2024-05-15
AppCast (https://www.appcast.io)
Other
/yr
full-time
employee
Modesto
California
95351
United States
Primary Care Physician – PACE program
The PACE is program for all inclusive care of the elderly and our goal is to keep seniors 55+ independent and living in the community for as long as possible. The participants are approved by the state as nursing level of care and we approach their healthcare with an interdisciplinary team approach (IDT) (NP PCP, social work, RN case manager, home health, PT/OT, engagement coordinator for socialization/activities, dietician etc.).
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.
Responsibilities include:
Provide assessment, planning, primary care, and continuous medical coverage to participants
Collaborate with community-based physicians and IDT in discharge planning from acute or long-term settings
Actively participate in IDT, communicating participant changes, collaborating on care planning decisions, and coordinating 24-hour care delivery
Help maintain care of participants in the nursing home, making regular visits as dictated by participant need
Take part in rotating night and weekend call
Requirements:
Board Certified in Family Medicine, Internal Medicine, or Geriatrics
Licensed in California
Competitive compensation and benefits package
For more information,
contact:
Nneka Anaebonam
Office: 781-935-1755
Cell or Text: 781-365-5470
Email:
nneka@necnic.com
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