? Be a key leader in a progressive, community-focused healthcare system. Opportunity to shape clinical services and positively impact patient care. Collaborate with a collegial team of dedicated healthcare professionals. Partnership Opportunity in 100% physician owned practice $225,000 Sign-on bonus mbarker@lexclin.com

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