Locum Physician (MD/DO) - Family Practice in San Bernardino, CA

Doctor of Medicine | Family Practice
Location: San Bernardino, CA
Employer: WhiteCoat Locums
Pay: Competitive weekly pay (inquire for details)
Start Date: ASAP

About the Position

Medical Director I - PACE / Geriatric Medicine

Position Overview


Seeking an experienced Medical Director I to provide comprehensive, community-based healthcare services to vulnerable seniors through a Program of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly (PACE).


This full-time position combines direct patient care with clinical leadership responsibilities, focusing on delivering holistic, value-based healthcare while supporting older adults in maintaining their independence and remaining in their homes and communities.


Under the direction of the Medical Director II, the Medical Director I will perform comprehensive patient assessments, collaborate with an interdisciplinary team (IDT) to develop individualized care plans, and oversee patient care in nursing homes and hospitals.


The physician will also provide clinical guidance to Nurse Practitioners and other interdisciplinary team members, ensuring effective care coordination and continuity of medical services.

Assignment Details

• Provider Type: Physician (MD/DO)
• Position Title: Medical Director I
• Specialty: Internal Medicine / Family Medicine / Emergency Medicine / Geriatric Medicine
• Practice Setting: Community-Based Primary Care / PACE Program
• Position Type: Full-Time
• Leadership Role: Medical Director / Clinical Care Coordination
• Patient Population: Seniors / Geriatric Patients
• Care Model: Value-Based / Interdisciplinary Primary Care
• Reports To: Medical Director II

Schedule

• Workdays: Monday-Friday
• Shift Hours: 8:00 AM-5:00 PM
• Home Visits: Included
• Nursing Home Visits: As Dictated by Patient Needs
• Hospital-Based Care Oversight: Required
• On-Call Schedule: Rotating Night and Weekend Call
• Call Frequency: A Few Nights or Weekends Per Month
• Care Coordination: Participation in 24-Hour Care Delivery Planning

Patient Population

• Older Adult and Geriatric Patients
• Medically Vulnerable Seniors
• Medicare and Medi-Cal Participants
• Patients With Complex Medical Conditions
• Patients Requiring Chronic Disease Management
• Nursing Home Residents
• Patients Requiring Acute, Short-Term, or Long-Term Care
• Individuals Receiving Community-Based Medical and Supportive Services

Clinical Responsibilities

• Provide Comprehensive Primary Care Services to Program Participants
• Perform Comprehensive In-Person Patient Assessments
• Develop and Coordinate Individualized Patient Care Plans
• Provide Continuous Medical Coverage to Participants
• Collaborate With Community-Based Physicians and Interdisciplinary Team Members
• Participate Actively in Interdisciplinary Team Meetings
• Communicate Changes in Patient Conditions to the Care Team
• Coordinate Medical Care Planning and Clinical Decision-Making
• Oversee Patient Care in Nursing Homes and Hospitals
• Coordinate Hospital Admissions and Discharges
• Manage Transitions to Acute, Short-Term, and Long-Term Care Settings
• Coordinate Specialist Referrals and Medical Consultations
• Conduct Regular Nursing Home Visits Based on Patient Needs
• Provide Clinical Guidance and Support to Nurse Practitioners
• Support Other Interdisciplinary Team Members in Patient Care Delivery
• Participate in Coordinating 24-Hour Patient Care Services
• Maintain Continuity of Care Across Community and Institutional Settings

Clinical Leadership Responsibilities

• Provide Clinical Leadership Within the PACE Program
• Support the Development of a Collaborative Healthcare Team
• Provide Direction and Guidance to Nurse Practitioners
• Support Interdisciplinary Team Members in Clinical Decision-Making
• Oversee Medical Care Coordination Across Nursing Homes and Hospitals
• Ensure Effective Communication Between Healthcare Providers
• Promote Patient-Centered and Value-Based Care Practices
• Support Consistent Clinical Standards and Quality Patient Outcomes
• Collaborate With the Medical Director II on Patient Care Oversight
• Assist in Building and Maintaining a Strong Clinical Team

Required Clinical Skills

• Primary Care Medicine
• Geriatric Patient Management
• Comprehensive Patient Assessments
• Chronic Disease Management
• Individualized Care Planning
• Interdisciplinary Team Collaboration
• Clinical Leadership
• Care Coordination
• Hospital Admission and Discharge Coordination
• Nursing Home Patient Management
• Acute and Long-Term Care Transitions
• Specialist Referral Coordination
• Nurse Practitioner Clinical Guidance
• 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
• Comprehensive Geriatric Care
• Medical Director I Leadership Responsibilities
• Direct Patient Care and Clinical Oversight
• Nursing Home and Hospital Patient Care Oversight
• Home Visits Included
• Rotating Night and Weekend Call
• 24-Hour Care Coordination
• Focus on Long-Term Patient Relationships

Clinical Environment / Support

• Medical Director II Oversight
• Interdisciplinary Healthcare Team
• Community-Based Physicians
• Nurse Practitioners
• Other Clinical and Support Staff
• Community-Based Senior Care Services
• Nursing Home and Hospital Care Coordination
• Coordinated Medical and Supportive Care Programs
• Collaborative Patient Care Planning

Requirements

• Successful Completion of an ACGME-Accredited Residency Program - Required
• Master's or Doctorate Degree - Listed as Required
• Board Certification in Internal Medicine, Family Medicine, or Emergency Medicine - Required
• Geriatric Medicine Training or Specialization - Preferred
• At Least 2 Years of Clinical Experience in the Specialty - Required
• Active, Unrestricted State Physician License - Required
• State Controlled Dangerous Substances (CDS) Certification - Required
• DEA Registration - Required
• Current Enrollment or Eligibility for Enrollment to Provide Services to Medicare and Medi-Cal Participants - Required
• Current Knowledge of Chronic Care Management and Geriatric Healthcare Best Practices - Preferred
• Ability to Perform Comprehensive In-Person Patient Assessments
• Ability to Develop and Coordinate Individualized Patient Care Plans
• Ability to Provide Clinical Direction and Support to Nurse Practitioners
• Experience With Interdisciplinary Healthcare Teams
• Ability to Coordinate Hospital Admissions and Discharges
• Ability to Oversee Patient Care in Nursing Homes and Hospitals
• Ability to Coordinate Specialist Referrals and Care Transitions
• Willingness to Perform Home and Nursing Home Visits
• Willingness and Ability to Participate in Rotating Night and Weekend Call - Required
• Strong Clinical Leadership, Communication, and Collaboration Skills
• Commitment to Patient-Centered and Value-Based Care

Credentialing Requirements

• ACGME-Accredited Residency Training
• Board Certification in Internal Medicine, Family Medicine, or Emergency Medicine
• Active, Unrestricted State Physician License
• State CDS Certification
• DEA Registration
• Medicare and Medi-Cal Provider Enrollment or Eligibility
• Minimum 2 Years of Clinical Experience in the Specialty

Vaccination Requirements

• Proof of Vaccination or a Completed Vaccine Declination Form Required Before Employment
• Compliance With Applicable Infection Control and Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) Standards
• Compliance With Employee Vaccination Policies

Equal Employment Opportunity


The employer is committed to providing an inclusive workplace and equal employment opportunities to qualified applicants without discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, disability, veteran status, national origin, or other characteristics protected by applicable law.