PACE Physician – Geriatrics, Home-Based Care & TeamCare

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

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.