Physician / Family Practice / Massachusetts / Locum or Permanent / Primary Care / Geriatrician [...]

Britt Medical Search; Lowell (MA); On-site; USD 180,000 - 220,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Primary Care Physician to join their dynamic team. This full-time role focuses on providing exceptional care to the geriatric population, ensuring that high-risk older adults receive comprehensive support. You will lead a clinical team, collaborating with various specialists to create tailored treatment plans that prioritize patient goals. With a strong emphasis on quality care management, this position offers a rewarding opportunity to make a significant impact in the lives of elderly patients. Enjoy a balanced work schedule with no nights, weekends, or holidays, allowing you to thrive both professionally and personally.

Qualifications

• Passionate about providing quality care to the geriatric population.
• Proficient in collaborating with interdisciplinary teams.

Responsibilities

• Complete physical examinations and evaluate participants for acute illnesses.
• Develop treatment plans in collaboration with the Interdisciplinary Team.
• Make nursing home visits and participate in the PACE hospital rounding system.

Skills

Bilingual in Vietnamese

Bilingual in Khmer

Geriatric Care Management

Collaboration with Interdisciplinary Team

Telehealth Utilization

Education

Doctor of Medicine (MD)

Board Certified in Primary Care

Job description

Seeking BE/BC Primary Care Physician who is passionate about providing quality care to the geriatric population. The Physician participates as a member of the PACE Interdisciplinary Team in the care of high-risk older adults living in the community, with a strong focus on the participant's goals and excellent geriatric care management. The Physician is the leader of the Clinical Team, whose primary mission is to assist frail older adults in remaining living in the community for as long as it is safe. Care meets the objectives, standards, and policies of the PACE model. The incumbent demonstrates proficiency in collaborating with an interdisciplinary team and treating participants with multiple chronic and acute illnesses from diverse backgrounds.

This is a full-time position, Monday-Friday 8-4; no nights, weekends, or holidays! Bilingual skills in Vietnamese or Khmer are a plus.

Responsibilities:

1. Complete initial, periodic, and annual physical examinations of the participants.
2. Evaluate participants for episodic visits, acute illnesses, and follow-ups of hospitalizations in the clinic, at home, or at a nursing home.
3. Make nursing home visits in accordance with state requirements and as needed.
4. Utilize telehealth as needed and where appropriate.
5. Participate in the PACE hospital rounding system and the on-call schedule.
6. Evaluate the needs of participants and develop treatment plans in collaboration with the Interdisciplinary Team.
7. Perform other duties as required.

PACE Program Overview

The program provides comprehensive care through the PACE (Program of All-inclusive Care for the Elderly) model. It offers primary care, dentistry, nutritional counseling, physical therapy, and more, through a team approach in centers, homes, or hospitals.

Our conveniently located PACE Centers are staffed to provide medical, social, social work, personal care, and therapy services. We offer programs that enrich participants' lives, such as nutrition education, stationary bike races, gardening, and dance classes.

PACE services include, but are not limited to:

• Primary, specialty, and emergency medical care
• Home care, including nursing, personal care, homemaking, and meals
• Medications, medical equipment, and supplies
• Transportation and companionship services
• Adult Day Health Center activities, exercise programs, and meals
• Physical and occupational therapy
• Behavioral health, counseling, and social work services
• Assisted living and nursing home care, including respite
• Full dental care
• Hearing aids
• Acupuncture, chiropractic care, and other necessary treatments

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