PACE Physician

About the Role
Our Client is seeking a compassionate and motivated Primary Care Physician to join their interdisciplinary team in Coachella Valley, CA. This role emphasizes relationship-building and quality care, particularly in a value-based environment. The ideal candidate will have experience working with frail, elderly patients, with a strong preference for backgrounds in value-based care, PACE, or primary care.

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver comprehensive primary care and evaluate acute illnesses.
• Conduct in-person assessments, creating care plans with the Interdisciplinary Team (IDT).
• Collaborate with Community-Based Primary Care Physicians and the IDT to ensure coordinated care.
• Supervise 2-3 Nurse Practitioners, overseeing complex cases.
• Perform and coordinate discharge planning for patients in acute or long-term settings.
• Handle call coverage, participating in the rotating schedule.
• Review outcomes data, participate in quality improvement initiatives, and develop best practices.
• Uphold a high level of documentation, especially through Athena, to support the team's care planning.

Ideal Qualifications

• Completion of an accredited residency program (Internal Medicine, Family Practice, Emergency Medicine, or Geriatrics preferred).
• Board Certified with an active physician license in California.
• State CDS Certification, DEA Registration, and experience with Medicare and Medi-Cal preferred.
• Minimum of 2-3 years of experience, ideally in value-based care, primary care, or SNF settings.

What You Bring

• Proven ability to establish strong working relationships with patients and care teams.
• Commitment to high-quality care, with knowledge of chronic care and geriatric best practices.
• Skills to work independently and adapt in a fast-paced, evolving environment.
• Strong organizational and communication skills to effectively serve frail, elderly patients.
• Willingness to work in a flexible, startup environment that values collaboration and compassion.

Benefits of Joining Our Client

• Professional Development: $2,500 annual CME reimbursement and 3 days of paid CME leave.
• Comprehensive Benefits: Medical, dental, vision insurance, 401(k) with match, malpractice and tail insurance.
• Work-Life Balance: 17 days of PTO, 12 holidays, and sick time.
• Advancement Opportunities: Equity grants for eligible roles in a growing organization committed to expanding PACE services.