Medical Director

Primary Care Physician

Essential Job Duties:

Provide primary care and acute illness evaluation and treatment for a panel of approximately 150 participants.

Perform comprehensive assessments for participants and coordinate with the Interdisciplinary Team to develop a comprehensive care plan for each participant.

Be an engaged member of the Interdisciplinary Team, communicating participant changes, collaborating on care planning arrangements, and coordinating 24-hour care delivery.

Work collaboratively with network providers and other members of the Interdisciplinary Team to ensure effective care coordination, particularly around hospital discharge, short-term, and long-term placement.

Provide direction and guidance to Nurse Practitioners.

Oversee participants' use of medical specialists and inpatient care.

Participate in rotating night and weekend call.

Oversee all care of participants in the nursing home, providing regular visits as dictated by PACE standards and participants' needs.

Review outcome and utilization data, including adverse events, hospitalizations, and use of specialists, in collaboration with the Interdisciplinary Team to identify opportunities for improved care and operations.

Job Requirements:

Successful completion of a residency program accredited by the Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education.

Master's degree/doctorate degree.

Board Certification – Internal Medicine or Family Practice.

Board Certification – Geriatrics preferred.

Active California Physician License without restrictions.

State CDS Certification and DEA Registration.

Valid state driver's license with a clean DMV record.

Copy of recent vehicle insurance required.

Excellent clinical, organizational, and communication skills in settings with frail, elderly participants, their families, and the Interdisciplinary Team.

Current knowledge of chronic care/geriatric issues and best practices.