PACE Physician

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

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

PTO and medical leave

FAMLI program

403B match

Life insurance

Mileage reimbursement

Job summary

HopeWest is seeking a Physician (MD or DO) to join its PACE program in Colorado. The full-time role focuses on comprehensive primary care, in-clinic and home-based settings, with an interdisciplinary team to plan care for elderly patients.

The ideal candidate holds Colorado MD/DO licensure, board eligibility in Family/Internal Medicine or related specialty, and a DEA license. Expect strong geriatrics skills and collaboration with the Chief Medical Director.

Qualifications

• Licensed M.D. or D.O. in Colorado.
• Board certification or eligibility in Family Medicine, Internal Medicine, or 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.
• 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.

Responsibilities

• Provides wide range of Primary Care services including diagnosis and treatment of chronic and acute illness, preventative care, and urgent medical needs 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 interdisciplinary team to develop and implement the comprehensive plan of care.
• Make appropriate and timely referrals to contracted providers out in the community.

Skills

Clinical leadership

Geriatric medicine

Primary care

Medical decision-making

Patient assessment

Collaboration

Transportation planning

Education

Colorado MD/DO license

Board certification or eligibility in Family/Internal Medicine or related

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 match
• Employer 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

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This position will be open until filled.