This opportunity is offered through Medix, a national healthcare staffing agency, in partnership with one of our top clients committed to delivering high-quality, accessible healthcare across the country.
Primary Care Physician PACE Program
Position Summary:
Under the direction of the Chief Medical Officer, the Primary Care Physician (PCP) is responsible for the medical care of participants enrolled in the PACE program. The PCP provides medical care, leadership for the PACE team, and guidance/education to interdisciplinary team (IDT) members regarding medical issues. This position works collaboratively with clinic leadership and site managers to ensure effective medical care and models a collaborative partnership with families and caregivers to address participants medical and non-medical needs.
Salary Range: $198,000 $316,000 per year, based on market conditions, experience, skills, abilities, and work history.
Duties and Responsibilities
Direct Patient Care
- Provide comprehensive coordinated medical care as guided by the PACE benefit
- Conduct comprehensive initial, semi-annual, annual, and periodic assessments of participants
- Participate with the IDT in developing and implementing care plans; review and sign plans every six months
- Update care plans and inform the IDT as new issues arise
- Provide primary care assessments and treatment, order diagnostic tests/medications, and arrange follow-up care
- Oversee appropriate specialist referrals and coordinate care with participants and their families
- Provide on-call telephonic medical services for after-hours coverage on a rotating basis
Collaboration & Leadership
- Supervise nurse practitioners and physician assistants as appropriate
- Coordinate care for hospitalized participants and guide discharge planning
- Manage care for nursing home participants as assigned, ensuring care plan adherence
- Maintain a close, collegial working relationship with IDT members
- Provide medical guidance at provider/clinic meetings, care conferences, and family meetings
- Participate in committees, task forces, and quality improvement initiatives as needed
Administrative & Documentation
- Document all clinical interactions in the electronic medical record, ensuring records are accurate and up-to-date
- Assist clinic and administrative staff to ensure efficient operations
- Participate in quality assurance performance improvement (QAPI) activities
- Maintain confidentiality and comply with HIPAA, organizational policies, and safety protocols
Qualifications
- MD degree and current, unrestricted license to practice medicine in California
- Board certification in Internal Medicine or Family Practice (Geriatrics preferred)
- Minimum of 1 year of experience working with a frail or elderly population (PACE experience preferred)
- Current DEA certification
- Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification
- Strong communication, interpersonal, and leadership skills
- Ability to work effectively in a multicultural, interdisciplinary team environment
Equal Opportunity Employer: The hiring organization is committed to attracting, retaining, and supporting a diverse and inclusive workforce.
Updated 10/23/2025
