Primary Care Physician-California-USA

Overview: 

This is a great opportunity to work in a regionally integrated healthcare system that offers its communities compassionate, high-quality, leading-edge healthcare and wellness services. It has around 11,500 employees and is partnered with a renowned medical university college. We have 3 of these positions across the system in Stockton; Fresno and La Quinta. 

Responsibilities: 

As our Primary Care Physician, you will be the heart of a powerful, interdisciplinary care model. You'll perform in-person comprehensive assessments for our participants, partnering closely with the Interdisciplinary Team (IDT) to craft individualized, lifechanging care plans. Working alongside and under the leadership of our inspiring Medical Director, you oversee participant care across nursing homes and hospitals, handling admissions, discharges, and coordinating short-term, long-term, and acute placements. Your strategic use of medical specialists ensures each participant receives seamless, effective care every step of the way. This is more than just a clinical role it's leadership in action. You'll also mentor and guide Nurse Practitioners and support IDT members, helping elevate standards of care across the board. 

• Conduct thorough in-person assessments and develop customized care plans. 

• Coordinate care across multiple settings including nursing homes and hospitals. 

• Manage admissions and discharges for all placement types: acute, short-term, and long-term. 

• Leverage a network of medical specialists to ensure the highest quality outcomes. 

• Lead, support, and mentor Nurse Practitioners and other clinical team members. 

• Ensure care strategies align with the Medical Directors vision and organizational standards.

Qualifications: 

• Board Certified in Family Medicine, Geriatrics, or Internal Medicine 

• Successful completion of a residency program accredited by the Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical 

Education: 

• Masters Degree/ Doctorate Degree 

• Active California Physician License without Restrictions 

• State CDS Certification and DEA Registration 

• Valid State Drivers License with a clean DMV record 

• Copy of recent Vehicle Insurance required Essential Duties: 

• 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 

Job Requirements: 

• Successful completion of a residency program accredited by the Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education 

• Masters Degree/ Doctorate Degree 

• Board Certification Internal Medicine or Family Practice 

• Board Certification Geriatrics preferred 

• Active California Physician License without Restrictions 

• State CDS Certification and DEA Registration 

• Valid State Drivers License with a clean DMV record 

• Copy of recent Vehicle Insurance required 

Experience: 

Minimum 2 years of experience.