"Medical Director I PACE / Geriatric MedicinePosition OverviewSeeking an experienced Medical Director I to provide comprehensive, community-based healthcare services to seniors through a Program of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly (PACE).This full-time position combines direct patient care with clinical leadership, focusing on value-based healthcare, chronic disease management, and helping older adults maintain independence.Reporting to the Medical Director II, the physician will conduct patient assessments, coordinate individualized care plans, oversee care across multiple settings, and provide clinical guidance to Nurse Practitioners and interdisciplinary team members.Assignment DetailsPosition: Medical Director IProvider Type: Physician (MD/DO)Specialty: Internal Medicine / Family Medicine / Emergency Medicine / Geriatric MedicineEmployment Type: Full-TimeSetting: Community-Based Primary Care / PACEPatient Population: Seniors / Geriatric PatientsCare Model: Value-Based / InterdisciplinaryReports To: Medical Director IIScheduleWorkdays: MondayFridayHours: 8:00 AM5:00 PMHome Visits: RequiredNursing Home Visits: Based on Patient NeedsHospital Care Oversight: RequiredOn-Call: Rotating Nights and WeekendsCall Frequency: A Few Nights or Weekends MonthlyCare Coordination: Participation in 24-Hour Care PlanningPatient PopulationOlder Adults and Medically Vulnerable SeniorsMedicare and Medi-Cal ParticipantsPatients With Complex Chronic ConditionsNursing Home ResidentsPatients Requiring Acute or Long-Term CareIndividuals Receiving Community-Based Support ServicesClinical ResponsibilitiesProvide comprehensive primary care to PACE participants.Conduct in-person patient assessments.Develop individualized treatment and care plans.Manage chronic diseases and complex geriatric conditions.Participate in interdisciplinary team meetings.Coordinate care with physicians and healthcare professionals.Oversee patient care in nursing homes and hospitals.Coordinate hospital admissions, discharges, and care transitions.Arrange specialist referrals and consultations.Conduct home and nursing home visits as needed.Provide clinical guidance to Nurse Practitioners.Maintain continuity of care across healthcare settings.Participate in 24-hour patient care coordination.Clinical Leadership ResponsibilitiesProvide clinical leadership within the PACE program.Support interdisciplinary collaboration and care planning.Guide Nurse Practitioners in clinical decision-making.Oversee medical care coordination across healthcare settings.Promote patient-centered, value-based healthcare.Maintain clinical standards and quality outcomes.Collaborate with the Medical Director II on patient care oversight.Support development of an effective clinical team.Required Clinical SkillsPrimary Care and Geriatric MedicineComprehensive Patient AssessmentsChronic Disease ManagementIndividualized Care PlanningInterdisciplinary Team CollaborationClinical LeadershipHospital Admission and Discharge CoordinationNursing Home Patient ManagementAcute and Long-Term Care TransitionsSpecialist Referral CoordinationNurse Practitioner Clinical GuidanceCommunity-Based and Home-Based HealthcareClinical Environment and SupportPACE Community-Based Healthcare ProgramInterdisciplinary Healthcare TeamMedical Director II OversightNurse Practitioners and Community PhysiciansClinical and Support StaffNursing Home and Hospital Care CoordinationCoordinated Medical and Supportive ServicesRequirementsCompletion 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.At least 2 years of clinical experience in the applicable specialty required.Geriatric Medicine training or specialization preferred.Active, unrestricted state medical license required.State Controlled Dangerous Substances (CDS) Certification required.Active DEA Registration required.Medicare and Medi-Cal provider enrollment or eligibility required.Experience managing chronic conditions and geriatric patients.Experience working with interdisciplinary healthcare teams.Ability to provide clinical guidance to Nurse Practitioners.Experience coordinating hospital admissions, discharges, and referrals.Willingness to perform home and nursing home visits.Availability for rotating night and weekend call required.Strong clinical leadership and communication skills.Commitment to patient-centered and value-based care.Credentialing and ComplianceACGME-Accredited Residency TrainingApplicable Board CertificationActive State Medical LicenseState CDS CertificationActive DEA RegistrationMedicare and Medi-Cal Enrollment or EligibilityMinimum 2 Years of Relevant Clinical ExperienceProof of Vaccination or Completed Vaccine Declination FormCompliance With Infection Control and PPE PoliciesEqual Employment OpportunityThe employer provides equal employment opportunities to qualified applicants without discrimination based on legally protected characteristics."
