Primary Care Physician (PCP)

Career Land Center, LLC; Torrance (CA); On-site; USD 180,000 - 250,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Medical, dental, vision insurance

401(k) retirement plan

Paid time off and holidays

Malpractice/liability coverage

CME allowance

Center-based outpatient schedule

Job summary

Career Land Center, LLC is opening a PACE center in the Stockton, CA area and seeks a Primary Care Physician to join its interdisciplinary care team. You will provide comprehensive primary medical care to frail elderly participants and coordinate with nursing, social work, and therapy staff to plan care.

The role requires an MD/DO with California license and DEA registration, plus experience with geriatric or complex populations.

Qualifications

• MD or DO degree.
• Board certification in Internal Medicine, Family Medicine, or Geriatric Medicine preferred.
• Active California medical license or ability to obtain before start.
• Current DEA registration.
• Experience with geriatric or medically complex populations preferred.
• Prior PACE or similar interdisciplinary care model experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive primary medical care to PACE participants.
• Conduct medical evaluations, diagnose and manage acute and chronic conditions, and develop treatment plans.
• Collaborate with the interdisciplinary care team (IDT) to coordinate participant care.
• Order and interpret diagnostic testing, prescribe and manage medications, and refer to specialists as needed.
• Provide clinical oversight to NPs and other clinical staff.
• Maintain accurate documentation in the EMR and support quality improvement initiatives.
• Participate in on-call rotation as needed.

Skills

Geriatric patient care

Interdisciplinary teamwork

Medical documentation

Education

MD/DO

Job description

A PACE (Program of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly) center opening in the Stockton, CA area is seeking a Primary Care Physician to join its interdisciplinary care team.

Responsibilities

Provide comprehensive primary medical care to a panel of PACE participants, most of whom are frail, elderly individuals with complex, multiple chronic conditions. Conduct medical evaluations, diagnose and manage acute and chronic conditions, and develop individualized treatment plans. Serve as an active member of the interdisciplinary care team (IDT), collaborating with nursing, social work, rehabilitation therapy, dietary, recreation, and personal care staff to build and update each participant's plan of care. Participate in regular IDT meetings. Coordinate participant care across settings, including center-based visits, home care coordination, and specialist or hospital referrals. Order and interpret diagnostic testing, prescribe and manage medications, and refer to specialty care as needed. Provide clinical oversight and collaborative support to Nurse Practitioners and other clinical staff as applicable. Maintain accurate, timely documentation in the electronic medical record. Support quality improvement initiatives and compliance with CMS and state PACE program requirements. Participate in an on-call rotation as needed.

Requirements

• Doctor of Medicine (MD) or Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO).
• Board certification in Internal Medicine, Family Medicine, or Geriatric Medicine preferred.
• Active, unrestricted California medical license, or ability to obtain prior to start.
• Current DEA registration.
• Experience with geriatric or medically complex populations preferred.
• Prior experience in a PACE program or similar interdisciplinary care model preferred.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation, commensurate with experience.
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• 401(k) retirement plan.
• Paid time off and holidays.
• Malpractice/liability coverage.
• CME allowance.
• Center-based, outpatient schedule with no home visit requirement.

Equal Opportunity Employer

This employer is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.