Physician

Trinity Health Mid-Atlantic; United States; On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

1st Day health benefits

Daily pay access

Educational assistance

403B

Job summary

Trinity Health PACE seeks a part-time Primary Care physician to support Mercy LIFE PACE participants at Assisi House in Aston and Valley View in Elwyn, PA. Two 8-hour days at Assisi House and one 4-hour day at Valley View, with flexible weekday scheduling and no night/weekend shifts.

You will join the interdisciplinary team to assess, plan, and manage care, coordinating referrals and ensuring high-quality geriatric care, with a focus on patient-centered outcomes.

Qualifications

• Doctorate Degree (MD or DO) required.
• Active medical license to practice in PO state required.
• CDS certification and DEA registration required.
• Current BLS certification required.
• Board certification in Internal Medicine or Family Practice required.
• Geriatrics board certification preferred.
• Must be willing to learn American Sign Language.
• Minimum 1 year working with frail or elderly population.
• Valid driver’s license, proof of insurance and use of personal vehicle required.
• Strong communication, problem-solving, and organizational skills.
• Able to communicate with diverse groups; proficient with Microsoft Office.
• Ability to adapt to changing priorities; strong critical thinking and workload prioritization.
• Periodic travel within the Center’s geographic region.

Responsibilities

• Participate as a member of the interdisciplinary team (IDT) and in initial, semi-annual, unscheduled, and annual assessments.
• Report changes in participants’ baseline status to appropriate staff daily.
• Provide initial and ongoing participant assessments, care plan development, and implementation.
• Integrate primary care plan into overall interdisciplinary plan.
• Refer participants to medical specialists as indicated.
• Manage all care of participants in nursing home in collaboration with IDT; communicate with staff for monitoring.
• Oversee and coordinate use of medical specialists and inpatient care.
• Inform and follow up with specialists about outcomes.
• Review medical outcomes to establish best practices and improve care.
• Assist with policy development, standards of care, and staff training on medical/quality assurance.
• Participate in provider on-call rotation as required.

Skills

MD/DO

Board Certification Internal Medicine

Board Certification Family Practice

CDS Certification

DEA Registration

BLS

Geriatrics

American Sign Language (ASL) learning

Driver's license

Microsoft Office

Communication

Problem-solving

Organizational skills

Travel within region

Education

MD or DO (Doctorate Degree)

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Employment Type: Part time Shift: Day Shift Description: Physician Primary Location: Mercy LIFE Assisi House, Aston PA and Mercy LIFE Valley View, Elwyn, PA Status: Part time 20 hours per week Incentives: 1st Day Health Benefits

Position Purpose:

Under the supervision of the medical director, the Primary Care physician (PCP) provides primary medical care to PACE Organization (PO) participants, including assessment, development of a plan of care in collaboration with the interdisciplinary team, provision of direct participant medical care, and evaluation of effectiveness of the plan of care. Functions in a collegial relationship with the other health care professionals, making independent decisions regarding medical needs and health regimens. Carries out medical procedures as indicated.

Position Details:

Mercy LIFE Assisi House is the retirement convent for the Sisters of St. Francis of Philadelphia.

It is located across the street from Our Lady of Angels Convent, the congregation’s motherhouse.

A “person-centered care” approach fosters a sense of family throughout the 125 bed, multi-level care facility, which includes an Alzheimer’s and Dementia unit.

Mercy Life Valley View provides both housing and the Mercy LIFE PACE program for senior adults.

This program provides services to a community specifically comprised of deaf seniors.

Candidates must be willing to learn American Sign Language.

This position will serve two 8 hour days at Assisi House and one 4 hous day at Valley View.

Days worked during the week are flexible.

No night, weekend, on call or holidays coverage is required with this position.

What you will do:

• Participate as a member of the interdisciplinary team (IDT) and in initial, semi-annual, unscheduled, and annual assessments.
• Report changes in participants’ baseline status to appropriate staff on a daily basis.
• Provide initial and ongoing participant assessments, care plan development, and implementation of care plan.
• Integrate the primary care treatment plan into the overall plan of care developed by the interdisciplinary team.
• Refer participants to medical specialist as indicated.
• Manages all care of participants in the nursing home: Provides regular visits to manage the care of participants in the nursing home in collaboration with the Interdisciplinary Team; maintains communication with nursing home staff for continuous monitoring of PACE participants on a case-by-case basis; admits nursing home participants to hospital when necessary.
• Oversees and manages participant’s use of medical specialist and inpatient care.
• Communicates and follows up with specialist regarding outcome of visit.
• Review medical outcomes to establish best practices and improve participant health.
• Complete documentation and uses appropriate diagnostic coding.
• Advise the Medical Director in ways and means to establish better accountability of PO services to participants and referral sources, keeps Medical Director aware of needed material and human resources as program expands.
• Assist with the development of policies and procedure, standards of care; performs on-going monitoring and evaluation of patient care practice and service delivery; provides guidance and training to staff regarding medical and quality assurance issues.
• Participate in provider on-call rotation as required.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Doctorate Degree (Includes PhDs): MD or DO.
• Current and active plenary physician license to practice in state of PO required.
• CDS Certification and DEA Registration required.
• Current BLS required.
• Board Certification Internal Medicine or Family Practice required.
• Board Certification in Geriatrics preferred.
• Must be willing to learn American Sign Language.
• A minimum of one (1) year working with the frail or elderly population required
• Must have a valid driver’s license, proof of insurance and use of personal vehicle required.
• Strong communication, problem-solving, and organizational skills.
• Able to communicate effectively with individuals and groups representing diverse perspectives.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office suite
• Ability to change and adapt to changing priorities.
• Must exhibit critical thinking skills and possess the ability to prioritize workload.
• Periodic travel within the Center's geographic region.

Position Highlights and Benefits:

• Comprehensive benefit including 1st Day medical coverage, dental, vision, paid time off, 403B and educational assistance.
• Access to daily pay and employee referral incentives.
• Supportive environment with a patient-centered focus.
• Opportunities for professional development.

Ministry/Facility Information

Both of these facilities are a part of Trinity Health PACE, which provides high-quality care to seniors in the communities we serve. Our interdisciplinary team offers comprehensive services, allowing seniors to remain independent at home. We are guided by core values of reverence, commitment, safety, justice, stewardship, and integrity.

Our Commitment

Rooted in our Mission and Core Values, we honor the dignity of every person and recognize the unique perspectives, experiences, and talents each colleague brings. By finding common ground and embracing our differences, we grow stronger together and deliver more compassionate, person-centered care.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.

Trinity Health is one of the largest not-for-profit, faith-based health care systems in the nation. Together, we’re 121,000 colleagues and nearly 36,500 physicians and clinicians caring for diverse communities across 27 states. Nationally recognized for care and experience, our system includes 101 hospitals, 126 continuing care locations, the second largest PACE program in the country, 136 urgent care locations, and many other health and well-being services. Based in Livonia, Michigan, in fiscal year 2023, we invested $1.5 billion in our communities through charity care and other community benefit programs.

For more information, visit http://www.trinity-health.org.

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