Lucrative Geriatric Medicine in San Bernardino, CA
Updated 10/30/26
San Bernardino, California, United States
Physician
Psychiatry-Geriatrics
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Job at a glance
Degree Required
MD/DO
Position Type
Locums/Travel
Work Environment
Hospital
Visa Sponsorship
No
Job description
Job description
Medical Director I – PACE / Geriatric Medicine
Position Overview
Seeking an experienced Medical Director I to provide comprehensive, community-based healthcare services to vulnerable seniors through a Program of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly (PACE).
This position combines direct patient care with clinical leadership responsibilities, focusing on delivering holistic, value-based healthcare while supporting older adults in maintaining their independence and remaining in their homes and communities.
Under the direction of the Medical Director II, the Medical Director I will perform comprehensive patient assessments, collaborate with an interdisciplinary team (IDT) to develop individualized care plans, and oversee patient care in nursing homes and hospitals.
The physician will also provide clinical guidance to Nurse Practitioners and other interdisciplinary team members, ensuring effective care coordination and continuity of medical services.
Compensation:
$240K-$290K USD with the possibility of sign on bonus
Assignment Details
Provider Type: Physician (MD/DO)
Position Title: Medical Director I
Specialty: Internal Medicine / Family Medicine / Emergency Medicine / Geriatric Medicine
Practice Setting: Community-Based Primary Care / PACE Program
Position Type: Full-Time
Leadership Role: Medical Director / Clinical Care Coordination
Patient Population: Seniors / Geriatric Patients
Care Model: Value-Based / Interdisciplinary Primary Care
Reports To: Medical Director II
Schedule
Workdays: Monday–Friday
Shift Hours: 8:00 AM–5:00 PM
Home Visits: Included
Nursing Home Visits: As Dictated by Patient Needs
Hospital-Based Care Oversight: Required
On-Call Schedule: Rotating Night and Weekend Call
Call Frequency: A Few Nights or Weekends Per Month
Care Coordination: Participation in 24-Hour Care Delivery Planning
Patient Population
Older Adult and Geriatric Patients
Medically Vulnerable Seniors
Medicare and Medi-Cal Participants
Patients With Complex Medical Conditions
Patients Requiring Chronic Disease Management
Nursing Home Residents
Patients Requiring Acute, Short-Term, or Long-Term Care
Individuals Receiving Community-Based Medical and Supportive Services
Clinical Responsibilities
Provide Comprehensive Primary Care Services to Program Participants
Perform Comprehensive In-Person Patient Assessments
Develop and Coordinate Individualized Patient Care Plans
Provide Continuous Medical Coverage to Participants
Collaborate With Community-Based Physicians and Interdisciplinary Team Members
Participate Actively in Interdisciplinary Team Meetings
Communicate Changes in Patient Conditions to the Care Team
Coordinate Medical Care Planning and Clinical Decision-Making
Oversee Patient Care in Nursing Homes and Hospitals
Coordinate Hospital Admissions and Discharges
Manage Transitions to Acute, Short-Term, and Long-Term Care Settings
Coordinate Specialist Referrals and Medical Consultations
Conduct Regular Nursing Home Visits Based on Patient Needs
Provide Clinical Guidance and Support to Nurse Practitioners
Support Other Interdisciplinary Team Members in Patient Care Delivery
Participate in Coordinating 24-Hour Patient Care Services
Maintain Continuity of Care Across Community and Institutional Settings
Clinical Leadership Responsibilities
Provide Clinical Leadership Within the PACE Program
Support the Development of a Collaborative Healthcare Team
Provide Direction and Guidance to Nurse Practitioners
Support Interdisciplinary Team Members in Clinical Decision-Making
Oversee Medical Care Coordination Across Nursing Homes and Hospitals
Ensure Effective Communication Between Healthcare Providers
Promote Patient-Centered and Value-Based Care Practices
Support Consistent Clinical Standards and Quality Patient Outcomes
Collaborate With the Medical Director II on Patient Care Oversight
Assist in Building and Maintaining a Strong Clinical Team
Required Clinical Skills
Primary Care Medicine
Geriatric Patient Management
Comprehensive Patient Assessments
Chronic Disease Management
Individualized Care Planning
Interdisciplinary Team Collaboration
Clinical Leadership
Care Coordination
Hospital Admission and Discharge Coordination
Nursing Home Patient Management
Acute and Long-Term Care Transitions
Specialist Referral Coordination
Nurse Practitioner Clinical Guidance
Community-Based Healthcare
Home-Based Patient Care
Value-Based Healthcare Delivery
Clinical Practice Details
Program of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly (PACE)
Community-Based Primary Care
Value-Based Healthcare Model
Interdisciplinary Team Approach
Comprehensive Geriatric Care
Medical Director I Leadership Responsibilities
Direct Patient Care and Clinical Oversight
Nursing Home and Hospital Patient Care Oversight
Home Visits Included
Rotating Night and Weekend Call
24-Hour Care Coordination
Focus on Long-Term Patient Relationships
Clinical Environment / Support
Medical Director II Oversight
Interdisciplinary Healthcare Team
Community-Based Physicians
Nurse Practitioners
Other Clinical and Support Staff
Community-Based Senior Care Services
Nursing Home and Hospital Care Coordination
Coordinated Medical and Supportive Care Programs
Collaborative Patient Care Planning
Requirements
Successful Completion 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
Geriatric Medicine Training or Specialization – Preferred
At Least 2 Years of Clinical Experience in the Specialty – Required
Active, Unrestricted State Physician License – Required
State Controlled Dangerous Substances (CDS) Certification – Required
DEA Registration – Required
Current Enrollment or Eligibility for Enrollment to Provide Services to Medicare and Medi-Cal Participants – Required
Current Knowledge of Chronic Care Management and Geriatric Healthcare Best Practices – Preferred
Ability to Perform Comprehensive In-Person Patient Assessments
Ability to Develop and Coordinate Individualized Patient Care Plans
Ability to Provide Clinical Direction and Support to Nurse Practitioners
Experience With Interdisciplinary Healthcare Teams
Ability to Coordinate Hospital Admissions and Discharges
Ability to Oversee Patient Care in Nursing Homes and Hospitals
Ability to Coordinate Specialist Referrals and Care Transitions
Willingness to Perform Home and Nursing Home Visits
Willingness and Ability to Participate in Rotating Night and Weekend Call – Required
Strong Clinical Leadership, Communication, and Collaboration Skills
Commitment to Patient-Centered and Value-Based Care
Credentialing Requirements
ACGME-Accredited Residency Training
Board Certification in Internal Medicine, Family Medicine, or Emergency Medicine
Active, Unrestricted State Physician License
State CDS Certification
DEA Registration
Medicare and Medi-Cal Provider Enrollment or Eligibility
Minimum 2 Years of Clinical Experience in the Specialty
Vaccination Requirements
Proof of Vaccination or a Completed Vaccine Declination Form Required Before Employment
Compliance With Applicable Infection Control and Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) Standards
Compliance With Employee Vaccination Policies
Equal Employment Opportunity
The 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.
Position Overview
Seeking an experienced Medical Director I to provide comprehensive, community-based healthcare services to vulnerable seniors through a Program of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly (PACE).
This position combines direct patient care with clinical leadership responsibilities, focusing on delivering holistic, value-based healthcare while supporting older adults in maintaining their independence and remaining in their homes and communities.
Under the direction of the Medical Director II, the Medical Director I will perform comprehensive patient assessments, collaborate with an interdisciplinary team (IDT) to develop individualized care plans, and oversee patient care in nursing homes and hospitals.
The physician will also provide clinical guidance to Nurse Practitioners and other interdisciplinary team members, ensuring effective care coordination and continuity of medical services.
Compensation:
$240K-$290K USD with the possibility of sign on bonus
Assignment Details
Provider Type: Physician (MD/DO)
Position Title: Medical Director I
Specialty: Internal Medicine / Family Medicine / Emergency Medicine / Geriatric Medicine
Practice Setting: Community-Based Primary Care / PACE Program
Position Type: Full-Time
Leadership Role: Medical Director / Clinical Care Coordination
Patient Population: Seniors / Geriatric Patients
Care Model: Value-Based / Interdisciplinary Primary Care
Reports To: Medical Director II
Schedule
Workdays: Monday–Friday
Shift Hours: 8:00 AM–5:00 PM
Home Visits: Included
Nursing Home Visits: As Dictated by Patient Needs
Hospital-Based Care Oversight: Required
On-Call Schedule: Rotating Night and Weekend Call
Call Frequency: A Few Nights or Weekends Per Month
Care Coordination: Participation in 24-Hour Care Delivery Planning
Patient Population
Older Adult and Geriatric Patients
Medically Vulnerable Seniors
Medicare and Medi-Cal Participants
Patients With Complex Medical Conditions
Patients Requiring Chronic Disease Management
Nursing Home Residents
Patients Requiring Acute, Short-Term, or Long-Term Care
Individuals Receiving Community-Based Medical and Supportive Services
Clinical Responsibilities
Provide Comprehensive Primary Care Services to Program Participants
Perform Comprehensive In-Person Patient Assessments
Develop and Coordinate Individualized Patient Care Plans
Provide Continuous Medical Coverage to Participants
Collaborate With Community-Based Physicians and Interdisciplinary Team Members
Participate Actively in Interdisciplinary Team Meetings
Communicate Changes in Patient Conditions to the Care Team
Coordinate Medical Care Planning and Clinical Decision-Making
Oversee Patient Care in Nursing Homes and Hospitals
Coordinate Hospital Admissions and Discharges
Manage Transitions to Acute, Short-Term, and Long-Term Care Settings
Coordinate Specialist Referrals and Medical Consultations
Conduct Regular Nursing Home Visits Based on Patient Needs
Provide Clinical Guidance and Support to Nurse Practitioners
Support Other Interdisciplinary Team Members in Patient Care Delivery
Participate in Coordinating 24-Hour Patient Care Services
Maintain Continuity of Care Across Community and Institutional Settings
Clinical Leadership Responsibilities
Provide Clinical Leadership Within the PACE Program
Support the Development of a Collaborative Healthcare Team
Provide Direction and Guidance to Nurse Practitioners
Support Interdisciplinary Team Members in Clinical Decision-Making
Oversee Medical Care Coordination Across Nursing Homes and Hospitals
Ensure Effective Communication Between Healthcare Providers
Promote Patient-Centered and Value-Based Care Practices
Support Consistent Clinical Standards and Quality Patient Outcomes
Collaborate With the Medical Director II on Patient Care Oversight
Assist in Building and Maintaining a Strong Clinical Team
Required Clinical Skills
Primary Care Medicine
Geriatric Patient Management
Comprehensive Patient Assessments
Chronic Disease Management
Individualized Care Planning
Interdisciplinary Team Collaboration
Clinical Leadership
Care Coordination
Hospital Admission and Discharge Coordination
Nursing Home Patient Management
Acute and Long-Term Care Transitions
Specialist Referral Coordination
Nurse Practitioner Clinical Guidance
Community-Based Healthcare
Home-Based Patient Care
Value-Based Healthcare Delivery
Clinical Practice Details
Program of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly (PACE)
Community-Based Primary Care
Value-Based Healthcare Model
Interdisciplinary Team Approach
Comprehensive Geriatric Care
Medical Director I Leadership Responsibilities
Direct Patient Care and Clinical Oversight
Nursing Home and Hospital Patient Care Oversight
Home Visits Included
Rotating Night and Weekend Call
24-Hour Care Coordination
Focus on Long-Term Patient Relationships
Clinical Environment / Support
Medical Director II Oversight
Interdisciplinary Healthcare Team
Community-Based Physicians
Nurse Practitioners
Other Clinical and Support Staff
Community-Based Senior Care Services
Nursing Home and Hospital Care Coordination
Coordinated Medical and Supportive Care Programs
Collaborative Patient Care Planning
Requirements
Successful Completion 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
Geriatric Medicine Training or Specialization – Preferred
At Least 2 Years of Clinical Experience in the Specialty – Required
Active, Unrestricted State Physician License – Required
State Controlled Dangerous Substances (CDS) Certification – Required
DEA Registration – Required
Current Enrollment or Eligibility for Enrollment to Provide Services to Medicare and Medi-Cal Participants – Required
Current Knowledge of Chronic Care Management and Geriatric Healthcare Best Practices – Preferred
Ability to Perform Comprehensive In-Person Patient Assessments
Ability to Develop and Coordinate Individualized Patient Care Plans
Ability to Provide Clinical Direction and Support to Nurse Practitioners
Experience With Interdisciplinary Healthcare Teams
Ability to Coordinate Hospital Admissions and Discharges
Ability to Oversee Patient Care in Nursing Homes and Hospitals
Ability to Coordinate Specialist Referrals and Care Transitions
Willingness to Perform Home and Nursing Home Visits
Willingness and Ability to Participate in Rotating Night and Weekend Call – Required
Strong Clinical Leadership, Communication, and Collaboration Skills
Commitment to Patient-Centered and Value-Based Care
Credentialing Requirements
ACGME-Accredited Residency Training
Board Certification in Internal Medicine, Family Medicine, or Emergency Medicine
Active, Unrestricted State Physician License
State CDS Certification
DEA Registration
Medicare and Medi-Cal Provider Enrollment or Eligibility
Minimum 2 Years of Clinical Experience in the Specialty
Vaccination Requirements
Proof of Vaccination or a Completed Vaccine Declination Form Required Before Employment
Compliance With Applicable Infection Control and Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) Standards
Compliance With Employee Vaccination Policies
Equal Employment Opportunity
The 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.
By applying you agree to our Terms of Service