Physician / Internal Medicine / California / Permanent / Lucrative Primary Care in Los Angeles, CA Job

WhiteCoat Locums

Los Angeles, CA

Day shift New

About this job

"Primary Care Physician PACE / Geriatric Medicine (Per Diem)Position OverviewSeeking an experienced Primary Care Physician to provide comprehensive, community-based healthcare services to seniors through a Program of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly (PACE).This per-diem opportunity offers flexible weekday coverage focused on patient-centered, value-based care. The physician will collaborate with an interdisciplinary team to conduct patient assessments, develop individualized care plans, and coordinate medical services.With approximately 8 patients daily, the position allows for personalized care and meaningful patient relationships.Assignment DetailsProvider Type: Physician (MD/DO)Specialty: Internal Medicine / Family Medicine / Emergency Medicine / GeriatricsPosition Type: Per Diem / As NeededSetting: Community-Based Primary Care / PACEPatient Population: Seniors / Geriatric PatientsCare Model: Value-Based / InterdisciplinaryDaily Patient Volume: Approximately 8Coverage: Flexible, Based on Business NeedsScheduleWorkdays: MondayFridayHours: Flexible Between 8:00 AM5:00 PMSchedule Type: Per Diem / As NeededHome Visits: IncludedHospital Rounds: Not RequiredClinical ResponsibilitiesProvide comprehensive primary care to older adults.Conduct thorough in-person patient assessments.Develop individualized treatment and care plans.Manage chronic conditions and geriatric healthcare needs.Collaborate with interdisciplinary healthcare teams.Coordinate medical and supportive care services.Conduct home visits as required.Coordinate discharge planning following acute care.Arrange short-term and long-term care placements.Collaborate with community physicians and support services.Maintain continuity of care and long-term patient relationships.Required Clinical SkillsPrimary Care and Geriatric MedicineComprehensive Patient AssessmentsChronic Disease ManagementIndividualized Care PlanningInterdisciplinary Team CollaborationCare Coordination and Discharge PlanningShort-Term and Long-Term Care PlacementCommunity-Based and Home-Based HealthcareValue-Based Care DeliveryClinical Environment and SupportPACE Community-Based Healthcare ProgramInterdisciplinary Healthcare TeamCoordinated Medical and Social SupportApproximately 8 Patients DailyCollaborative Patient Care PlanningNo Hospital Rounding ResponsibilitiesFlexible Weekday CoverageMedical Director Career Development OpportunitiesRequirementsCompletion of an ACGME-accredited residency program required.Specialty training in Internal Medicine, Family Medicine, Emergency Medicine, or Geriatrics.Master's or Doctorate Degree listed as required.At least 2 years of clinical experience in the applicable specialty required.Board Certification preferred.Active, unrestricted state medical license required.State Controlled Dangerous Substances (CDS) Certification required.Active DEA Registration required.Medicare and Medi-Cal provider enrollment eligibility required.CPR and First Aid Certifications required within 180 days of hire.CPR and First Aid Certifications at hire preferred.Ability to maintain required certifications.Experience providing comprehensive geriatric primary care.Ability to perform in-person patient assessments.Experience working with interdisciplinary healthcare teams.Ability to develop and manage individualized care plans.Experience coordinating discharges and care placements.Willingness to perform home visits.Availability for flexible per-diem weekday coverage.Strong communication and patient care coordination skills.Commitment to patient-centered, value-based healthcare.Credentialing and ComplianceACGME-Accredited Residency TrainingActive, Unrestricted State Medical LicenseBoard Certification PreferredState CDS CertificationActive DEA RegistrationMedicare and Medi-Cal Enrollment EligibilityMinimum 2 Years of Relevant Clinical ExperienceCPR and First Aid Certification Within 180 DaysProof of Vaccination or Completed Vaccine Declination FormCompliance With Infection Control, PPE, and Vaccination PoliciesEqual Employment OpportunityThe employer provides equal employment opportunities to qualified applicants without discrimination based on legally protected characteristics."

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CPRDEA licenseBoard certifiedPatient assessmentCare planningEmergency careGeriatricsInfection control

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