Primary Care Physician | Geriatrics

Edge Recruitment Solutions•Modesto, CA

6d•Onsite

About The Position

We’re working on behalf of a healthcare organization whose PACE (All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly) program provides seniors with the opportunity to continue living in their homes and in their communities. The organization’s innovative and comprehensive range of medical services to participants is what ignites their passion to treat the whole person and not the symptoms. They employ a collaborative interdisciplinary team (IDT) approach to evaluate and guide participant care, which is key to their values, team culture, and mission. We seek California licensed candidates for the role of Primary Care Physician. The person in this role will perform in-person comprehensive assessments and coordinate with the IDT to develop a care plan for each participant. At the direction of the Medical Director, the Primary Care Physician oversees all care of participants in nursing homes and hospitals including admits and discharges for acute, short-term, and long-term placement and the use of medical specialists to ensure effective care coordination. The Primary Care Physician also provides direction and support to Nurse Practitioners and other members of the IDT.

Requirements

Active California physician license with no restrictions.
Successful completion of a residency program accredited by the Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education.
Board Certification in Internal Medicine or Family Practice.

Responsibilities

Perform in-person comprehensive assessments.
Coordinate with the IDT to develop a care plan for each participant.
Oversee all care of participants in nursing homes and hospitals including admits and discharges for acute, short-term, and long-term placement.
Utilize medical specialists to ensure effective care coordination.
Provide direction and support to Nurse Practitioners and other members of the IDT.