Physician, Internal Medicine or Family Medicine, Senior Care Chief (Modesto, CA)

Position Overview

Sutter Senior Clinics are a part of the primary care continuum of care specifically for the care of vulnerable, value-based Medicare patients. These clinics manage sub-acute and chronic medical conditions, promote wellness and preventive health, and advocate for seniors—especially those with complex needs or from underserved communities. These clinics bridge clinical expertise with compassionate care, ensuring seniors achieve optimal health outcomes and quality of life.

Key Responsibilities

• Ensures the fidelity of the holistic clinical care model is maintained and enhanced
• Fosters a patient-centric and outcomes-driven culture where the interprofessional model of care is valued by all members of the team through leadership in interdisciplinary team rounds, huddles and team meetings
• Accountable for the financial and clinical outcomes of the clinic in partnership with the local administrative leader
• Evaluates and coaches clinicians to build successful relationships with staff, patients and caregivers to create a culture of team-based care
• Participates in Sutter wide leadership training, Senior Care specific education and training as well as development of protocols, documentations standards, IDT templates, and panel management practices

Qualifications

• MD or DO degree from an accredited institution; board certified in Family Medicine or Internal Medicine
• Geriatrics fellowship training is highly preferred
• Openness to additional Geriatrics training
• Valid and unrestricted state medical license
• Minimum 2-5 years of experience required in a primary care/geriatric setting or geriatric fellowship completion
• Prior experience in leadership in a primary care setting preferred
• Familiarity and proficiency with electronic health record systems; comfort with utilizing Microsoft Office product
• Familiarity with working in panel-oriented and team-based interdisciplinary clinical settings
• Experience with value-based care models preferred
• Demonstrated ability to influence and lead peers through change
• Outstanding clinical diagnostic, communication, and patient engagement skills
• Passion for working with seniors and their families in a collaborative, team-based environment

Benefits

• Starting base salary: $346,500
• $50K incentive potential (via SHN) based on the clinic’s performance on clinical, utilization and operational measures in alignment with system goals
• M-F traditional clinic hours
• Shared call schedule with other Sutter Senior Clinic physicians and APCs
• Annual 12.0% 401(k) gift
• Business expense allowance
• Full health, dental, vision, life, disability insurance
• Group paid malpractice and tail coverage
• Relocation assistance