Locums Primary Care Physician
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Job description
We are seeking a compassionate and mission-driven Locums Primary Care Physician to join our interdisciplinary team in Fresno, CA as part of our Program of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly (PACE). This unique, value-based care model enables providers to build deep, long-term relationships with a smaller panel of patients—focusing on quality, not quantity.
As a Primary Care Physician within our holistic, team-based model, you'll experience the rewarding impact of working with frail, underserved older adults in a setting that prioritizes comprehensive, patient-centered care over volume-based medicine.
Compensation: $140-$160 Per/hour+ Travel reimbursement.
Position Highlights:
- Provide primary care services to a panel of geriatric patients enrolled in the PACE program
- Collaborate closely with an interdisciplinary team including nurses, therapists, social workers, and other specialists
- Deliver patient-centered, preventive, and chronic care in an outpatient clinic setting
- Daily patient volume is 8 in the clinic and 4 in field per day
- Participate in care planning, case management, and care coordination for complex patients
- Enjoy a manageable patient load and extended time with each participant
Qualifications:
- MD or DO degree required
- Board Certification in Internal Medicine, Family Medicine, Emergency Medicine, or Geriatrics
- Active California medical license and DEA (or ability to obtain)
- Must be eligible for enrollment with Medicare and Medi-Cal
- Prior experience in geriatrics or working with frail, medically complex adults preferred
Fresno, located in the heart of California’s Central Valley, offers a unique blend of urban amenities and outdoor adventure. As the fifth-largest city in California, Fresno is known for its affordability, cultural diversity, and close proximity to some of the state’s most iconic natural landmarks.