Senior Care Physician, Encino

UCLA Health; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 270,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

UCLA Health is seeking a dedicated Senior Care Physician to join our Encino clinic, delivering high-value primary care for adults 65+. Built on the Age-Friendly Health System’s 5Ms, the role emphasizes geriatric care within an interdisciplinary team.

Dedicated 32 hours per week to direct patient care, with time for administration and chronic care management. Competitive base salary 270k–300k with incentives up to 450k total compensation.

Qualifications

• Board certified/eligible in Internal Medicine or Family Medicine required.
• Board certified/eligible in Geriatric Medicine preferred.
• California licensed or licensed-eligible required.
• Passion for patient-centered geriatric care and improving outcomes.
• Comfort with telehealth appointments as needed.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive primary care for adults 65+, with a smaller patient panel.
• Collaborate with an interdisciplinary team including RNs, care coordinators, and social workers.
• Deliver longer, quality visit times focused on value-based care.
• Dedicate 32 hours per week to direct patient care, plus admin and chronic care management.
• Engage in education focused on chronic care management and population health.
• Partner with Medical Director to drive quality improvements and new care models.
• Earn competitive base salary with quality-based incentives linked to performance.

Skills

Telehealth

Patient-centered care

Interdisciplinary teamwork

Education

Internal Medicine or Family Medicine credentials

Geriatric Medicine preferred

California licensed or eligible

Job description

UCLA Health is seeking a dedicated Senior Care Physician to join our innovative Senior Care Model clinic in Encino. This role is designed to deliver high-value, patient-centered primary care for adults aged 65 and older. Built on the Age-Friendly Health System’s “5Ms” framework—What Matters, Medication, Mentation, Mobility, and Multi-Complexity—this clinic will provide longitudinal primary and acute care services tailored to the needs of the aging population.

Learn more about the expansion of our Encino Primary Care clinic.

• Provide comprehensive primary care for a smaller patient panel to enhance patient access and personalized care.
• Enjoy sharing quality visit times with your patients with longer visits
• Work in a collaborative, interdisciplinary team including Clinical Advisor RNs, Comprehensive Care Coordinators, and Licensed Clinical Social Workers to support patient care.
• Dedicate 32 hours per week to direct patient care, with additional time allocated for administration and chronic care management.
• Develop professionally through specialized education focused on chronic care management, value-based care, and population health strategies.
• Collaborate with the Senior Care Model Medical Director to drive quality improvement initiatives and evaluate new care delivery models.
• Receive a competitive salary plus quality-based incentives linked to panel size, acuity, and performance on key quality metrics.

The University of California, Los Angeles is required to provide an estimate of the salary range for this role. This range takes into account the wide range of factors that are considered in making compensation decisions. Salary offers are determined based on candidate qualifications and experience. The target base salary range for this position is 270,000.00-300,000.00 annual base salary. Productivity models, Quality Incentives, and additional income channels may supplement base salary for a total compensation of up to 450,000 annually.

Qualifications

• Board certified/eligible in Internal Medicine or Family Medicine, required.
• Board certified/eligible in Geriatric Medicine, preferred.
• California licensed or licensed-eligible, required.
• Passion for delivering patient-centered geriatric care and improving health outcomes for older adults.
• Ideal candidates will be comfortable with telehealth appointments, as needed.

About UCLA Health Senior Care Model:

The Senior Care Model at UCLA Health is an innovative primary care initiative designed to enhance healthcare delivery for older adults. It integrates evidence-based geriatric care, population health strategies, and advanced coordination services to ensure seniors receive the highest-quality care tailored to their needs.

Living in the North San Fernando Valley

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