Senior Geriatric PCP & PACE Team Leader

Center for Elders' Independence; Livermore (CA); On-site; USD 206,000 - 330,000; Full time

Job summary

Center for Elders Independence in California is seeking a Primary Care Physician to oversee medical care for participants in our PACE program. Under the Chief Medical Officer, you will lead the medical team and ensure integrated, high-quality care.

The PCP will perform assessments, guide care plans with the IDT, coordinate with specialists, and provide after-hours coverage as part of a rotating schedule.

Qualifications

• MD with current, unrestricted CA medical license.
• Minimum 1 year of experience with frail or elderly populations.
• Formal training in Internal Medicine or Family Practice.
• Board certification or subspecialty in Geriatrics preferred.
• Current DEA certificate and BLS certification.
• Ability to work within a PACE interdisciplinary team.

Responsibilities

• Provides comprehensive medical care guided by PACE benefits.
• Leads and participates in IDT care planning.
• Reviews care plans at least every 6 months.
• Collaborates with CEI nurse practitioners and physician assistants.
• Provides after-hours telephonic medical coverage on a rotating basis.
• Coordinates care with hospitalists and manages hospital/ED utilization.
• Ensures patient medical records and care plans are accurately documented.

Skills

Interdisciplinary teamwork

Leadership

Geriatrics knowledge

Patient care excellence

Education

Medical Doctor (M.D.)

California medical license

DEA certificate

Basic Life Support (BLS)

Geriatrics familiarity

Job description

Center for Elders Independence in California is seeking a Primary Care Physician to oversee medical care for participants in our PACE program. Under the Chief Medical Officer, you will lead the medical team and ensure integrated, high-quality care.

The PCP will perform assessments, guide care plans with the IDT, coordinate with specialists, and provide after-hours coverage as part of a rotating schedule.