Essential Job Duties :
Provide primary care and acute illness evaluation and treatment for a panel of approximately 150 participants
Perform comprehensive assessments for participants and coordinate with the IDT to develop a comprehensive care plan for each participant
Be an engaged member of the IDT, communicating participant changes, collaborating on care planning arrangements, and coordinating 24-hour care delivery
Work collaboratively with network providers and other members of the IDT to ensure effective care coordination, particularly around hospital discharge, short-term, and long-term placement
Provide direction and guidance to Nurse Practitioners
Oversee participants' use of medical specialists and inpatient care
Participate in rotating night and weekend call
Oversee all care of participants in the nursing home, providing regular visits as dictated by PACE standards and participants' needs
Review outcome and utilization data, including adverse events, hospitalizations, and use of specialists, in collaboration with the IDT to identify opportunities for improved care and operations
Job Requirements :
Successful completion of a residency program accredited by the Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education
Master's degree / doctorate degree
Board Certification Internal Medicine or Family Practice
Board Certification Geriatrics preferred
Active California Physician License without restrictions
State CDS Certification and DEA Registration
Valid state driver's license with a clean DMV record
Copy of recent vehicle insurance required
Excellent clinical, organizational, and communication skills in settings with frail, elderly participants, their families, and the IDT
Current knowledge of chronic care / geriatric issues and best practices