Primary Care Physician - Geriatrics

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

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Retirement plans

Professional development

Job summary

Salgado LLC is seeking a Physician to deliver direct primary medical care to patients and to supervise medical care personnel within the Interdisciplinary Team (IDT). The role includes performing comprehensive H&Ps, managing episodic illnesses, and coordinating hospital admissions and discharges with the IDT.

The physician will provide care for nursing home residents, participate in care planning and family conferences, and contribute to ethics and quality improvement activities.

Qualifications

• MD/DO license valid in state to practice medicine.
• Board certification required.
• Graduation from an accredited School of Medicine.
• At least two years of clinical experience.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct primary medical care to patients within the Interdisciplinary Team (IDT).
• Supervise medical care personnel including PCPs, NPs, RNs, and CMAs.
• Perform comprehensive history and physical examinations; manage episodic illnesses.
• Coordinate hospital admissions and discharge planning with the IDT.
• Care for nursing home residents with regular visits and staff communication.
• Participate in care planning, family conferences, and quality improvement efforts.
• Document changes in medical records and update the IDT.

Education

MD/DO license in good standing

Board certification

Graduate of accredited School of Medicine

Minimum of two years of clinical experience

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