Internal Medicine Physician

Primary Care Physician PACE / Geriatric Medicine
Position Overview
Seeking a Primary Care Physician to provide comprehensive, community-based healthcare services to vulnerable seniors through a Program of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly (PACE).
This position focuses on delivering holistic, value-based care while supporting older adults in maintaining their independence and remaining in their homes and communities.
The physician will collaborate with an interdisciplinary team (IDT) to perform comprehensive patient assessments, develop personalized care plans, and coordinate medical services.
With a smaller patient caseload than traditional primary care settings, physicians can build meaningful, long-term patient relationships and focus on individualized healthcare needs.
Compensation:
$220K-$260K USD with the possibility of sign on bonus
Assignment Details
Provider Type: Physician (MD/DO)
Specialty: Primary Care / Internal Medicine / Family Medicine / Emergency Medicine / Geriatrics
Practice Setting: Community-Based Primary Care / PACE Program
Position Type: Full-Time
Patient Population: Seniors / Geriatric Patients
Care Model: Value-Based / Interdisciplinary Primary Care
Schedule
Workdays: Monday Friday
Shift Hours: 8:00 AM 5:00 PM
Home Visits: Included
On-Call Schedule: Rotating, a Few Nights or Weekends Per Month
Call Responsibilities: Telephone Coverage Only
Hospital Rounds: Not Required
Patient Population / Volume
Older Adult and Geriatric Patients
Medically Vulnerable Seniors
Medicare and Medi-Cal Participants
Patients With Complex Medical and Social Needs
Average Daily Patient Volume: Approximately 8 Patients
Smaller Patient Caseload to Support Personalized Care
Clinical Responsibilities
Provide Comprehensive Primary Care Services to Older Adults
Perform Comprehensive In-Person Patient Assessments
Lead and Collaborate With the Interdisciplinary Team to Develop Personalized Patient Care Plans
Provide Holistic, Patient-Centered Medical Care
Coordinate Medical and Supportive Healthcare Services
Conduct Home Visits as Required
Coordinate Discharge Planning Following Acute Care
Coordinate Short-Term and Long-Term Care Placements
Collaborate With Healthcare Professionals and Community Support Services
Support Continuity of Care and Long-Term Patient Relationships
Provide Telephone-Based On-Call Coverage During Assigned Rotations
Required Clinical Skills
Primary Care Medicine
Geriatric Patient Management
Comprehensive Patient Assessments
Individualized Care Planning
Interdisciplinary Team Collaboration
Care Coordination
Discharge Planning
Short-Term and Long-Term Care Placement Coordination
Community-Based Healthcare
Home-Based Patient Care
Value-Based Healthcare Delivery
Clinical Practice Details
Program of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly (PACE)
Community-Based Primary Care
Value-Based Healthcare Model
Interdisciplinary Team Approach
Approximately 8 Patients Per Day
Comprehensive Geriatric Care
Home Visits Included
No Hospital Rounds
Telephone-Only Rotating Call Coverage
Focus on Long-Term Patient Relationships
Clinical Environment / Support
Interdisciplinary Healthcare Team
Community-Based Senior Care Services
Coordinated Medical and Social Support
Collaborative Patient Care Planning
Value-Based Healthcare Environment
Opportunities for Medical Director Career Development
Requirements
Successful Completion of an ACGME-Accredited Residency Program Required
Specialty Training in Internal Medicine, Family Medicine, Emergency Medicine, or Geriatrics
Master's or Doctorate Degree Listed as Required
Board Certification Preferred
At Least 2 Years of Clinical Experience in the Specific Specialty Required
Active, Unrestricted State Medical License Required
State Controlled Dangerous Substances (CDS) Certification Required
DEA Registration Required
Eligibility to Enroll as a Provider for Medicare and Medi-Cal Participants Required
CPR Certification Within 180 Days of Hire Required
First Aid Certification Within 180 Days of Hire Required
CPR and First Aid Certification at Hire Preferred
Ability to Maintain CPR and First Aid Certifications
Ability to Perform Comprehensive In-Person Patient Assessments
Ability to Collaborate With Interdisciplinary Healthcare Teams
Ability to Develop and Manage Individualized Patient Care Plans
Ability to Coordinate Discharge Planning and Patient Placement
Willingness to Perform Home Visits
Ability to Participate in Rotating Telephone On-Call Coverage
Commitment to Patient-Centered and Value-Based Care
Credentialing Requirements
ACGME-Accredited Residency Training
Active, Unrestricted State Medical License
Board Certification Preferred
State CDS Certification
DEA Registration
Medicare and Medi-Cal Provider Enrollment Eligibility
CPR and First Aid Certification Within 180 Days of Hire
Vaccination Requirements
Proof of Vaccination or a Completed Vaccine Declination Form Required Before Employment
Compliance With Applicable Infection Control and Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) Standards
Compliance With Employee Vaccination Policies
Equal Employment Opportunity
The employer is committed to providing an inclusive workplace and equal employment opportunities to qualified applicants without discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, disability, veteran status, national origin, or other characteristics protected by applicable law.