Internal Medicine Physician for PACE Program

Job description

Location: Philadelphia, PA Pennsylvania’s largest city, is notable for its rich history, on display at the Liberty Bell, Independence Hall, and other American Revolutionary Sites. Famous as the birthplace of life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness, Philadelphia is conveniently located between Washington D.C. and New York City and is the perfect destination for a great American Adventure Facility: Program of All-inclusive Care for the Elderly (PACE) is an alternative to nursing facilities. Seniors receive customized healthcare and social support at a nearby PACE center supported by a team of medical experts dedicated to providing personalized healthcare and support to help them age at home. Our greatest assets are our team members who make a difference in the lives of those we serve every day. ​Elevate your future with co-workers passionate about a patient-centered care model supported by comprehensive services to improve the quality of care while reducing over-utilization of high-cost care settings. Opportunity: Center Medical Director *Full Time Onsite * Monday-Friday *65% Primary Care and 35% Administrative & Supervision *Provide medical care for PACE enrolled participants across a variety of settings, including but not limited to the center's clinic, participants’ homes, the nursing home, assisted living facilities and personal care boarding homes. Direct hospital inpatient care is not required but close coordination of care with hospital-based providers is essential. Responsible for oversight of day-to-day medical operations at the center and provides supervision of physicians and adult nurse practitioners. They assist with keeping expenses with department budget, quality initiatives, utilization and resource management. Physical attendance at an facility and/or an participant home is essential to performing the job duties. REQUIRED Doctor of Medicine or Osteopathy degree Board Certified in a primary care specialty (will consider Board Eligible but must pass boards within 12 months of employment) Current active Medical License for state in which practicing DEA License with full prescriptive authority PREFERRED Postgraduate training in a primary care specialty, including but not limited to internal or family medicine Completion of post-residency training in geriatric medicine Bilingual Compensation: Competitive Salary with Full Comprehensive benefits.