PACE Physician

HopeWest; Grand Junction (CO); On-site; USD 188,000 - 208,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental & Vision coverage

PTO & medical leave

403(b) retirement plan with employer

Malpractice insurance provided

Mileage reimbursement

Job summary

HopeWest in Colorado is seeking a Physician (MD or DO) for a full-time role within the PACE program. Workdays are Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m.

to 5:00 p.m., with responsibilities across clinic, day center, and home visits to provide comprehensive, person-centered care for frail, elderly clients. You will join an interdisciplinary team, perform health assessments, manage chronic conditions, and coordinate with contracted providers.

Qualifications

• Geriatrics experience and clinical proficiency with complex patients.
• Strong clinical reasoning and decision-making in primary care.
• Ability to lead and collaborate within interdisciplinary teams.

Responsibilities

• Provide primary care across clinic, day center, and home visits in collaboration with the Chief Medical Director.
• Conduct health assessments and evaluate patient needs in clinic, day center, and home.
• Collaborate as part of interdisciplinary team to implement the comprehensive plan of care for each patient.
• Make referrals to contracted providers in the community.

Skills

Geriatrics experience

Clinical reasoning

Team collaboration

Medical decision making

Leadership

Education

MD/DO license (Colorado)

Board certification or eligibility: Family/Internal Medicine

DEA license (or ability to obtain)

Job description

Physician (MD or DO)

Full-Time, Monday-Friday, 8:00a-5:00p

“To profoundly enhance the everyday lives of frail, elderly, individuals by supporting their independence, increasing their social support and providing comprehensive, well-coordinated whole-person care”

What is PACE?

PACE or Program of All-inclusive Care for the Elderly is a federal and state funded program that provides comprehensive, coordinated, and proactive whole-person care to help maintain and improve seniors’ health so they can live safely in their homes. HopeWest PACE provides home care, access to the day center and clinic, transportation to and from medical appointments, and activities to enhance the lives of patients and their families. This innovative program balances medical, emotional, physical, and social needs of seniors.

The Unique Responsibilities Of a Physician At PACE

• Provides wide range of Primary Care services including diagnosis and treatment of chronic and acute illness, preventative care, and urgent medical needs all in collaboration with the Chief Medical Director.
• Conducts health assessments and evaluates patient needs in the clinic, the PACE Day Center and the patient’s home
• Serves as a member of the robust interdisciplinary team to develop and implement the comprehensive plan of care to meet each patients’ individual needs
• Make appropriate and timely referrals to our contracted providers out in the community

What You Bring

• Licensed M.D. or D.O. in the state of Colorado
• Board Certification or eligibility in Family Medicine, Internal Medicine, or another related specialty preferred.
• Controlled substance license with current DEA license number or ability to obtain.
• Eligible or currently possesses Medicare/Medicaid UPIN number
• Three (3) years of physician experience preferred.
• Experience working with older adults, medically complex populations or multiple chronic conditions preferred.
• Experience in geriatrics, primary care, hospice, palliative care, home-based care, or PACE preferred.
• Valid Colorado driver’s license, adequate automobile insurance and access to reliable transportation maintained throughout employment.
• Strong clinical reasoning, diagnostic, and medical decision-making skills.
• Knowledge of geriatric medicine, chronic disease management, preventative care and evidence-based practices.
• Ability to lead and collaborate effectively

What We Offer

• Salary range of $188,011.20-$208,000 annually
• UMR Medical, Delta Dental, and VSP Vision insurance effective the month following a start date
• Immediately start accruing PTO and medical leave
• Colorado Family and Medical Leave Insurance (FAMLI) program
• 15% discount at Spoons Bistro & Bakery, and Heirlooms locations
• Up to 3% match on 403B matchEmployer paid life insurance and Employee Assistance Program
• Medical malpractice insurance at no charge that covers work performed on behalf of HopeWest
• Mileage reimbursement for work-related driving

Together, through creativity, volunteerism, and philanthropy we change the experiences of aging, illness, and grief – one family at a time.

HopeWest honors our service members and encourages veterans to apply.

This position will be open until filled.