PACE Primary Care Physician (MD/DO)

Valir PACE; Oklahoma City (OK); On-site; USD 240,000 - 310,000; Full time

Job summary

Valir PACE in Oklahoma City seeks a full-time PACE Primary Care Physician (MD/DO) to deliver on-site primary and urgent care. You will conduct health assessments, diagnose and manage conditions, and develop individualized care plans in collaboration with an interdisciplinary team of nurses, therapists, social workers, and pharmacists.

You will review labs, prescribe therapies, document in medical records, and participate in team meetings.

Qualifications

• MD/DO degree from an accredited medical school.
• Board certification or eligibility in Family Medicine, Internal Medicine, or Geriatrics is preferred.
• Active Oklahoma medical license and DEA registration.
• Experience with older adults and chronic conditions; familiarity with PACE/long-term care models is beneficial.
• Strong communication, collaboration, and documentation skills.
• Commitment to person-centered care and cultural humility.

Responsibilities

• Provide ongoing primary and urgent care to PACE participants.
• Conduct initial and periodic health assessments for participants.
• Diagnose and manage acute and chronic conditions; develop care plans.
• Collaborate with nurses, therapists, social workers, and pharmacists.
• Review labs and diagnostic results; adjust medications as needed.
• Document thoroughly in the medical record and participate in team meetings.
• Communicate care plans and goals to participants and families.
• Promote preventive care and ensure alignment with PACE regulations.

Skills

Primary Care Medicine

Geriatrics

Urgent Care

Interdisciplinary Teamwork

Medical License (OK)

DEA Registration

Board-eligible/Board-certified in FM/​

Patient Communication

Documentation Proficiency

Person-centered Care

Education

MD/DO degree

Board certification or eligibility in Family/Internal Medicine or Geriatrics preferred

Job description

Company Description

Valir PACE (Program of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly) is transforming senior healthcare in Oklahoma City by helping participants remain safely and independently in their own homes. The organization provides comprehensive, coordinated services that include medical care, therapy, social services, and daily support. Care is delivered through a collaborative, team-based model that centers on the needs and preferences of each participant. Valir PACE fosters a strong sense of community, supporting older adults and their families with integrated, person-centered care.

Role Description

The PACE Primary Care Physician (MD/DO) is a full-time role based in Oklahoma City, OK, providing onsite care. In this role, the physician provides ongoing primary and urgent care to PACE participants, including conducting initial and periodic health assessments, diagnosing and managing acute and chronic conditions, and developing individualized care plans. The physician collaborates with an interdisciplinary team—such as nurses, therapists, social workers, and pharmacists—to coordinate care, optimize outcomes, and support participants in maintaining independence. Daily responsibilities include reviewing labs and diagnostic results, prescribing medications and therapies, documenting in the medical record, participating in team meetings, and communicating with participants and their families about care plans and goals. The role also involves promoting preventive care and ensuring care aligns with PACE regulations and best practices.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated expertise in Primary Care and Medicine, with strong skills in diagnosing, treating, and managing adult and geriatric conditions.


• Experience or training in Family Medicine, Emergency Medicine, roles such as a Hospitalist or in Geriatrics, or a closely related specialty, with the ability to provide comprehensive, continuity-focused care.


• Capability to deliver Primary Care Physician services in both outpatient and community settings, including coordination of care across disciplines.


• Skill and comfort in providing Urgent Care within a primary care environment, including evaluation and management of acute issues.


• Doctor of Medicine (MD) or Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO) degree from an accredited institution.


• Board certification or eligibility in Family Medicine, Internal Medicine, or Geriatrics preferred.


• Active, unrestricted medical license (or eligibility) in the state of Oklahoma and current DEA registration.


• Prior experience working with older adults, complex chronic conditions, or in a PACE, long-term care, or value-based care model is beneficial.


• Strong communication, collaboration, and documentation skills, with the ability to work effectively in an interdisciplinary team.


• Commitment to person-centered care, cultural humility, and non-discriminatory practices with diverse participant populations.