Physician - PACE - Redondo Beach

Los Angeles Jewish Health; Redondo Beach (CA); On-site; USD 200,000 - 300,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Paid Time Off

403(b) Retirement Plan with company 1:

Life Insurance

Job summary

Los Angeles Jewish Health is seeking a Primary Care Physician to oversee comprehensive medical care for seniors within the Brandman Centers for Senior Care program. The role involves direct patient care, interdisciplinary team collaboration, and leadership in geriatric medicine.

The physician will perform pre-enrollment assessments, develop care plans, and coordinate with specialists to ensure smooth transitions and high-quality outcomes for vulnerable seniors.

Qualifications

• Strong medical knowledge and skills to treat participants and manage complex problems.
• Ability to lead and coordinate an Interdisciplinary Team.
• Excellent organizational and supervisory abilities.
• Commitment to quality care and patient safety.

Responsibilities

• Performs pre-enrollment and quarterly assessments with history and physical exams.
• Develops and updates a Plan of Care and coordinates with the Interdisciplinary Team.
• Oversees smooth transitions of participants within BCSC and to specialists as needed.
• Provides ongoing evaluation and management of episodic illnesses.
• Refers participants to medical specialists as indicated with team input.
• Provides primary care and hospital-based oversight as needed.
• Collaborates with Nurse Practitioners and supervises clinical activities.
• Participates in daily team meetings and quality improvement activities.
• Provides on-call medical coverage after hours.
• Adheres to safety policies and contributes to meeting productivity and customer service targets.

Skills

Medical knowledge

Leadership

Interdisciplinary teamwork

Organization

Supervisory skills

Education

Medical degree (MD)

Board certification in Internal Medicine or Family Practice

Licensed to practice medicine in California

TB screening & health examination clearance

Job description

We truly value our employees and are committed to their success! We offer long-term employment opportunities with job stability, as well as support and encouragement for career growth and advancement. Our comprehensive benefits package includes Health, Dental, and Vision insurance, Paid Time Off, 9 Paid Holidays, a 403(b) Retirement Plan with company matching, and company-paid Life Insurance. Join our team and experience a workplace culture that fosters teamwork, growth, and support!

Los Angeles Jewish Health has been a trusted provider of senior healthcare for over 100 years, offering a wide range of services that prioritize excellence and Jewish values. We serve more than 4,000 seniors across our San Fernando Valley campuses, delivering personalized care tailored to each individual’s needs, from independent living to specialized healthcare programs.

The Brandman Centers for Senior Care (BCSC), a Program of All-inclusive Care for the Elderly (PACE), provides high-quality, comprehensive healthcare services. We are a program of Los Angeles Jewish Health, renowned for providing quality care to vulnerable seniors.

The Primary Care Physician’s responsibilities are but not limited to:

Responsibilities:

• Performs pre-enrollment/initial assessments and 6 month evaluations including comprehensive history and physical exams of assigned participants at intake and at least quarterly if needed, in cooperation with family member and/or caregiver and Interdisciplinary Team members.
• Develops and implements a therapeutic Plan of Care at least quarterly and when a participant’s condition changes. Monitors the Plan of Care on an ongoing basis. Presents and coordinates the Plan of Care with the Interdisciplinary Team and clinic.
• Helps ensure that participants experience a smooth transition into BCSC by coordinating with previous medical providers and/or specialists.
• Provides evaluation, treatment and ongoing monitoring of episodic illness.
• Refers participants to medical specialist as indicated with Interdisciplinary Team input.
• Provides daily oversight of hospitalized participants (in collaboration with a hospitalist as appropriate) including: providing primary care (attending) responsibilities for management; providing updates to the team on a regular basis; judiciously utilizing medical specialty consultants; and coordinating discharge planning with the Interdisciplinary Team and TOC team.
• Provides primary care to participants in a manner consistent with professional standards and regulations, including: providing regular visits; making telephone contacts with nursing home staff as required; and conducting hospital admissions as necessary.
• Collaborates with and supervises Nurse Practitioner activities including: reviewing quarterly participant assessments and co-signing Plans of Care; providing consultation, reviewing evaluations and co-signing intervention plans for episodic illness; and performing formal assessment and physical exams on every participant followed by the Nurse Practitioner at least annually.
• Participates as an active member of the Interdisciplinary Team by attending Intake and Assessment meetings; participating in daily meetings, family meetings and clinical case conferences as needed; consulting with Nurses and other staff as medical care issues arise; and attending staff and other meetings when appropriate and possible.
• Provides on-call medical coverage to participants after normal business hours.
• Participates actively in BCSC Quality Improvement (QI) activities.
• Works closely with BCSC Nurse(s) to provide clinical care.
• Understands fiscal issues and is appropriately involved in meeting budget targets.
• Complies with safety policies and procedures. Identifies and immediately reports unsafe acts or conditions to the Center Manager. Takes necessary measures to ensure a safe environment for oneself, co-workers, contractors, participants, visitors and others.
• Consistently meets or exceeds BCSC targets for productivity and goals.
• Continually seeks better ways for delivering services and communicating with participants.
• Continually meets or exceeds BCSC customer services targets.

Education and Experience:

• Degree and diplomas: Graduate of an accredited School of Medicine. Board certified in Internal Medicine or Family Practice. Board certification granted by the American Boards of Internal Medicine and Family Practice for Added Qualification in Geriatric Medicine preferred.
• Certificates, Licenses: Licensed by the California Medicine Board to practice medicine in California. Valid California driver’s license with good driving record. TB Screening and successful completion of a health examination is required for employment.
• Experience: At least two years experience in caring for seniors or frail elderly. Experience working as part of an interdisciplinary team preferred.
• Skills/Aptitudes: Medical knowledge and skills necessary to treat participants and manage complex medical problems. Ability to provide care for the frail elderly. Ability to provide leadership and interact effectively with an Interdisciplinary Team. Good organization and supervisory skills. Ability to handle complex interpersonal situations.