Physician / Geriatrics / Massachusetts / Permanent / Primary Care / Geriatrician opening near Boston, MA - PACE model Job

Internal / Family Medicine / Geriatric Physician

A privately owned skilled nursing organization is looking for a BE/BC Internal / Family Medicine / Geriatric Physician near Boston, MA to participate as a member of the PACE Interdisciplinary Team in the planning, implementation, and evaluation of care plans that meet the objectives, standards, and policies of the PACE model of care. Bilingual desired.

This is a full-time position, Monday to Friday, 8 AM to 4 PM; no nights, weekends, or holidays!

Job Description

• 10-15 patients per day; dictate your own schedule
• Patient hours from 9:00 AM to 1:30 PM & out the door at 4 PM (Doctor needs to be at location at 8 AM)
• Interdisciplinary support team on-site
• Paid call; 1:15 rotation
• Performs initial examinations of PACE applicants
• Completes periodic evaluations and annual physical examinations of the participants
• Evaluates participants for episodic visits, for acute illnesses, and for follow-ups of hospitalizations
• Makes nursing home visits in accordance with the state nursing home requirements and as needed
• Makes home visits as needed acutely or in chronic situations when participants are homebound
• Participates in the PACE hospital rounding system and the on-call schedule
• Evaluates the needs of the participants and develops treatment plans in concert with the other members of the Interdisciplinary Team
• Provides appropriate health care teaching to patients, their families, and caregivers, as well as to other members of the Interdisciplinary Team
• Frequent local travel

PACE Program Overview

The program provides complete care through the PACE (Program of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly) model. From primary care to dentistry, nutritional counseling to physical therapy, we take a team approach to providing coordinated, comprehensive care, whether it's in the centers, patients' homes, or a participating local hospital.

Conveniently located PACE Centers are staffed to provide medical, socialization, social work, personal care, physical and occupational therapy services. From learning about nutrition to competing in stationary bike races, from acquiring new gardening skills to sharpening old dance moves, their PACE Center programs enrich the lives of participants.

PACE services include, but aren't limited to:

• Primary, specialty, and emergency medical care
• Home care including nursing, personal care, homemaking, and meal preparation
• Medications, medical equipment, and supplies
• Transportation and companion services
• Adult Day Health Center including activities, exercise programs, meals
• Physical and occupational therapy
• Behavioral health, counseling, and social work services
• Assisted living and nursing home care, including respite
• Full dental care
• Hearing aids
• Acupuncture, chiropractic care, and other medically necessary treatments