Job Description

Overview: 

This is a great opportunity to work in a regionally integrated healthcare system that offers its communities compassionate, high-quality, leading-edge healthcare and wellness services. It has around 11,500 employees and is partnered with a renowned medical university college. We have 8 of these positions across the system.

Responsibilities:

As our Primary Care Physician , you will be the heart of a powerful, interdisciplinary care model. You'll perform in-person comprehensive assessments for our participants, partnering closely with the Interdisciplinary Team (IDT) to craft individualized, life-changing care plans.

Working alongside and under the leadership of our inspiring Medical Director , you oversee participant care across nursing homes and hospitals, handling admissions, discharges , and coordinating short-term, long-term, and acute placements . Your strategic use of medical specialists ensures each participant receives seamless, effective care every step of the way.

This is more than just a clinical role it's leadership in action. You'll also mentor and guide Nurse Practitioners and support IDT members , helping elevate standards of care across the board.

• Conduct thorough in-person assessments and develop customized care plans.
• Coordinate care across multiple settings including nursing homes and hospitals.
• Manage admissions and discharges for all placement types: acute, short-term, and long-term.
• Leverage a network of medical specialists to ensure the highest quality outcomes.
• Lead, support, and mentor Nurse Practitioners and other clinical team members.
• Ensure care strategies align with the Medical Directors vision and organizational standards.

Qualifications:

• Board Certified in Family Medicine, Geriatrics, or Internal Medicine
• Successful completion of a residency program accredited by the Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education
• Masters Degree/ Doctorate Degree
• Active California Physician License without Restrictions
• State CDS Certification and DEA Registration
• Valid State Drivers License with a clean DMV record
• Copy of recent Vehicle Insurance required

Essential Duties:

• Provide assessment, planning, primary care, and continuous medical coverage to participants
• Collaborate with community-based physicians and IDT in discharge planning from acute or long-term settings
• Actively participate in IDT, communicating participant changes, collaborating on care planning decisions, and coordinating 24-hour care delivery
• Help maintain care of participants in the nursing home, making regular visits as dictated by participant need
• Take part in rotating night and weekend call

Job Requirements:

• Successful completion of a residency program accredited by the Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education
• Masters Degree/ Doctorate Degree
• Board Certification Internal Medicine or Family Practice
• Board Certification Geriatrics preferred
• Active NY Physician License without Restrictions
• State CDS Certification and DEA Registration
• Valid State Drivers License with a clean DMV record
• Copy of recent Vehicle Insurance required
• less than 1 year experience in specialty, new graduates considered

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