Lucrative Geriatric Medicine Perm in San Bernardino, CA
Job Description
Job Description
Medical Director I – PACE / Geriatric Medicine
Position Overview
Seeking an experienced Medical Director I to provide comprehensive, community-based healthcare services to vulnerable seniors through a Program of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly (PACE).
This position combines direct patient care with clinical leadership responsibilities, focusing on delivering holistic, value-based healthcare while supporting older adults in maintaining their independence and remaining in their homes and communities.
Under the direction of the Medical Director II, the Medical Director I will perform comprehensive patient assessments, collaborate with an interdisciplinary team (IDT) to develop individualized care plans, and oversee patient care in nursing homes and hospitals.
The physician will also provide clinical guidance to Nurse Practitioners and other interdisciplinary team members, ensuring effective care coordination and continuity of medical services.
Compensation: 240K-290K USD with the possibility of sign on bonus.
Assignment Details
Provider Type: Physician (MD/DO)
Position Title: Medical Director I
Specialty: Internal Medicine / Family Medicine / Emergency Medicine / Geriatric Medicine
Practice Setting: Community-Based Primary Care / PACE Program
Position Type: Full-Time
Leadership Role: Medical Director / Clinical Care Coordination
Patient Population: Seniors / Geriatric Patients
Care Model: Value-Based / Interdisciplinary Primary Care
Reports To: Medical Director II
Schedule
Workdays: Monday–Friday
Shift Hours: 8:00 AM–5:00 PM
Home Visits: Included
Nursing Home Visits: As Dictated by Patient Needs
Hospital-Based Care Oversight: Required
On-Call Schedule: Rotating Night and Weekend Call
Call Frequency: A Few Nights or Weekends Per Month
Care Coordination: Participation in 24-Hour Care Delivery Planning
Patient Population
Older Adult and Geriatric Patients
Medically Vulnerable Seniors
Medicare and Medi-Cal Participants
Patients With Complex Medical Conditions
Patients Requiring Chronic Disease Management
Nursing Home Residents
Patients Requiring Acute, Short-Term, or Long-Term Care
Individuals Receiving Community-Based Medical and Supportive Services
Clinical Responsibilities
Provide Comprehensive Primary Care Services to Program Participants
Perform Comprehensive In-Person Patient Assessments
Develop and Coordinate Individualized Patient Care Plans
Provide Continuous Medical Coverage to Participants
Collaborate With Community-Based Physicians and Interdisciplinary Team Members
Participate Actively in Interdisciplinary Team Meetings
Communicate Changes in Patient Conditions to the Care Team
Coordinate Medical Care Planning and Clinical Decision-Making
Oversee Patient Care in Nursing Homes and Hospitals
Coordinate Hospital Admissions and Discharges
Manage Transitions to Acute, Short-Term, and Long-Term Care Settings
Coordinate Specialist Referrals and Medical Consultations
Conduct Regular Nursing Home Visits Based on Patient Needs
Provide Clinical Guidance and Support to Nurse Practitioners
Support Other Interdisciplinary Team Members in Patient Care Delivery
Participate in Coordinating 24-Hour Patient Care Services
Maintain Continuity of Care Across Community and Institutional Settings
Clinical Leadership Responsibilities
Provide Clinical Leadership Within the PACE Program
Support the Development of a Collaborative Healthcare Team
Provide Direction and Guidance to Nurse Practitioners
Support Interdisciplinary Team Members in Clinical Decision-Making
Oversee Medical Care Coordination Across Nursing Homes and Hospitals
Ensure Effective Communication Between Healthcare Providers
Promote Patient-Centered and Value-Based Care Practices
Support Consistent Clinical Standards and Quality Patient Outcomes
Collaborate With the Medical Director II on Patient Care Oversight
Assist in Building and Maintaining a Strong Clinical Team
Required Clinical Skills
Primary Care Medicine
Geriatric Patient Management
Comprehensive Patient Assessments
Chronic Disease Management
Individualized Care Planning
Interdisciplinary Team Collaboration
Clinical Leadership
Care Coordination