"Primary Care Physician PACE / Geriatric MedicinePosition OverviewSeeking a Primary Care Physician to provide comprehensive, community-based healthcare services to vulnerable seniors through a Program of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly (PACE).This position focuses on delivering holistic, value-based care while supporting older adults in maintaining their independence and remaining in their homes and communities.The physician will collaborate with an interdisciplinary team (IDT) to perform comprehensive patient assessments, develop personalized care plans, and coordinate medical services.With a smaller patient caseload than traditional primary care settings, physicians can build meaningful, long-term patient relationships and focus on individualized healthcare needs.Compensation: $240K-$290K USD with the possibility of sign on bonusAssignment DetailsProvider Type: Physician (MD/DO)Specialty: Primary Care / Internal Medicine / Family Medicine / Emergency Medicine / GeriatricsPractice Setting: Community-Based Primary Care / PACE ProgramPosition Type: Full-TimePatient Population: Seniors / Geriatric PatientsCare Model: Value-Based / Interdisciplinary Primary CareScheduleWorkdays: MondayFridayShift Hours: 8:00 AM5:00 PMHome Visits: IncludedOn-Call Schedule: Rotating, a Few Nights or Weekends Per MonthCall Responsibilities: Telephone Coverage OnlyHospital Rounds: Not RequiredPatient Population / VolumeOlder Adult and Geriatric PatientsMedically Vulnerable SeniorsMedicare and Medi-Cal ParticipantsPatients With Complex Medical and Social NeedsAverage Daily Patient Volume: Approximately 8 PatientsSmaller Patient Caseload to Support Personalized CareClinical ResponsibilitiesProvide Comprehensive Primary Care Services to Older AdultsPerform Comprehensive In-Person Patient AssessmentsLead and Collaborate With the Interdisciplinary Team to Develop Personalized Patient Care PlansProvide Holistic, Patient-Centered Medical CareCoordinate Medical and Supportive Healthcare ServicesConduct Home Visits as RequiredCoordinate Discharge Planning Following Acute CareCoordinate Short-Term and Long-Term Care PlacementsCollaborate With Healthcare Professionals and Community Support ServicesSupport Continuity of Care and Long-Term Patient RelationshipsProvide Telephone-Based On-Call Coverage During Assigned RotationsRequired Clinical SkillsPrimary Care MedicineGeriatric Patient ManagementComprehensive Patient AssessmentsIndividualized Care PlanningInterdisciplinary Team CollaborationCare CoordinationDischarge PlanningShort-Term and Long-Term Care Placement CoordinationCommunity-Based HealthcareHome-Based Patient CareValue-Based Healthcare DeliveryClinical Practice DetailsProgram of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly (PACE)Community-Based Primary CareValue-Based Healthcare ModelInterdisciplinary Team ApproachApproximately 8 Patients Per DayComprehensive Geriatric CareHome Visits IncludedNo Hospital RoundsTelephone-Only Rotating Call CoverageFocus on Long-Term Patient RelationshipsClinical Environment / SupportInterdisciplinary Healthcare TeamCommunity-Based Senior Care ServicesCoordinated Medical and Social SupportCollaborative Patient Care PlanningValue-Based Healthcare EnvironmentOpportunities for Medical Director Career DevelopmentRequirementsSuccessful Completion of an ACGME-Accredited Residency Program RequiredSpecialty Training in Internal Medicine, Family Medicine, Emergency Medicine, or GeriatricsMaster's or Doctorate Degree Listed as RequiredBoard Certification PreferredAt Least 2 Years of Clinical Experience in the Specific Specialty RequiredActive, Unrestricted State Medical License RequiredState Controlled Dangerous Substances (CDS) Certification RequiredDEA Registration RequiredEligibility to Enroll as a Provider for Medicare and Medi-Cal Participants RequiredCPR Certification Within 180 Days of Hire RequiredFirst Aid Certification Within 180 Days of Hire RequiredCPR and First Aid Certification at Hire PreferredAbility to Maintain CPR and First Aid CertificationsAbility to Perform Comprehensive In-Person Patient AssessmentsAbility to Collaborate With Interdisciplinary Healthcare TeamsAbility to Develop and Manage Individualized Patient Care PlansAbility to Coordinate Discharge Planning and Patient PlacementWillingness to Perform Home VisitsAbility to Participate in Rotating Telephone On-Call CoverageCommitment to Patient-Centered and Value-Based CareCredentialing RequirementsACGME-Accredited Residency TrainingActive, Unrestricted State Medical LicenseBoard Certification PreferredState CDS CertificationDEA RegistrationMedicare and Medi-Cal Provider Enrollment EligibilityCPR and First Aid Certification Within 180 Days of HireVaccination RequirementsProof of Vaccination or a Completed Vaccine Declination Form Required Before EmploymentCompliance With Applicable Infection Control and Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) StandardsCompliance With Employee Vaccination PoliciesEqual Employment OpportunityThe 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."
