Primary Care Physician

Job Description

Location: El Paso, TX
Type: Permanent, Direct Placement
Compensation: $250,000 base salary + comprehensive benefits package ($30,000–$40,000 value)

Position Overview

This PACE program, a leader in Program of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly (PACE), is seeking a Primary Care Physician to join their El Paso team. This physician will serve as the primary provider for Bienvivir participants, the majority of whom are Spanish-speaking seniors. The role requires clinical excellence, compassion for frail and elderly populations, and the ability to thrive in a collaborative interdisciplinary model.

Responsibilities

• Provide primary care to PACE participants across community and institutional settings.
• Deliver routine, episodic, and urgent care.
• Conduct initial and semiannual evaluations.
• Develop and manage individualized care plans in collaboration with the interdisciplinary team.
• Partner with nurse practitioners and consulting physicians to ensure continuity of care.
• Prescribe in accordance with state and federal regulations.
• Participate in on-call rotation during holidays and as needed.
• Maintain awareness of the costs and alternatives of recommended tests/treatments.

Qualifications

• MD or DO with Board Certification or Eligibility (Family Medicine, Internal Medicine, or Geriatrics preferred).
• Experience in geriatric medicine, family practice, or internal medicine.
• Experience working in an interdisciplinary team model preferred.
• Deep understanding and appreciation of frail and elderly populations.
• Bilingual English/Spanish Required (95% of participants are Spanish-speaking).
• Active enrollment in Medicare preferred.
• Active DEA and BLS required.

Schedule

• Full-time, Monday through Friday
• Regular business hours: 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
• On-call coverage during holidays and as needed.

Compensation & Benefits

Base Salary: $250,000
Benefits valued at $30,000–$40,000 annually , including:

• Texas Medical Association (TMA) fees – $915
• CME allowance – $3,000 + 3 CME days
• Medical insurance (physician + immediate family)
• Liability/malpractice coverage
• Annual phone stipend – $600
• 22 days PTO + 11 paid holidays
• Relocation/housing support negotiable for non-local candidates

• Spanish fluency Required
• Look for candidates with PACE, geriatric, or community health experience , but family/internal med backgrounds can translate well.
• work/life balance: no nights, weekends, or regular call , only occasional holiday/on-call.