Psychiatry - Geriatrics Physician

Medical Director I PACE / Geriatric Medicine

Position Overview

Seeking an experienced Medical Director I to provide comprehensive, community-based healthcare services to vulnerable seniors through a Program of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly (PACE).

This position combines direct patient care with clinical leadership responsibilities, focusing on delivering holistic, value-based healthcare while supporting older adults in maintaining their independence and remaining in their homes and communities.

Under the direction of the Medical Director II, the Medical Director I will perform comprehensive patient assessments, collaborate with an interdisciplinary team (IDT) to develop individualized care plans, and oversee patient care in nursing homes and hospitals.

The physician will also provide clinical guidance to Nurse Practitioners and other interdisciplinary team members, ensuring effective care coordination and continuity of medical services.

Compensation:
$240K-$290K USD with the possibility of sign on bonus

Assignment Details

Provider Type: Physician (MD/DO)
Position Title: Medical Director I
Specialty: Internal Medicine / Family Medicine / Emergency Medicine / Geriatric Medicine
Practice Setting: Community-Based Primary Care / PACE Program
Position Type: Full-Time
Leadership Role: Medical Director / Clinical Care Coordination
Patient Population: Seniors / Geriatric Patients
Care Model: Value-Based / Interdisciplinary Primary Care
Reports To: Medical Director II

Schedule

Workdays: Monday Friday

Shift Hours: 8:00 AM 5:00 PM

Home Visits: Included

Nursing Home Visits: As Dictated by Patient Needs

Hospital-Based Care Oversight: Required

On-Call Schedule: Rotating Night and Weekend Call

Call Frequency: A Few Nights or Weekends Per Month

Care Coordination: Participation in 24-Hour Care Delivery Planning

Patient Population

Older Adult and Geriatric Patients

Medically Vulnerable Seniors

Medicare and Medi-Cal Participants

Patients With Complex Medical Conditions

Patients Requiring Chronic Disease Management

Nursing Home Residents

Patients Requiring Acute, Short-Term, or Long-Term Care

Individuals Receiving Community-Based Medical and Supportive Services

Clinical Responsibilities

Provide Comprehensive Primary Care Services to Program Participants

Perform Comprehensive In-Person Patient Assessments

Develop and Coordinate Individualized Patient Care Plans

Provide Continuous Medical Coverage to Participants

Collaborate With Community-Based Physicians and Interdisciplinary Team Members

Participate Actively in Interdisciplinary Team Meetings

Communicate Changes in Patient Conditions to the Care Team

Coordinate Medical Care Planning and Clinical Decision-Making

Oversee Patient Care in Nursing Homes and Hospitals

Coordinate Hospital Admissions and Discharges

Manage Transitions to Acute, Short-Term, and Long-Term Care Settings

Coordinate Specialist Referrals and Medical Consultations

Conduct Regular Nursing Home Visits Based on Patient Needs

Provide Clinical Guidance and Support to Nurse Practitioners

Support Other Interdisciplinary Team Members in Patient Care Delivery

Participate in Coordinating 24-Hour Patient Care Services

Maintain Continuity of Care Across Community and Institutional Settings

Clinical Leadership Responsibilities

Provide Clinical Leadership Within the PACE Program

Support the Development of a Collaborative Healthcare Team

Provide Direction and Guidance to Nurse Practitioners

Support Interdisciplinary Team Members in Clinical Decision-Making

Oversee Medical Care Coordination Across Nursing Homes and Hospitals

Ensure Effective Communication Between Healthcare Providers

Promote Patient-Centered and Value-Based Care Practices

Support Consistent Clinical Standards and Quality Patient Outcomes

Collaborate With the Medical Director II on Patient Care Oversight

Assist in Building and Maintaining a Strong Clinical Team

Required Clinical Skills

Primary Care Medicine

Geriatric Patient Management

Comprehensive Patient Assessments

Chronic Disease Management

Individualized Care Planning

Interdisciplinary Team Collaboration

Clinical Leadership

Care Coordination

Hospital Admission and Discharge Coordination

Nursing Home Patient Management

Acute and Long-Term Care Transitions

Specialist Referral Coordination

Nurse Practitioner Clinical Guidance

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

Comprehensive Geriatric Care

Medical Director I Leadership Responsibilities

Direct Patient Care and Clinical Oversight

Nursing Home and Hospital Patient Care Oversight

Home Visits Included

Rotating Night and Weekend Call

24-Hour Care Coordination

Focus on Long-Term Patient Relationships

Clinical Environment / Support

Medical Director II Oversight

Interdisciplinary Healthcare Team

Community-Based Physicians

Nurse Practitioners

Other Clinical and Support Staff

Community-Based Senior Care Services

Nursing Home and Hospital Care Coordination

Coordinated Medical and Supportive Care Programs

Collaborative Patient Care Planning

Requirements

Successful Completion of an ACGME-Accredited Residency Program Required

Master's or Doctorate Degree Listed as Required

Board Certification in Internal Medicine, Family Medicine, or Emergency Medicine Required

Geriatric Medicine Training or Specialization Preferred

At Least 2 Years of Clinical Experience in the Specialty Required

Active, Unrestricted State Physician License Required

State Controlled Dangerous Substances (CDS) Certification Required

DEA Registration Required

Current Enrollment or Eligibility for Enrollment to Provide Services to Medicare and Medi-Cal Participants Required

Current Knowledge of Chronic Care Management and Geriatric Healthcare Best Practices Preferred

Ability to Perform Comprehensive In-Person Patient Assessments

Ability to Develop and Coordinate Individualized Patient Care Plans

Ability to Provide Clinical Direction and Support to Nurse Practitioners

Experience With Interdisciplinary Healthcare Teams

Ability to Coordinate Hospital Admissions and Discharges

Ability to Oversee Patient Care in Nursing Homes and Hospitals

Ability to Coordinate Specialist Referrals and Care Transitions

Willingness to Perform Home and Nursing Home Visits

Willingness and Ability to Participate in Rotating Night and Weekend Call Required

Strong Clinical Leadership, Communication, and Collaboration Skills

Commitment to Patient-Centered and Value-Based Care

Credentialing Requirements

ACGME-Accredited Residency Training

Board Certification in Internal Medicine, Family Medicine, or Emergency Medicine

Active, Unrestricted State Physician License

State CDS Certification

DEA Registration

Medicare and Medi-Cal Provider Enrollment or Eligibility

Minimum 2 Years of Clinical Experience in the Specialty

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.