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)

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Position Overview

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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.

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Responsibilities

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

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

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

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

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• Texas Medical Association (TMA) fees – $915
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• CME allowance – $3,000 + 3 CME days
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• Medical insurance (physician + immediate family)
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• Liability/malpractice coverage
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• Annual phone stipend – $600
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• 22 days PTO + 11 paid holidays
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• Relocation/housing support negotiable for non-local candidates
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• Spanish fluency Required
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• Look for candidates with PACE, geriatric, or community health experience , but family/internal med backgrounds can translate well.
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• work/life balance: no nights, weekends, or regular call , only occasional holiday/on-call.
  
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