Medical Director I

WelbeHealth, LLC.; Elk Grove (CA); On-site; USD 304,000 - 370,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Generous time off

CME reimbursement

Medical insurance

401K savings with match

Job summary

WelbeHealth, LLC. is seeking a Medical Director I for its PACE program, focusing on comprehensive care for seniors. The role emphasizes a collaborative approach with a dedicated team to ensure effective participant care in nursing homes and hospitals.

Key responsibilities include assessments, care planning, and coordinating with community physicians. This full-time position offers competitive compensation, generous time-off, and numerous benefits, including medical coverage and a 401(k) match.

Qualifications

• Successful completion of an accredited residency program.
• Active State Physician License without restrictions.
• Must be willing to participate in rotating calls.

Responsibilities

• Provide assessments and continuous medical coverage to participants.
• Collaborate with community-based physicians in discharge planning.
• Participate in IDT meetings and care planning decisions.

Skills

Geriatrics knowledge

Care coordination

Patient assessment

Communication

Education

Master’s degree or doctorate degree

Board certification – internal medicine or family practice

Job description

WelbeHealth PACE (Program of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly) provides seniors with the opportunity to continue living in their homes and in their communities. We employ a collaborative interdisciplinary team (IDT) approach to evaluate and guide participant care. Our innovative and comprehensive range of medical services is what ignites our passion to treat the whole person rather than the symptoms. The Medical Director I performs comprehensive in-person assessments and coordinates with the IDT to develop an individualized care plan for each participant. At the direction of the Medical Director II, this role oversees all participant care in nursing homes and hospitals, including admits and discharges for acute, short-term, and long-term placement, and the use of medical specialists to ensure effective care coordination. The Medical Director I also provides direction and support to Nurse Practitioners and other members of the IDT.

This role is different because the Medical Director I at WelbeHealth:

• Has the unique opportunity to lead in a PACE center in a mission-driven organization, shaping the culture and building the clinical team
• Spends ample time engaging with, forming long-term relationships with, and truly caring for participants in a value-based model

We care about our team members. That’s why we offer:

• Competitive compensation with quarterly bonus
• Generous time off - weekends off, 17 days PTO, 6 sick days, & 12 paid holidays
• Relocation assistance available
• CME reimbursement and malpractice/tail coverage
• Growth opportunities
• 401K savings + match, as well as equity grants
• Medical insurance coverage (Medical, Dental, Vision)
• Regular hours of 8am-5pm, Monday through Friday, including home visits
• Rotating on-call schedule - a few nights or weekends per month

On The Day-to-day, You Will

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

Job Requirements Include

• Successful completion of a residency program accredited by the Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education
• Master’s degree or doctorate degree
• Board certification – internal medicine, family practice, or emergency medicine; geriatrics preferred
• Active State Physician License without restrictions, as well as state CDS certification and DEA registration
• Must be willing and able to participate in rotating night and weekend call

We are seeking a Medical Director I that ideally has current knowledge of chronic care/geriatric issues and best practices, and is currently enrolled or eligible for enrollment to provide services to Medicare and Medi-Cal participants.

Compensation consists of base salary plus bonus. WelbeHealth offers a competitive total rewards package that includes a 401(k) match, comprehensive healthcare coverage, and a broad range of additional benefits. Actual compensation will be determined based on experience and relevant qualifications.

Compensation Offering

$303,534—$370,011 USD

COVID-19 Vaccination Policy

At WelbeHealth, our mission is to unlock the full potential of our vulnerable seniors. In this spirit, please note that we have a vaccination policy for all our employees and proof of vaccination, or a vaccine declination form will be required prior to employment. WelbeHealth maintains required infection control and PPE standards and has requirements relevant to all team members regarding vaccinations.

Our Commitment to Diversity, Equity and Inclusion

At WelbeHealth, we embrace and cherish the diversity of our team members, and we're committed to building a culture of inclusion and belonging. We're proud to be an equal opportunity employer. People seeking employment at WelbeHealth are considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, marital or veteran status, age, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information or characteristics (or those of a family member), pregnancy or other status protected by applicable law.