Primary Care Physician - Geriatrics

Community LIFE

• $180K — $220K *
Healthcare
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Graduate of an accredited school of medicine
  • Completion of residency in Internal Medicine or Family Medicine
  • Fellowship training in geriatrics preferred
  • Must have a current license to practice medicine in Pennsylvania (MD or DO)
  • Minimum of one year of primary care experience with frail or elderly population
  • Current DEA license and Medicare provider enrollment

Responsibilities

  • Perform periodic and episodic assessment and management of patients' medical conditions
  • Oversee patients' use of medical specialists and inpatient care
  • See 4-6 patients per day at the on-site clinic
  • Conduct occasional home visits or visits to skilled nursing facilities
  • Collaborate with an Interdisciplinary Team to assess and plan care for elderly participants

Benefits

  • Medical, Dental and Vision insurance
  • Life insurance and Disability insurance
  • 5 weeks Paid Vacation and Paid Holidays
  • Company contribution to a 403(b) retirement plan
  • Mileage Reimbursement
  • Relocation assistance may be available
Full Job Description
Shift: Mon-Fri, 7:30am-4:00pm plus limited on-call

Location: McKeesport, PA 15132- Relocation assistance may be available

Summary of Job Duties: Our Primary Care Physician is responsible for periodic and episodic assessment and management of individual participants' medical conditions, and for oversight of their use of medical specialists and inpatient care. Our Physician typically sees 4-6 patients per day. Patients are seen in our on-site clinic, plus occasional visits to homes or SNFs. The Physician is part of an Interdisciplinary Team who works together to assess, plan care for, and provide service to frail, elderly participants.

Required Education: Graduate of an accredited school of medicine. Completion of residency in Internal Medicine or Family Medicine. Fellowship training in geriatrics preferred.

Required Licensure: Must have a current license to practice medicine in Pennsylvania (MD or DO), current DEA license, Medicare provider enrollment, and a valid PA driver's license.

Required Experience: A minimum of one year of primary care experience with a frail or elderly population.

Required Skills:
  • Geriatric Assessment and management of co-morbidity.
  • Effective listening and communication skills with patients, families and IDT members.
  • Clear and complete documentation.
  • Effective Team skills including but not limited to reliability, active listening, positive approaches, courtesy and respect in line with Community LIFE Mission and Values statements.

Benefits: Community LIFE offers a generous benefit package, including Medical, Dental and Vision insurance, Life insurance, Disability insurance, 5 weeks Paid Vacation, Paid Holidays, company contribution to a 403(b) retirement plan, Mileage Reimbursement, and more.

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