PACE Physician (per diem)

PacificSource • Springfield, OR

1d • Hybrid

About The Position

The PACE Per Diem Physician is a progressive, population-based health role that provides exceptional quality participant care across the continuum. This role is essential in maintaining continuity of care during Primary Care Practitioner (PCP) absences, including vacation and sick leave. The clinician collaborates with the interdisciplinary team (IDT) to ensure comprehensive medical, social, and functional support for frail older adults, enabling them to live safely in the community. The PACE Per Diem Physician is responsible for taking after-hours call as needed, offers evaluation, treatment, coordination with specialists, health education, and executing Age-Friendly care for participants during scheduled shifts. This position requires excellent clinical skills across all aspects of medicine, exceptional collaboration capabilities, and proficiency in working with an interdisciplinary team (IDT). The PACE Per Diem Physician champions the PACE model of care and understands that medical decision-making is done in the context of overall goals of care.

Requirements

• A minimum of one year of experience working with the elderly or frail population is required.
• A Doctor of Medicine (MD or DO) with an unrestricted license to practice medicine from the Oregon State Board of Medicine is required.
• CPR certification (BLS or ACLS) is required.
• A current and valid Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA) certificate and valid Oregon driver’s license are also required.
• Must have an excellent understanding of all areas of medical conditions, treatment, and care.
• Sensitivity to the health beliefs and needs of a diverse and aged population, along with the ability to execute an Age-Friendly care model, is essential.
• Exceptional communication skills and the ability to relate to all members of the interdisciplinary team (IDT) as peers, combining confidence and humility, are required.
• Each member of the PACE organization's staff that has direct contact with participants must meet the following conditions: Be legally authorized (for example, currently licensed, registered or certified if applicable) to practice in the State in which he or she performs the function or action. Only act within the scope of his or her authority to practice. Have 1 year of experience working with a frail or elderly population. Meet a standardized set of competencies for the specific position description established by the PACE organization before working independently. Be medically cleared for communicable diseases before engaging in direct participant contact.

Nice To Haves

• A minimum of five years of clinical experience as an attending physician is preferred.
• Experience in a value-based healthcare organization, payer model, or a closely related field is also preferred.
• Experience in PACE or other Long Term Services and Supports settings is preferred.
• Board certification recognized by the American Board of Medical Specialties (ABMS) is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct participant care, including physical examinations, evaluations, assessments, diagnoses, treatment, and care planning
• Provide Age-Friendly and goal-concordant participant care
• Advance Care Planning and serious illness training, and end-of-life treatment and care coordination.
• Actively collaborate with the IDT as indicated and as specified by PACE regulations.
• Work in close collaboration with the PACE Nursing team in the delivery of care within the clinic and at the participant’s home.
• Clear and accurate documentation within the Electronic Health Record (EHR) including all communication and decision-making as specified by PACE regulations.
• Advise on care management and examines patients with other PACE PCP’s, including Nurse Practitioners (NP) and Physician Associates (PA) as indicated
• Collaborate with specialists including dentistry, podiatry, chiropractic, therapies (speech, physical, occupational), and medical subspecialties.
• Coordinate care across all settings including hospitals, skilled nursing facilities, and assisted living facilities and closely collaborate with other attending physicians.
• Visit participants in their home or care setting as indicated.
• Fulfill all administrative duties on a timely basis, including record keeping in participant charts, and appropriate and medically necessary diagnosis coding.
• Conduct timely peer-to-peer discussions to clarify clinical information and to explain review outcome decisions across the continuum of care
• Prescribe pharmaceuticals and treatment regimens as appropriate to assessed medical conditions.
• Refer to and coordinate with as appropriate.
• Serve on various internal and external committees as required or designated.
• Provides all services in a manner that is consistent with PacificSource core values and State and Federal regulatory requirements.
• Participate in team meetings, caregiver groups, and special events as indicated.
• Provide on-call coverage for direct patient care after hours and weekends as indicated.
• Foster a safe and supportive environment conducive to the professional development of healthcare professionals.
• Meet department and company performance and attendance expectations.
• Follow privacy policy and HIPAA laws and regulations concerning confidentiality and security of protected health information.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• We are committed to reflecting the diversity of the communities we serve and creating a workplace where differences are celebrated and everyone can thrive.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree