IM or FM Physician
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Job description
Internal Medicine / Family Medicine Physician – PACE Program
Buffalo, NY | Permanent, Full-Time Opportunity
Make a Difference in the Lives of Older Adults While Enjoying a More Rewarding Practice Model! We are seeking a compassionate and collaborative Internal Medicine or Family Medicine Physician to join an established program in Buffalo, NY. This is an opportunity to provide meaningful, relationship-based care to medically complex older adults in a team-oriented environment that prioritizes quality of care over patient volume.
The ideal physician enjoys managing chronic conditions, building long-term patient relationships, collaborating with an interdisciplinary team, and contributing to the education and development of other healthcare professionals.
Position Highlights
- Base salary: $265,000–$280,000
- Annual incentive opportunity of up to 10%
- Manageable patient panel of approximately 65–70 patients
- Typically 2–6 patient visits per day in a clinic and skilled nursing rounds
- Light call rotation approximately every 5–6 weeks
- Strong RN and Advanced Practice Provider (APP) support
- RN accompaniment during skilled nursing facility (SNF) rounds
- Teaching and mentorship opportunities through an academic affiliation
- Focus on continuity high touch level of care rather than high-volume patient encounters
Responsibilities
- Provide comprehensive primary care to medically complex older adults.
- Manage chronic conditions and coordinate individualized treatment plans.
- Collaborate closely with RNs, APPs, and interdisciplinary care team members.
- Address behavioral health needs and manage or collaborate on psychiatric medications.
- Promote continuity of care, patient engagement, and improved health outcomes.
- Participate in teaching, mentoring, and sharing clinical knowledge with students and colleagues.
Qualifications
- MD or DO degree.
- Board Certified or Board Eligible in Internal Medicine or Family Medicine.
- Interest or experience in geriatrics and caring for older adult populations.
- Experience managing chronic conditions and medically complex patients.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
- Collaborative approach to patient care and interdisciplinary teamwork.
- Comfortable with skilled nursing facility rounding.
- Interest in teaching, mentoring, and supporting the development of future healthcare professionals.
- Experience in PACE, geriatrics, skilled nursing, post-acute care, long-term care, or geriatric primary care is highly desirable.
Compensation & Benefits
- $265,000–$280,000 annual base salary
- Up to 10% annual incentive opportunity
- 23 days of PTO
- 12 paid holidays
- Up to $5,250 annually in job-related tuition assistance
Why Consider This Opportunity? Enjoy a more sustainable approach to primary care with a manageable patient panel, strong clinical support, meaningful relationships with patients, and the opportunity to make a lasting impact on the lives of older adults.
Interested in learning more? Apply today or reach out directly to discuss this opportunity!
Working Hours
Call every 5-6 weeks, light