Job Description: Primary Care Physician - Bakersfield, CA

Discretionary bonus available
Location: Bakersfield, CA

Job Summary:

We are seeking a dedicated Primary Care Physician to join our team at Bakersfield, CA. The successful candidate will provide primary medical care, focusing on comprehensive health assessments, care plan development, direct patient care, and ongoing evaluation in collaboration with the interdisciplinary team. As a Primary Care Physician, you will ensure high-quality care for participants, including the frail elderly, in an interdisciplinary environment. You will have the opportunity to make independent medical decisions while working alongside other healthcare professionals.

Key Responsibilities:

Assessment:

• Participate as a member of the interdisciplinary team (IDT) during initial, semi-annual, unscheduled, and annual assessments.

• Provide ongoing assessments, develop care plans, and implement them in collaboration with the team.

• Obtain comprehensive health histories and systematically record findings.

• Perform physical examinations, order and evaluate diagnostic tests, and record results.

• Identify medical, social, cultural, and financial problems affecting participants.

• Conduct functional and mental status evaluations using standardized procedures.

• Triage status changes and facilitate appropriate management of health concerns.

Treatment:

• Provide preventative healthcare and health promotion for participants.

• Treat and manage acute and chronic illnesses, including medication regulation.

• Facilitate specialist consultations as required.

• Educate participants and families on health maintenance and chronic conditions.

• Provide inpatient attending coverage when participants are hospitalized or in nursing facilities.

• Supervise nurse practitioners or physician assistants in collaborative care settings.

Evaluation:

• Serve as a source of medical knowledge for the interdisciplinary team, especially in geriatric care.

• Evaluate and adjust the participant's care plan to ensure effectiveness.

• Maintain accurate documentation of care provided and coordinate services.

• Participate in regular interdisciplinary team meetings to review and monitor health statuses.

Consultation & Administrative Duties:

• Integrate actively into the interdisciplinary team, contributing medical knowledge and insights.

• Serve on committees and contribute to the development of policies and procedures.

• Prepare and submit reports on services provided, as required.

• Stay up to date with healthcare trends through relevant conferences and courses.

• Complete charting and paperwork in a timely and accurate manner.

• Comply with company policies, procedures, and protocols, including completing time sheets and attending staff meetings.

Working Conditions and Physical Demands:

• Ability to access all areas of the facility throughout the workday.

• Ability to lift up to 35 pounds occasionally, 15 pounds frequently, and 7 pounds constantly.

• Requires frequent sitting, standing, walking, and repetitive movements.

• Ability to communicate clearly and effectively in English.

• Work environment is indoor and well-maintained (temperature-controlled).

Qualifications:

Experience:

• Board-certified/eligible in Internal Medicine or Family Practice.

• Advanced certification in geriatrics and board certification for Added Qualification in Geriatric Medicine preferred.

• Minimum of 1 year of experience working with frail or elderly populations.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Deep interest in the care of frail older adults, with a solid understanding of their physical, mental, and social needs.

• Proficient in chronic disease management and physical assessments for geriatric populations.

• Ability to work in a creative, alternate healthcare setting.

• Strong organizational skills, with the ability to manage shifting priorities according to participant needs.

• Effective communication skills, both oral and written.

• Collaborative team player with the ability to work with diverse healthcare professionals.

Education, Licensure, and Certification:

• Licensed to practice medicine in the state of California.

• Current DEA registration and ability to obtain staff privileges at affiliated hospitals.

• CPR/BLS certification required.

• Must be medically cleared for communicable diseases and have up-to-date immunizations before engaging in direct patient contact.

Benefits:

• Comprehensive health benefits and retirement plan options.

• Opportunities for continued professional development and training.