Geriatric Primary Care Physician

Job Description:

•Shift is Monday - Friday 8:00a - 4:30p with on call requirements. Call is evenly distributed among all providers, approximately 5 to 7 days per month as is chosen by the provider.

•Provide primary medical care to participants, including assessment, development of a plan of care in collaboration with the interdisciplinary team, provision of direct participant medical care, and evaluation of effectiveness of the plan of care

•Function in a collegial relationship with the other health care professionals, making independent decisions regarding medical needs and health regimens, while carrying out medical procedures as indicated.

•Refer participants to medical specialist as indicated.

•Manages all care of participants in the nursing home: Provides regular visits to manage the care of participants in the nursing home in collaboration with the Interdisciplinary Team; maintains communication with nursing home staff for continuous monitoring of PACE participants on a case-by-case basis; admits nursing home participants to hospital when necessary. Oversees and manages participant’s use of medical specialist and inpatient care. Communicates and follows up with specialist regarding outcome of visit.

•Complete documentation and uses appropriate diagnostic coding.

Compensation and Benefits:

•Warm and supportive environment

•Learn the industry's best, easy-to-use, advanced technology

•Career paths and professional development

•Flexibility

•Excel with supportive, motivated colleagues in an inspiring environment

•Enjoy a truly patient-centered focus

•Health, dental and vision insurance

•Short and long-term disability

•403b

•Generous paid time off

•Mileage reimbursement

•Comprehensive orientation

Requirements

Board Certified in Internal Medicine or Family Medicine or Geriatric Medicine

Active PA license

CDS Certification

DEA Registration

BLS

Benefits

Compensation and Benefits:

•Health, dental and vision insurance

•Short and long-term disability

•403b

•Generous paid time off

•Mileage reimbursement

•Comprehensive orientation