Primary Care Physician - Geriatrics

Salgado-LLC; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 190,000 - 270,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Retirement plans

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

Salgado-LLC is seeking a physician to deliver direct primary medical care and supervise medical staff within an interdisciplinary team focused on geriatric patients. The role includes overseeing care for residents in nursing facilities and coordinating with IDT members during planning and hospital transitions.

You will perform comprehensive H&Ps, manage chronic and episodic illnesses, and participate in care planning and ethics/quality initiatives.

Qualifications

• MD/DO license in good standing to practice in the State
• Graduate of an accredited School of Medicine
• Board certification
• Minimum of two years clinical experience
• Experience with frail or elderly populations
• Knowledge of geriatric medicine and needs of complex geriatric patients
• Immunizations up-to-date and medically cleared
• Ability to pass criminal background check and Medicare/Medicaid eligibility verification

Responsibilities

• Provide direct primary medical care to patients
• Supervise PCP Nurse Practitioners, RNs, and Certified Medical Assistants
• Perform comprehensive histories and physical exams
• Conduct interval H&Ps for established patients
• Evaluate and treat episodic illnesses
• Refer to specialists as needed
• Coordinate hospital admissions and discharge planning with IDT
• Manage care for nursing home residents and communicate with staff
• Participate in family conferences and care planning
• Document changes and update IDT
• Attend staff meetings and contribute to care planning
• Maintain education on quality clinical standards and geriatric best practices
• Serve on Ethics and Quality Improvement Committees or work groups
• Perform other duties as assigned

Skills

Geriatric medicine

Care coordination

Clinical documentation

Team collaboration

Communication

Education

MD/DO degree

Board certified

Job description

Overview:

Our client is seeking a Physician to provide direct primary medical care to patients and supervise medical care personnel, including PCP Nurse Practitioners, RNs, and Certified Medical Assistants. The Physician will deliver care within the Interdisciplinary Team framework.

Perform comprehensive history and physical examinations on new referrals.

Conduct interval history and physicals on established patients quarterly or as indicated.

Evaluate and treat patients with episodic illnesses.

Refer patients to medical specialists as needed.

Coordinate hospital admissions and discharge planning with the IDT.

Manage care for patients residing in nursing homes, including regular visits and communication with nursing home staff.

Actively participate in family conferences for care planning.

Document patient changes in medical records and communicate updates to the IDT.

Participate as a member of the IDT, attending staff meetings and contributing to care planning.

Maintain and enhance education regarding quality clinical standards and best practices for geriatric care.

Serve on Ethics and Quality Improvement Committees or work groups as assigned.

Other duties as assigned

Required Qualifications:

• Valid MD/DO license in good standing to practice medicine in the State practice.
• Graduate of an accredited School of Medicine.
• Board certification.
• Minimum of two years of clinical experience.
• Experience or training in working with frail or elderly populations.
• Knowledge of geriatric medicine and the special needs of complex geriatric patients.
• Medically cleared for communicable diseases and up-to-date immunizations.
• Ability to pass a criminal background check, including verification of eligibility to participate in Medicare and Medicaid programs.

Salary and Benefits:

Competitive salary with comprehensive benefits package including health insurance, retirement plans, and professional development opportunities.

Population:

Geriatrics