Primary Care Physician | Geriatrics (PACE program)

Edge Recruitment Solutions•Stockton, CA

About The Position

The Primary Care Physician provides comprehensive primary care to participants in a PACE program. The physician performs in-person comprehensive assessments and coordinates with the interdisciplinary team (IDT) to develop an individualized care plan for each participant. At the direction of the Medical Director, the physician oversees participant care in nursing homes and hospitals, including admissions and discharges for acute, short-term, and long-term placement, and coordinates the use of medical specialists. The role also provides direction and support to Nurse Practitioners and other IDT members. The organization provides full-service support to help seniors age well at home and in their community. Its services include medical care, care coordination, home care, dental care, transportation, physical therapy, prescriptions, social activities, and meals. It has operated in Stockton since 2019 and is described as a public benefit company committed to its stakeholders, the broader community, corporate responsibility, and sustainability.

Requirements

MD or DO degree.
Unrestricted medical license in California.
Board certification in Internal Medicine or Family Practice.

Responsibilities

Perform in-person comprehensive assessments of participants.
Coordinate with the interdisciplinary team (IDT) to develop a care plan for each participant.
At the direction of the Medical Director, oversee participant care in nursing homes and hospitals, including admissions and discharges for acute, short-term, and long-term placement.
Coordinate the use of medical specialists to ensure effective care coordination.
Provide direction and support to Nurse Practitioners and other members of the IDT.