Primary Care Provider

LIFE Pittsburgh • Green Tree, PA

4d • Hybrid

About The Position

The Primary Care Provider at LIFE Pittsburgh plays a pivotal role in delivering comprehensive, Participant-centered care within our Program of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly (PACE). This position is ideal for a mission-driven provider who thrives in a collaborative, team-based environment and is passionate about helping older adults maintain their independence, dignity, and quality of life. As both a healthcare provider and insurer, LIFE Pittsburgh takes full responsibility for the medical, social, and supportive care of its Participants, offering a holistic, proactive approach to aging in the community. Unlike traditional fee-for-service models, our capitated funding structure eliminates productivity quotas and billing constraints, allowing providers to focus entirely on delivering the right care at the right time. Founded in 1999, LIFE Pittsburgh was one of Pennsylvania’s first PACE programs and is now part of a growing network of over 180 PACE programs nationwide. We currently serve Allegheny County through five centers, offering comprehensive services designed to keep older adults living safely in their homes and communities.

Requirements

• Active Pennsylvania licensure: MDs must have a current Pennsylvania Medical License
• Board Certification: MDs must be Board Eligible/Board Certified in Internal Medicine or Family Medicine
• DEA registration for prescribing controlled substances
• Strong communication and leadership skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively within an interdisciplinary team
• Commitment to holistic, participant-centered care, prioritizing dignity, independence, and quality of life
• Comfortable with medical decision-making in a non-traditional, value-based care environment

Nice To Haves

• Experience in geriatrics or complex care preferred, but not required
• Geriatric-Focused (Preferred but Not Required): Experience in geriatrics, palliative care, or chronic disease management
• Flexibility: Able to work in a flexible environment with a semi unstructured daily schedule

Responsibilities

• Deliver comprehensive primary care tailored to each Participant’s unique needs, goals, and preferences.
• Work within an interdisciplinary team (IDT) of nurses, social workers, therapists, and specialists to develop and implement whole person care plans.
• Manage acute and chronic conditions while prioritizing preventive care and proactive intervention for a panel of approximately 130-150 participants.
• Ensure continuity of care across hospitalizations, skilled nursing stays, and home-based services.
• Collaborate closely with Participants and families to align care decisions with personal values and quality-of-life goals.
• Participate in daily IDT meetings to coordinate and adjust care plans in real time.
• Support the PACE model’s focus on reducing unnecessary hospitalizations by emphasizing preventive care, early intervention, and effective care transitions.
• Share responsibility for on-call coverage, ensuring 24/7 medical support for Participants.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level