Internal Medicine Physician

Primary Care Physician PACE / Geriatric Medicine
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 / Medicare and Medi-Cal Participants
Care Model: Value-Based, Interdisciplinary Primary Care
Compensation:
$300-330k with the possibility of sign on bonus
Schedule
Monday-Friday
Shift Hours: 8:00 AM-5:00 PM
Regular Weekday Schedule
Community-Based Care and Home Visits
Rotating On-Call Schedule
Occasional Night and Weekend Call
On-Call Responsibilities: Telephone Coverage Only
No Hospital Rounding Responsibilities
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
Long-Term Primary Care Relationships
Clinical Responsibilities
Provide Comprehensive Primary Care Services to Older Adults
Perform In-Person Patient Assessments
Evaluate and Manage Acute and Chronic Medical Conditions
Develop Individualized Patient Care Plans
Collaborate With an Interdisciplinary Team (IDT)
Provide Holistic, Patient-Centered Medical Care
Coordinate Medical and Supportive Services
Conduct Home Visits as Required
Monitor Patient Health and Treatment Outcomes
Provide Preventive Care and Chronic Disease Management
Coordinate Discharge Planning Following Acute Care
Coordinate Short-Term and Long-Term Care Placements
Collaborate With Healthcare Professionals and Community Support Services
Participate in Interdisciplinary Care Planning
Provide Telephone-Based On-Call Support During Assigned Rotations
Maintain Accurate and Timely Clinical Documentation
Support Continuity of Care and Long-Term Patient Relationships
Required Clinical Skills
Primary Care Medicine
Geriatric Patient Management
Comprehensive Patient Assessments
Chronic Disease Management
Preventive Medicine
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
Opportunities for Medical Director Career Development
Clinical Environment / Support
Interdisciplinary Healthcare Team
Community-Based Senior Care Services
Coordinated Medical and Social Support
PACE Care Model
Collaborative Patient Care Planning
Care Coordination and Discharge Planning Support
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
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
Experience Providing Primary Care to Older Adults
Experience Managing Patients With Complex Medical Conditions
Ability to Perform Comprehensive In-Person Assessments
Experience Collaborating With Interdisciplinary Healthcare Teams
Ability to Develop and Manage Individualized Care Plans
Comfortable Providing Community-Based Care and Home Visits
Ability to Participate in Rotating Telephone On-Call Coverage
Commitment to Patient-Centered and Value-Based Care
Submission Requirements
Current Curriculum Vitae
Medical Degree and Residency Training Documentation
Active, Unrestricted State Medical License
Board Certification Status
State CDS Certification
DEA Registration
Medicare and Medi-Cal Provider Enrollment Eligibility
CPR Certification Status
First Aid Certification Status
Primary Care Clinical Experience
Geriatric Medicine Experience, if Applicable
Community-Based Healthcare Experience
Interdisciplinary Care Team Experience
Chronic Disease Management Experience
Care Coordination and Discharge Planning Experience
Availability for Monday-Friday Coverage
Confirmation of Willingness to Perform Home Visits
Confirmation of Availability for Rotating Telephone Call
Credentialing
ACGME-Accredited Residency Training Required
Active, Unrestricted State Medical License Required
Board Certification Preferred
State CDS Certification Required
DEA Registration Required
Medicare and Medi-Cal Enrollment Eligibility Required
CPR Certification Required Within 180 Days of Hire
First Aid Certification Required Within 180 Days of Hire
CPR and First Aid Certification at Hire Preferred