Primary Care Physician - Geriatrics

c6de7223-d4a8-48e5-bd31-1fb79cc3b980•McKeesport, PA

1d•$195,000 - $250,000•Onsite

About The Position

Community LIFE is a Program of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly (PACE) that integrates population health management with comprehensive health and social services. Its mission is to help seniors remain safely at home for as long as possible. Services include medical care, social services, meals, activities, transportation, and other support, delivered by regional geriatric care experts working as a team in specialized Day Centers. The Primary Care Physician periodically and episodically assesses and manages participants’ medical conditions and oversees their use of medical specialists and inpatient care. The physician typically sees 4–6 patients per day in an on-site clinic, with occasional visits to homes or skilled nursing facilities (SNFs). As a member of an Interdisciplinary Team, the physician works with others to assess participants, plan their care, and provide services to frail, elderly participants. The schedule is Monday through Friday, 7:30 a.m.–4:00 p.m., plus limited on-call. The position is located in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania; relocation assistance may be available.

Requirements

Graduate of an accredited school of medicine.
Completion of a residency in Internal Medicine or Family Medicine.
Current Pennsylvania license to practice medicine as an MD or DO.
Current DEA license.
Medicare provider enrollment.
Valid Pennsylvania driver’s license.
At least one year of primary care experience with a frail or elderly population.
Geriatric assessment and management of co-morbidities.
Effective listening and communication skills with patients, families, and Interdisciplinary Team members.
Ability to provide clear and complete documentation.
Effective teamwork skills, including reliability, active listening, positive approaches, courtesy, and respect in keeping with Community LIFE’s mission and values.

Nice To Haves

Fellowship training in geriatrics.

Responsibilities

Periodically and episodically assess and manage individual participants’ medical conditions.
Oversee participants’ use of medical specialists and inpatient care.
See patients in the on-site clinic and make occasional visits to homes or skilled nursing facilities.
Work as part of an Interdisciplinary Team to assess participants, plan care, and provide services to frail, elderly participants.