Primary Care Physician ($198k-$316K)

Primary Care Physician – PACE Program (Geriatric Population)
Schedule: Monday – Friday, 8:00 AM – 5:30 PM
On-Call: Rotating, telephonic only (approximately one week at a time)

Overview:
We are seeking a compassionate and team-oriented Primary Care Physician to join a well-established Program of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly (PACE). This role is focused on delivering coordinated, comprehensive, and patient-centered care to a frail and elderly population. The physician will work collaboratively within an interdisciplinary team to support the ongoing health and quality of life of each participant.

Key Responsibilities:

• Conduct comprehensive initial, semi-annual, annual, and periodic assessments of participants.

• Participate in the development and review of individualized care plans in collaboration with the interdisciplinary team (IDT).

• Review and sign care plans at least every six months.

• Provide primary care, chronic disease management, and acute care to participants.

• Supervise and collaborate with nurse practitioners and physician assistants as needed.

• Address new medical issues between formal assessments and update care plans accordingly.

• Actively participate in IDT meetings, care conferences, and family discussions as needed.

• Order and review diagnostic tests and prescribe medications.

• Coordinate specialist referrals and follow-up care in line with participant goals and values.

• Provide after-hours, phone-based on-call medical coverage on a rotating basis.

• Coordinate care with hospitalists during participant admissions and support discharge planning.

• Manage care for participants residing in nursing homes, as assigned.

• Maintain timely and accurate documentation using eClinicalWorks (EMR).

• Participate in clinic meetings, task forces, ethics discussions, infection control initiatives, and quality improvement efforts.

• Ensure participant records are accurate and up to date, including care plans, problem lists, flow sheets, and progress notes.

• Work closely with clinic and administrative staff to maintain smooth clinic operations.

• Uphold confidentiality standards in compliance with HIPAA.

• Comply with all policies, procedures, training requirements, and safety protocols.

Requirements:

• M.D. or D.O. with current, unrestricted California medical license.

• Board certification or eligibility in Internal Medicine or Family Medicine.

• Experience working with geriatric or frail populations (PACE experience preferred).

• Current DEA license (or willingness to obtain).

• Certification in Basic Life Support (BLS).

• Strong commitment to interdisciplinary, patient-centered care.