Physician

Employment Type: Full time • Shift: Day Shift

About the Role

Under the supervision of the medical director, the Primary Care Physician (PCP) provides primary medical care to PACE Organization (PO) participants, including assessment, development of a plan of care in collaboration with the interdisciplinary team, provision of direct participant medical care, and evaluation of effectiveness of the plan of care. The PCP also functions in a collegial relationship with other health care professionals, making independent decisions regarding medical needs and health regimens, and carries out medical procedures as indicated.

Responsibilities

• Participate as a member of the interdisciplinary team (IDT) and in initial, semi-annual, unscheduled, and annual assessments; attend morning updates and report changes in participants’ baseline status to appropriate staff on a daily basis.
• Provide initial and ongoing participant assessments, care plan development, and implementation of care plan.
• Integrate the primary care treatment plan into the overall plan of care developed by the interdisciplinary team.
• Refer participants to medical specialists as indicated.
• Manage all care of participants in the nursing home: provide regular visits to manage the care of participants in the nursing home in collaboration with the Interdisciplinary Team; maintain communication with nursing home staff for continuous monitoring of PACE participants on a case-by-case basis; admit nursing home participants to hospital when necessary.
• Oversee and manage participant’s use of medical specialists and inpatient care; communicate and follow up with specialists regarding outcome of visits.
• Function as a member of the interdisciplinary team; maintain regular attendance at, and participate in, interdisciplinary team meetings; communicate participant changes, collaborate on care planning decisions, and coordinate 24-hour care delivery.
• At the direction of the Medical Director, review medical outcomes/statistical and utilization data, including reviewing necessity of hospitalizations and use of specialists. When problems are identified, work with the Medical Director to establish best practices and collaborate with clinical staff and the interdisciplinary team to make appropriate procedural and operational changes to avoid unnecessary hospitalizations and improve participant health.
• Complete documentation and use appropriate diagnostic coding.
• Advise the Medical Director on ways to establish better accountability of PO services to participants and referral sources; keep the Medical Director aware of needed material and human resources as the program expands.
• Assist with the development of policies and procedures, standards of care; perform ongoing monitoring and evaluation of patient care practices and service delivery; provide guidance and training to staff regarding medical and quality assurance issues.
• Periodic travel within the Center’s geographic region is required.

Requirements

• Doctorate Degree (MD or DO).
• Current and active plenary physician license to practice in the state of the PO.
• CDS Certification and DEA Registration required.
• Current BLS certification.
• Board Certification in Internal Medicine or Family Practice.
• Board Certification in Geriatrics preferred.
• A minimum of one (1) year working with the frail or elderly population.
• Valid driver’s license, proof of insurance, and means of transportation.

Skills

• Action-oriented with business acumen.
• Strong conflict management and customer focus.
• High decision quality and flexibility to adapt to ongoing change.
• Organizational agility and ability to work with minimal supervision, exercising independent judgment.
• Interpersonal skills to drive collaboration, commitment, and productivity when working with cross-functional teams, customers, and end users.
• Comfortable functioning in a virtual, collaborative shared leadership environment.
• Superior written and verbal communication and presentation skills appropriate for audience comprehension.
• Able to communicate effectively with individuals and groups representing diverse perspectives.
• Comprehensive to expert proficiency with Microsoft product suite (MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.).
• Ability to use other software as required to perform the essential functions of the job.
• Excellent organizational skills and ability to perform multiple duties and functions related to daily operations while maintaining excellent customer service skills.
• Ability to perform frequent detailed tasks and provide immediate service with frequent interruptions.
• Ability to change and be flexible with work priorities.
• Strong problem-solving skills and critical thinking ability to prioritize workload.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefit packages available, including 1st Day medical coverage, dental, and vision.
• Paid time off and 403B retirement plan.
• Educational assistance.
• Access to wages earned daily through Daily Pay.
• Ability to earn incentives through the Employee Referral program.

About the Organization

LIFE at Kinder Park is part of Trinity Health PACE. Trinity Health PACE programs are nationally recognized for providing high-quality, comprehensive care in the communities we serve. We are one of the largest PACE providers in the country and part of Trinity Health, one of the largest not-for-profit, faith-based health care systems in the nation. Trinity Health PACE programs offer continuous, quality care to the elderly, allowing them the independence of living at home. Seniors who qualify for nursing home care alternatively have the option to receive comprehensive care from an interdisciplinary team of experts, all focused on improving participants’ health. At our centers, seniors receive clinical and rehabilitation therapy and build relationships with doctors, nurses, and fellow participants—all under one roof.

Our core values: Reverence, Commitment to Those Who are Poor, Safety, Justice, Stewardship, Integrity.