Internal Medicine Physician

Medical Director / Physician - Geriatric Primary Care

Join our organization that operates a program of all-inclusive care for the elderly (PACE) in Bakersfield, California. This program provides seniors with the opportunity to live in their homes and communities, receiving much-needed services with convenience and efficiency from dedicated team members. Our innovative and comprehensive range of medical services focuses on treating the whole person through a collaborative, interdisciplinary approach.

Job Description

• This position will provide an opportunity for a physician to begin in a clinical role familiarizing themselves with the organization, becoming the Medical Director no later than July 2025.
• The Medical Director position is 80% administrative and 20% clinical.
• The physician will work within a program of all-inclusive care for the elderly (PACE), which provides comprehensive medical and social services to eligible at-risk participants.
• The physician performs in-person comprehensive assessments and coordinates with an interdisciplinary care team to develop individual care plans for participants.
• Providers see 5 to 6 patients per day, allowing for full and attentive visits. The total patient panel is only 120 to 130 individuals.
• Physicians are supported by an interdisciplinary team that includes a nurse, registered dietician, social worker, transportation worker, physical/occupational therapist, and a center manager, whom they meet with regularly.
• Specific duties of the role include, but are not limited to:
  • Provide assessment, planning, primary care, and continuous medical coverage
  • Provide direction and support to members of the care team
  • Communicate with care teams on changes with program participants
  • Collaborate on care planning decisions
  • Assist in coordinating care delivery

The organization uses an EHR and provides ample support and resources to the physicians.

Requirements

• California medical license
• DEA
• Board Certified or Eligible in Internal Medicine or Family Medicine
• Experience with the geriatric population

Compensation

• $280,000 to $300,000 base salary, dependent upon experience
• Annual bonus potential
• Malpractice insurance
• Full benefits package
• Details negotiable

Schedule

• Full-time
• Monday to Friday
• No evenings
• No weekends
• No on-call
• Exact hours negotiable