Primary Care Physician, Pod Leader

Full-Time | $275,246–$330,595 Base + Quarterly Bonus | Relocation Assistance Available

Make a Difference Without the Traditional Primary Care Grind

Are you a Primary Care Physician who wants to spend more meaningful time with patients instead of managing an overwhelming patient volume or making hospital rounds?

This is an opportunity to provide comprehensive, community-based care to vulnerable seniors through a mission-driven PACE program.

You'll work with a multidisciplinary team to deliver personalized, whole-person care while building meaningful long-term relationships with your patients.

With an average of approximately 8 patients per day and no hospital rounds , this role gives you the opportunity to focus on quality rather than simply volume.

What Makes This Opportunity Stand Out?

$275,246–$330,595 base salary + quarterly bonus

Monday–Friday, 8 AM–5 PM

‍⚕️ Approximately 8 patients per day

No hospital rounds

Home visits included

Opportunity to progress toward Medical Director

Relocation assistance available

Rotating phone-only on-call schedule

Comprehensive Physician Benefits

• $275,246–$330,595 base compensation
• Quarterly bonus opportunity
• 17 days PTO
• 6 sick days
• 12 paid holidays
• Medical, dental and vision insurance
• 401(k) savings plan with employer match
• CME reimbursement
• Malpractice insurance and tail coverage
• Relocation assistance
• Career advancement opportunities
• Potential pathway to a Medical Director position

Your Schedule

You'll generally work:

Monday–Friday | 8:00 AM–5:00 PM

The position includes home visits and a rotating phone-only on-call schedule, typically involving a few nights or weekends per month.

There are no hospital rounds , allowing you to concentrate on comprehensive primary care.

What You'll Do

As a Primary Care Physician, you'll:

• Conduct comprehensive in-person assessments of PACE participants.
• Develop personalized care plans in partnership with the interdisciplinary team (IDT).
• Collaborate with nurses, social workers and other healthcare professionals.
• Coordinate acute, short-term and long-term care placements and discharges.
• Provide comprehensive primary care for senior patients.
• Participate in home visits.
• Help coordinate the patient's overall medical care and long-term needs.
• Work collaboratively to improve patient outcomes and quality of life.

Who We're Looking For

We're seeking physicians with backgrounds in:

• Internal Medicine
• Family Medicine
• Geriatrics
• Emergency Medicine

The ideal candidate has 2–5 years of primary care experience , preferably involving geriatric or senior populations.

Experience working within an Interdisciplinary Team (IDT) is highly relevant.

Experience leading or supervising Nurse Practitioners or Physician Assistants is also valuable.

Required Qualifications

• Successful completion of an ACGME-accredited residency program
• Master's or Doctorate degree
• Active, unrestricted state physician license
• State CDS certification
• DEA registration
• Eligibility to enroll as a provider serving Medicare and Medi-Cal participants
• CPR and First Aid certification, or ability to obtain certification within 180 days of hire

Board certification is preferred.

This Could Be a Great Fit If You Want To...

✓ See fewer patients and spend more time with each one

✓ Build long-term relationships with senior patients

✓ Work Monday through Friday

✓ Avoid hospital rounds

✓ Practice comprehensive, value-based medicine

✓ Work alongside an interdisciplinary healthcare team

✓ Have opportunities for future medical leadership

✓ Make a meaningful difference in the lives of vulnerable seniors

About the Organization

This is a mission-driven, value-based healthcare organization focused on helping seniors thrive and live longer with greater connection, vitality and meaning.

The organization operates within the PACE model, bringing together an interdisciplinary team to provide comprehensive care designed around the individual needs of each participant.