Primary Care Physician

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Job Summary

Our client is seeking a Primary Care Physician to provide comprehensive coordinated medical care within the PACE benefit framework. The role involves conducting assessments, collaborating with an interdisciplinary team, updating care plans, and providing primary care treatment to program participants.

Responsibilities / Job Duties

• Provides comprehensive coordinated medical care as guided by the PACE benefit.
• Conducts comprehensive initial, 6 month, annual, and periodic assessments of program participants.
• Participates with interdisciplinary team in development and implementation of participants' care plans.
• Reviews and signs care plans every 6 months.
• Collaborates with and supervises nurse practitioners and physician assistants as appropriate.
• Updates care plans per policies and procedures as new problems arise.
• Participates in IDT discussions, care conferences, and family meetings as needed.
• Provides primary care assessment and treatment to program participants.
• Oversees and orders most diagnostic tests and medications.
• Coordinates care of hospitalized participants with hospitalist physicians.
• Guides appropriate use of hospital and emergency department services and coordinates discharge.
• Assists with clinic and administrative staff to keep clinic function smooth and efficient.
• Maintains safe working environment and confidentiality of procedures.

Minimum Education and Experience Qualification Requirements

Education

• Physician holding an M.D. degree and a current, unrestricted license to practice medicine in California.
• Formal training in Internal Medicine or Family Practice to meet requirements for board certification.
• Current certification in Basic Life Support.

Qualifications

• 1+ years experience working with geriatrics.
• Interest in working with the frail/elderly.
• Drug Enforcement Agency Certificate or ability to obtain upon job offer.
• PACE experience (Preferred).

Schedule / Shift

M-F 8am-5:30pm

Benefits

• Paid Sick Leave (Medix provides paid sick leave according to state and local sick leave ordinances).
• Health Benefits / Dental / Vision (Medix offers 6 different health plans: 3 Major Medical Plans, 2 Fixed Indemnity Plans (Standard and Preferred), and 1 Minimum Essential Coverage (MEC) Plan. Eligibility for health benefits is based on verifying that an average of 30 hours per week during the first 4 weeks of the work assignment has been met. If you meet eligibility requirements and take action to enroll, you will be covered no earlier than 60 days into your assignment, depending on plan selection(s)).
• 401k (Eligible on the first 401k open enrollment date following 6 consecutive months on assignment. 401k Open Enrollment dates are 1/1, 4/1, 7/1, and 10/1).
• Short Term Disability Insurance.
• Term Life Insurance Plan.

Required Employment / Compliance Language

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status.

* We will consider for employment all qualified Applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable federal, state, and local laws, including the City of Los Angeles' Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance (FCIHO), Los Angeles Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers (ULAC), The San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance (FCO), and the California Fair Chance Act (CFCA).


Medix Overview:

With over 20 years of experience connecting organizations with highly qualified professionals, Medix is a leading provider of workforce solutions for clients and candidates across the healthcare, scientific, technology, and government industries. Through our core purpose of positively impacting lives, we're dedicated to creating opportunities for job seekers at some of the nation's top companies. As an award-winning career partner, Medix is committed to helping talent find fulfilling and meaningful work because our mission is to help you achieve yours.

* As a job position within our Allied division, a successful completion of a background check may be required as a condition of employment. This requirement is directly related to essential job functions including but not limited to: providing direct patient care, accessing medical and confidential records, accessing and administering prescription medication or other drugs, working within a clinical setting, handling sharp instruments, conducting medical procedures, and working within departments that care for vulnerable populations, such as, minors, elderly and those with physical or mental disabilities. Due to these job duties, this position has a significant impact on the business operations and reputation, as well as the safety and well-being of individuals who may be cared for as part of the job position or who may interact with staff or clients.