Primary Care Physician - Internal Or Family Medicine

Summary: The Primary Care Physician performs in-person comprehensive assessments and coordinates with the IDT to develop a care plan for each participant. At the direction of the Medical Director, the Primary Care Physician oversees all care of participants in nursing homes and hospitals including admits and discharges for acute, short-term, and long-term placement and the use of medical specialists to ensure effective care coordination. The Primary Care Physician also provides direction and support to Nurse Practitioners and other members of the IDT. Essential Job Duties: Provide assessment, planning, primary care, and continuous medical coverage to participantsCollaborate with community-based physicians and IDT in discharge planning from acute or long-term settingsActively participate in IDT, communicating participant changes, collaborating on care planning decisions, and coordinating 24-hour care deliveryHelp maintain care of participants in the nursing home, making regular visits as dictated by participant needTake part in rotating night and weekend callJob Requirements: Successful completion of a residency program accredited by the Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical EducationMaster's Degree/ Doctorate DegreeBoard Certification – Internal Medicine or Family PracticeBoard Certification – Geriatrics preferredActive California Physician License without RestrictionsState CDS Certification and DEA Registration


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