Family Practice - Geriatrics Physician
Not Specified, CA, USA
- Healthcare
- Contract
- geriatrics
- family practice
- dementia care
A Family Practice - Geriatrics Physician provides specialized medical care to adults aged 55 and older, focusing on conditions such as dementia, substance use, and complex mental health disorders. The role involves managing daily patient visits, participating in shared on-call duties, and adapting to new electronic medical record systems. Work is scheduled Monday through Friday at an on-site day center with occasional visits to skilled nursing facilities and emergency rooms.
Contract: 4 6 Months (Minimum)
Schedule: Monday Friday, 8:00 AM 5:00 PM
Location: On-site Day Center
Patient Population & Responsibilities:
Panel Size: participants per provider
Daily Census: participants on-site
Visits: 3 4 patient visits per day (up to 45 minutes each), scheduled for participants
Participant Age: Primarily adults 55+
Common Conditions: Dementia, substance use, and complex mental health disorders
Peak Days: Tuesday Thursday (heaviest patient volume); lighter on Monday and Friday
Additional Details:
EMR: Transitioning to Athena, go-live August 1, 2025 (new providers trained on Athena)
On-Call: Shared among all providers; mostly phone triage with vendor support. Occasional in-person visits to SNFs or ERs may be required
Credentialing: Streamlined process; competency sign-off by Regional Medical Officer required prior to independent practice




