Lucrative Primary Care Perm in Los Angeles, CA
Job Description
Job Description
Primary Care Physician – PACE / Geriatric Medicine (Per Diem)
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 per-diem position offers a flexible weekday schedule based on coverage needs, allowing physicians to deliver 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.
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: Per Diem
Patient Population: Seniors / Geriatric Patients
Care Model: Value-Based / Interdisciplinary Primary Care
Coverage Type: Flexible, Based on Business Needs
Schedule
Workdays: Monday–Friday
Shift Hours: Flexible Between 8:00 AM–5:00 PM
Schedule Type: Per Diem / As Needed
Home Visits: Included
Hospital Rounds: Not Required
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
Lead and Collaborate With the Interdisciplinary Team to Develop Personalized Patient Care Plans
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
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
Flexible Per-Diem Coverage Based on Business Needs