Locum Physician (MD/DO) - Family Practice in Long Beach, CA

Doctor of Medicine | Family Practice
Location: Long Beach, CA
Employer: WhiteCoat Locums
Pay: Competitive weekly pay (inquire for details)
Start Date: ASAP

About the Position

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 full-time 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.

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.