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Physician / Geriatrics / California / Permanent / Lucrative Geriatric Medicine in Fresno, CA Job

WhiteCoat Locums

Fresno, CA

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"Medical Director II PACE / Geriatric MedicinePosition OverviewSeeking an experienced Medical Director II to oversee clinical operations, medical services, and quality improvement initiatives within a Program of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly (PACE).This full-time leadership position focuses on delivering comprehensive, community-based healthcare to seniors while supporting their independence and quality of life.Reporting to the Chief Medical Officer, the physician will supervise medical providers, lead interdisciplinary teams, oversee clinical operations, and ensure compliance with PACE regulations and quality standards.Assignment DetailsPosition: Medical Director IIProvider Type: Physician (MD/DO)Specialty: Internal Medicine / Family Medicine / Emergency Medicine / Geriatric MedicineEmployment Type: Full-TimeSetting: Community-Based Primary Care / PACEPatient Population: Seniors / Geriatric PatientsCare Model: Value-Based / InterdisciplinaryLeadership Role: Clinical Operations and Medical Services OversightReports To: Chief Medical OfficerScheduleWorkdays: MondayFridayHours: 8:00 AM5:00 PMHome Visits: IncludedOn-Call: Rotating Nights and WeekendsCall Frequency: A Few Nights or Weekends MonthlyAdditional Duties: Clinic Staffing and 24-Hour On-Call SchedulingPatient PopulationOlder Adults and Medically Vulnerable SeniorsMedicare and Medi-Cal ParticipantsPatients With Complex Chronic ConditionsIndividuals Requiring Long-Term CareSeniors Receiving Community-Based Medical and Supportive ServicesClinical Leadership ResponsibilitiesOversee medical care provided to PACE participants.Direct medical services and interdisciplinary clinical teams.Supervise physicians, Nurse Practitioners, and medical contractors.Monitor clinical performance and patient outcomes.Develop medical policies, procedures, and care protocols.Ensure compliance with PACE regulations and clinical standards.Support innovative care pathways for complex patients.Coordinate medical services across healthcare settings.Mentor and develop clinical team members.Participate in executive planning, budgeting, and operations.Promote patient-centered, value-based healthcare.Quality Improvement ResponsibilitiesDevelop and oversee the Quality Improvement (QI) program.Establish and monitor clinical quality goals.Evaluate patient outcomes and healthcare utilization.Monitor inpatient hospital and emergency department utilization.Review nursing facility utilization.Evaluate pharmaceutical utilization and medication management.Monitor specialist referral patterns.Identify opportunities to improve clinical outcomes.Develop strategies to improve healthcare efficiency.Ensure compliance with quality improvement requirements.Clinical Operations ResponsibilitiesLead daily clinic operations and medical service delivery.Oversee community-based physicians and clinical providers.Develop clinic staffing plans.Establish and maintain 24-hour on-call schedules.Coordinate care through interdisciplinary teams.Ensure adherence to medical policies and procedures.Support operational planning and budgeting.Promote efficient healthcare resource utilization.Maintain consistent clinical standards.Required Clinical SkillsMedical Leadership and Clinical SupervisionPrimary Care and Geriatric MedicineChronic Disease ManagementInterdisciplinary Team LeadershipQuality Improvement Program ManagementClinical Operations OversightMedical Policy and Procedure DevelopmentHealthcare Utilization ManagementClinical Performance MonitoringPhysician and Advanced Practice Provider SupervisionStaff Mentoring and DevelopmentValue-Based Healthcare DeliveryPACE Regulatory ComplianceClinical Environment and SupportPACE Community-Based Healthcare ProgramChief Medical Officer OversightExecutive Management TeamInterdisciplinary Healthcare TeamPhysicians and Nurse PractitionersMedical Staff and ContractorsQuality Improvement and Clinical Operations SupportCoordinated Senior Care ServicesRequirementsCompletion of an ACGME-accredited residency program required.Board Certification in Internal Medicine, Family Medicine, or Emergency Medicine required.At least 2 years of clinical experience in the applicable specialty required.At least 2 years of supervisory experience required.Geriatric Medicine training or specialization preferred.Active, unrestricted state medical license required.State Controlled Dangerous Substances (CDS) Certification required.Active DEA Registration required.Medicare and Medi-Cal provider enrollment or eligibility required.Experience supervising physicians and advanced practice providers.Experience managing clinical operations and quality improvement programs.Ability to develop medical policies and clinical protocols.Ability to manage staffing and on-call schedules.Demonstrated ability to mentor clinical team members.Knowledge of chronic care management and geriatric care preferred.Availability for rotating night and weekend call required.CPR and First Aid Certifications required within 180 days of hire.CPR and First Aid Certifications at hire preferred.Strong leadership, communication, and collaboration skills.Credentialing and ComplianceACGME-Accredited Residency TrainingApplicable Board CertificationActive State Medical LicenseState CDS CertificationActive DEA RegistrationMedicare and Medi-Cal Enrollment or EligibilityMinimum 2 Years of Clinical ExperienceMinimum 2 Years of Supervisory ExperienceCPR and First Aid Certification Within 180 DaysProof of Vaccination or Completed Vaccine Declination FormCompliance With

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