Lucrative Primary Care Perm in Stockton, CA
Job Description
Job Description
Primary Care Physician – PACE / Geriatric Medicine
Position Overview
Seeking a Primary Care Physician to provide comprehensive, community-based healthcare services to vulnerable seniors through a Program of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly (PACE).
This position focuses on delivering holistic, value-based care while supporting older adults in maintaining their independence and remaining in their homes and communities.
The physician will collaborate with an interdisciplinary team (IDT) to perform comprehensive patient assessments, develop personalized care plans, and coordinate medical services.
With a smaller patient caseload than traditional primary care settings, physicians can build meaningful, long-term patient relationships and focus on individualized healthcare needs.
Compensation: 240K-280K USD with the possibility of sign on bonus.
Assignment Details
Provider Type: Physician (MD/DO)
Specialty: Primary Care / Internal Medicine / Family Medicine / Emergency Medicine / Geriatrics
Practice Setting: Community-Based Primary Care / PACE Program
Position Type: Full-Time
Patient Population: Seniors / Geriatric Patients
Care Model: Value-Based / Interdisciplinary Primary Care
Schedule
Monday-Friday
Shift Hours: 8:00 AM-5:00 PM
Full-Time Weekday Schedule
Home Visits Included
Rotating On-Call Schedule
Occasional Night and Weekend Call: A Few Times Per Month
On-Call Responsibilities: Telephone Coverage Only
No Hospital Rounding Responsibilities
Patient Population / Volume
Older Adult and Geriatric Patients
Medically Vulnerable Seniors
Medicare and Medi-Cal Participants
Patients With Complex Medical and Social Needs
Average Daily Patient Volume: Approximately 8 Patients
Smaller Patient Caseload to Support Personalized Care
Clinical Responsibilities
Provide Comprehensive Primary Care Services to Older Adults
Perform Comprehensive In-Person Patient Assessments
Collaborate With the Interdisciplinary Team to Develop Personalized Patient Care Plans
Lead and Participate in Interdisciplinary Care Planning
Provide Holistic, Patient-Centered Medical Care
Coordinate Medical and Supportive Healthcare Services
Conduct Home Visits as Required
Coordinate Discharge Planning Following Acute Care
Coordinate Short-Term and Long-Term Care Placements
Collaborate With Healthcare Professionals and Community Support Services
Support Continuity of Care and Long-Term Patient Relationships
Provide Telephone-Based On-Call Coverage During Assigned Rotations
Required Clinical Skills
Primary Care Medicine
Geriatric Patient Management
Comprehensive Patient Assessments
Individualized Care Planning
Interdisciplinary Team Collaboration
Care Coordination
Discharge Planning
Short-Term and Long-Term Care Placement Coordination
Community-Based Healthcare
Home-Based Patient Care
Value-Based Healthcare Delivery
Clinical Practice Details
Program of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly (PACE)
Community-Based Primary Care
Value-Based Healthcare Model
Interdisciplinary Team Approach
Approximately 8 Patients Per Day
Comprehensive Geriatric Care
Home Visits Included
No Hospital Rounds
Telephone-Only Rotating Call Coverage
Focus on Long-Term Patient Relationships
Clinical Environment / Support
Interdisciplinary Healthcare Team
Community-Based Senior Care Services
Coordinated Medical and Social Support
Collaborative Patient Care Planning
Value-Based Healthcare Environment
Opportunities for Medical Director Career Development
Requirements
Successful Completion of an ACGME-Accredited Residency Program – Required