Geriatrics PCP: Interdisciplinary Care Lead

Salgado-LLC; Carson (CA); On-site; USD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Salgado-LLC is seeking a Physician to deliver direct primary medical care within an Interdisciplinary Team. The role includes supervising PCP NPs, RNs, and CMAs, and coordinating care for geriatric patients in nursing homes.

Responsibilities include comprehensive history and physicals, quarterly checks, admissions coordination, and active participation in care planning, ethics, and quality improvement initiatives.

Qualifications

• MD/DO license in good standing (California).
• Graduate of an accredited School of Medicine.
• Board certification required.
• Minimum of two years of clinical experience.
• Experience or training in frail/elderly populations.
• Knowledge of geriatric medicine and complex geriatric patient needs.
• Immunizations up-to-date and cleared for communicable diseases.
• Pass a criminal background check and Medicare/Medicaid eligibility verification.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct primary medical care to patients.
• Supervise medical care personnel (PCP NPs, RNs, CMAs).
• Perform comprehensive history and physicals on new referrals.
• Conduct interval histories and physicals for established patients.
• Evaluate and treat episodic illnesses; refer to specialists as needed.
• Coordinate hospital admissions and discharge planning with the IDT.
• Manage care for nursing home residents and regular visits.
• Participate in family conferences for care planning.
• Document changes in medical records and share with the IDT.
• Attend IDT meetings and contribute to care planning.
• Assist in Education on quality clinical standards and geriatric best practices.
• Serve on Ethics and Quality Improvement committees.

Skills

Board certification

Geriatrics knowledge

Medicare/Medicaid eligibility

Criminal background check

Education

MD/DO degree

Job description

Salgado-LLC is seeking a Physician to deliver direct primary medical care within an Interdisciplinary Team. The role includes supervising PCP NPs, RNs, and CMAs, and coordinating care for geriatric patients in nursing homes.

Responsibilities include comprehensive history and physicals, quarterly checks, admissions coordination, and active participation in care planning, ethics, and quality improvement initiatives.