Part-Time Geriatric PCP | Senior-Care & ASL Friendly

Trinity Health; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 131,000 - 207,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

1st Day Health Benefits

Job summary

Trinity Health Mercy LIFE PACE is seeking a part-time Primary Care Physician to provide comprehensive medical care for aging participants at Mercy LIFE Assisi House in Aston and Mercy LIFE Valley View in Elwyn.

You will join an interdisciplinary team to assess, plan, and monitor care, coordinating with specialists and facility staff to ensure person-centered, high-quality services for seniors.

Qualifications

• MD or DO physician with active license to practice in PO.
• CDS Certification and DEA Registration required.
• Current BLS certification required.
• Board Certification Internal Medicine or Family Practice required; Geriatrics preferred.
• Willing to learn American Sign Language.
• Minimum of one year working with frail or elderly population.
• Valid driver’s license and use of personal vehicle.
• Strong communication, problem-solving, and organizational skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office suite.
• Ability to adapt to changing priorities.
• Periodic travel within the Center's geographic region.

Responsibilities

• Participate as a member of the interdisciplinary team (IDT) and perform assessments.
• Provide initial and ongoing participant assessments, care plan development, and implementation of care plan.
• Refer participants to medical specialists and manage care in the nursing home in collaboration with the IDT.
• Oversee and coordinate participant’s use of medical services and follow up with specialists.
• Review medical outcomes to establish best practices and improve participant health.
• Advise the Medical Director on accountability and resource needs as the program expands.
• Assist with policy development and staff training on medical and quality assurance issues.
• Participate in provider on-call rotation as required.

Skills

Communication skills

Problem-solving

Organizational skills

Adaptability

Critical thinking

Travel readiness

Education

MD/DO license

CDS Certification

DEA Registration

BLS Certification

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Trinity Health Mercy LIFE PACE is seeking a part-time Primary Care Physician to provide comprehensive medical care for aging participants at Mercy LIFE Assisi House in Aston and Mercy LIFE Valley View in Elwyn.

You will join an interdisciplinary team to assess, plan, and monitor care, coordinating with specialists and facility staff to ensure person-centered, high-quality services for seniors.