Primary Care Physician - Geriatrics

Salgado-LLC; Riverside (CA); On-site; USD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Salgado-LLC is seeking a physician to provide direct primary medical care to patients and supervise PCP Nurse Practitioners, RNs, and Certified Medical Assistants within an Interdisciplinary Team framework. The physician will deliver comprehensive care to geriatric patients and coordinate with the IDT to optimize outcomes.

The role requires CA licensure, board certification, and at least two years of clinical experience with frail elderly populations.

Qualifications

• MD/DO licensed to practice in the State of California.
• Board-certified in geriatrics or internal medicine.
• Minimum of two years of clinical experience.
• Experience with frail or elderly populations.
• Knowledge of geriatric medicine and complex patient needs.
• Clearance for communicable diseases and immunizations.
• Ability to pass a criminal background check and Medicare/Medicaid eligibility.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct primary medical care to patients within an IDT framework.
• Supervise PCP Nurse Practitioners, RNs and Certified Medical Assistants.
• Perform comprehensive H&Ps on new referrals and periodic visits.
• Evaluate and treat episodic illnesses and coordinate specialist referrals.
• Coordinate hospital admissions and discharge planning with the IDT.
• Care for nursing home residents and communicate with staff.
• Participate in family conferences and care planning.
• Document changes in medical records and share updates with the IDT.
• Attend staff meetings and contribute to care planning.
• Support education on quality clinical standards and geriatrics best practices.
• Serve on Ethics and Quality Improvement committees as assigned.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Clinical excellence

Geriatric care

Team supervision

Interdisciplinary collaboration

History taking

Education

MD or DO

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