Physician - DO / MD - Webster, MA - Great Pay, Great benefits, Schedule M-F 8:30 - 5:00 PM - Great Job!

About the role

The team uses a collaborative approach to care planning and is called the Interdisciplinary Team (IDT). The IDT is comprised of Providers (MD/DO and NP/PA), Nurses, Social Workers, Physical and Occupational Therapists, Dieticians, Health Aides, R

Responsibilities

• Support the intake and enrollment process by meeting with participants and caregivers to represent the program and conduct initial assessments.
• Conduct biannual participant assessments.
• Aid in the development and maintenance of participant care plans.
• Participate in the interdisciplinary team (IDT) process.
• Provide routine, preventive and urgent care to participants.
• Promote strong colloborative relationships between participants, their caregivers and other PACE staff.
• Provide and arrange for specialty care consultations in support of participant care plans.
• Incorporate and coordinate specialist reports and recommendations into the medical record, assessments and care planning.
• Complete all required documentation in the participant chart and other forms as directed.
• Participate in after hours on call arrangements as determined by the PACE Medical Director.
• Provide care and assessments of participants in the most appropriate setting including the PACE clinic, inpatient facilities or participants’ homes.
• Participate in committees and work teams as requested by the Medical Director.
• Work in partnership with the PACE transitional care coordinator to support achievement of quality and utilization goals.
• Develop effective collaborative relationships with community physicians and other providers.
• Perform participant chart audits as requested by the PACE Medical Director.
• Document complete diagnostic and procedure codes in the participant chart and encounter forms to support care plans and accurate revenue collection.
• Conduct community presentations or represent Summit ElderCare at external functions or meetings upon request of the Medical Director or Executive Director.
• Pursue professional growth through continuing education that, at the minimum, meets the Massachusetts Board of Registration requirements for license renewal.
• Assist with education of PACE staff upon request.
• Perform other duties as needed.

Qualifications

• Education: Medical degree, Geriatric specialty strongly desired.
• Licenses/Certifications: A Doctor of Medicine or osteopathy legally authorized to practice medicine or surgery in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. Current DEA certificate. Board certification Internal Medicine, Geriatrics or Family Practice preferred.
• Experience: At least 1 year working with a frail or elderly population. Strong clinical assessment and communication skills Ability to function effectively with an interdisciplinary team (IDT) approach.

Pay

Final compensation will depend on the candidate’s experience, skills, and fit with the role’s responsibilities. Fallon Health provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.